Habits That Ruin Your Teeth

1.   Smoking

Smoking leads to dental problems, including: Bad breath. Tooth discoloration. Inflammation of the salivary gland openings on the roof of the mouth. Increased build up of plaque and tartar on the teeth. Increased loss of bone within the jaw. Increased risk of leukoplakia, white patches inside the mouth.

2.   Drinking alcohol

Discover the facts about how drinking alcohol affects your oral health. ... Not only does this problemcause bad breath, it also boosts your chance of cavities.

3.   Grinding Teeth

The problem of teeth grinding is not limited to adults. ... Grinding of the baby teethrarely results in problems. However, teeth grinding can cause jaw pain, headaches, wear on the teeth, and TMD. Consult your dentist if your child's teeth look worn or if your child complains of tooth sensitivity or pain.

4.   Gummy Candy

 Ever wondered what the worst and best candies are for your teeth? ... Gummy worms, because they're the most acidic. .... The body can not fully digest it and it causes big problems in the digestive tract along with damage to 

5.   Soda

Sugar in soda combines with bacteria in your mouth to form acid, which attacks theteeth. Diet or “sugar-free” soda contains its own acid, which also can damage teeth. ... These ongoing acid attacks weaken tooth enamel. Kids and teens are most susceptible to tooth decay because their tooth enamel is not fully developed.

6.   Opening Stuff With Your Teeth

Opening bottle caps or plastic packaging with your teeth may be convenient, but this is one habit that makes dentists cringe. Using your teeth as tools can cause them to crack or chip. Instead, keep scissors and bottle openers handy. Bottom line, your teeth should only be used for eating.

7.   Constant Snacking

Besides brushing your teeth at least twice a day and flossing and visiting a dentistregularly, try to avoid or limit the foods below. Sour Candies. It's not surprising that candy is bad for your mouth. Bread. Alcohol. Carbonated Drinks. Ice. Citrus. Potato Chips. Dried Fruits.

8.   Drinking Coffee

Despite the health benefits drinking coffee might have, too much consumption may not be good for the teeth. One cup of coffee a day increases the chances of cavities. Additionally, coffee can contribute to halitosis or bad breath because of its thick scent and the way it increases oral bacteria in the mouth.

9.   Chewing on Ice

Dangers of Chewing Ice, munching won't destroy your health like other addictions will. But the dentaldamage that comes from chewing on ice often include cracked and chipped teeth, damage to tooth enamel, problems with existing dental work such as fillings and crowns, and sore jaw muscles.

10.   Playing Sports With No Mouth Guard

The role of the mouthguard in the prevention of sports-related dental injuries: a review. ... implications for patients undergoing orthodontic treatment and behavioural aspects of mouthguard wear. ... a number of sports does carry a considerable risk of sustaining dental injury, notonly in the so-called