Bad habits that can damage your teeth

Our teeth play an important role in our physical and bodily functions. 

There are three main functions that teeth do. 

1. They help us to chew food properly so that it can be easily digested and absorbed by our bodies. 

2. They enable us to correct the pronunciation of words.

3. They give shape to our facial structure.



Because people know the importance of teeth, 

they try to pay attention to the health of their teeth. 



But, 

we have bad habits that are damaging to the teeth without us even realizing it. 

These daily habits can have a long-term impact on the health of teeth.



Unfortunately, some people tend to continue the behaviors

without knowing that this behavior can harm your dental health.

So, today, 

check out some of the common lifestyle habits that can damage your teeth with HASS!

1.Nail-biting

This behavior doesn't good for your dental health.

When you chew on your nails,

the enamel of your teeth can actually splinter and crack.

In the worst cases,

you can experience jaw pain and headaches linked to jaw tension.overtime, 

temporomandibular disorder.

2.Thumb-sucking

Thumb sucking is fine for young infants who are teething.

but this bad habit can damage the alignment of the teeth over time.

This behavior can cause an overbite.

Especially once the permanent teeth come in, thumb sucking can become permanent without the aid of orthodontic treatment.

3. Brushing too hard

Brushing time is recommended to be 3 minutes.

But many people think that it is good to brush their teeth for a long time by applying strong force,

because they think that is right.

However, this behavior can lead to 

erosion of the enamel layer and irritation of the gums over time.

4. Grinding your teeth

Grinding your teeth is something you do while you're feeling anxious and stressed, or while you're sleeping.

This behavior can wear out a lot of teeth over time.

5. Using your teeth as tools

When we don't have scissors or bottle openers,

we grab it with our teeth and tear it open or open it.

However, this behavior is very dangerous.

In the process, the teeth may crack or lead to emergencies such as cracking.

Implant treatment may be required to replace your damaged teeth.

6. Crunching an Ice Cubes

There are people who habitually bite ice, which is one of the habits that can harm your teeth.

If you continue to chew on ice, microcracks will form in your teeth.

This can lead to tooth fissure syndrome.

In addition, if the shock accumulates on the teeth,

the teeth can be broken due to the cracks, so you should make a habit of eating by melting ice.

7. Brushing too soon after every meal

Brushing is good behavior, but it's harmful to brush your teeth right after having a meal.

Our teeth soften immediately after eating food or drink that has acidic content.

And if you brush at that point,

your enamel can be more easily damaged.

8. Bite pencils

Holding or biting the back of a pencil with your mouth or teeth can have detrimental effects on your health.

This is because chemicals,  germs such as bacteria, and dust from pens and pencils can get into your mouth.

If you bite or chew a pencil excessively without even knowing it, your teeth may wear out or break.

9. High sugar intake

If you consume a lot of sugary or acidic beverages and foods,

it can cause tooth enamel deterioration, tooth decay, tooth sensitivity, and a number of other problems.

10. Misuse of toothpicks

It is good if you use the toothpick correctly.

But, in case of wrong or overuse,

the enamel may be damaged or your teeth may be scratched.

11. Smoking

Smoking does not only affect dental health but also damages a person's immune system and affects their ability to heal.

In addition, it can be an important risk factor for various gum diseases and bad breath.

Like coffee, this can cause discoloration of teeth.

12. Drinking too much coffee

Coffee, a must-have drink that cannot be missed by people these days.

Coffee is famous for teeth discoloration.

The acidity of coffee can cause yellowing over time.

13. Playing sports without a mouthguard

Mouthguards protect your teeth from anything that can happen in sports.

If you play sports without a mouth guard,

problems such as cracking or cracking of teeth may occur in the process,