7 things dentists advise you not to put in your mouth

According toRoad, the dentist has come into contact with many patients who have damaged their teeth because of improper chewing or eating foods that are harmful to the teeth. Therefore, the dentist has listed things that should not be put in the mouth to help patients have beautiful and healthy teeth.

Lemon

Victoria Veytsman, a dentist in New York City, USA, said that lemons are very sour, so many people often have the habit of sucking and holding them in their mouths longer than other foods. This can cause tooth enamel erosion and an imbalance of acids in the mouth.

Cigarette

Cigarettes are very harmful to your health, causing cancer as well as countless other diseases. In addition, cigarettes are very harmful to your teeth. Dr. Veytsman said: "Cigarettes are one of the main causes of oral cancer, bad breath, yellow teeth...".

Ice cubes

Many of us like to chew ice, which inadvertently creates a "war" between teeth and ice. Peter Vanstrom, spokesperson for Curaprox USA, has seen many patients lose teeth and break teeth every year due to chewing ice.

The habit of chewing ice cubes can cause broken or chipped teeth. Photo: Rd

“These broken teeth need to be realigned to restore proper function and stability,” he says. Instead of chewing ice, Peter recommends drinking chilled water or using a straw to avoid the temptation to chew ice.

Bottle cap

Many people have the habit of using their teeth as a bottle opener, not knowing that this is very harmful, even breaking teeth. Bill Dorfman, a cosmetic dentist in Beverly Hills, said that if you break half of a tooth, you can lose the tooth completely and need a new implant. Be patient and find another tool to protect your teeth.

"Not only iron bottle caps, but also using your teeth to bite and open plastic bottle corks is taboo. This can not only cause broken teeth but can also lead to pain in the muscles and temporomandibular joint," Mr. Vanstrom warned.

Your nails

According to Lana Rozenberg, a dentist in New York City, nail biting can flatten the edges of your front teeth. "Over time, teeth wear down faster, and nail biting can create cracks in the enamel. Nail biting also puts your jaw out of position, causing tension and clenching. This prolonged pressure can cause pain in your teeth, ears, and jaw," Lana says.

Nail biting causes teeth to wear down, enamel to crack, and bite to become misaligned. Photo: Rd

Hard candy

Dr. Rozenberg says that holding hard candy in your mouth for a long time means that a large amount of sugar is absorbed into your teeth. If you don’t have the patience to wait for the candy to dissolve, you will chew it, which can lead to cracked teeth and more scratches inside your mouth.

Someone else's toothbrush

Whether it's your family member's or your best friend's toothbrush, dentists advise against sharing it.

“Not only are they full of bacteria, but you run the risk of transmitting disease if the owner of the toothbrush is sick. Studies have shown that cavity-causing bacteria can be spread through sharing toothbrushes,” Dr. Dorfman warns.