Are These Habits Harming Your Teeth?

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For years, we have been sharing tips and tricks to help you care for your oral health. We have explained that an overabundance of sugar is harmful to your teeth and gums. We also hope you know about the importance of thoroughly brushing your teeth twice daily as well as using dental floss every day. You may be surprised to learn that certain things you may do without realizing it are causing harm to your oral health and may eventually lead to discomfort or a dental emergency. Continue reading to see if you need to change one of these habits:

Dental Trends To Avoid

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With the popularity of social media, it seems that trends are continuously popping up, and people are eager to try them all. Beauty, cooking and home decor trends are always fun to try because, for the most part, if it doesn’t work out, there is no harm caused. The problem with viral trends is when they can negatively impact a person’s health. There have been some trends over the years that offer a promise to improve the appearance of teeth or overall wellness but can cause lasting damage. If you are unhappy with the state of your oral health, we know there can be some intrigue in trying one of the trends you may see. While it might be tempting to give these ideas a try, we are here to tell you that pretty much every trend you see on social media related to dental health is not a good idea. Here are some dental trends to avoid:

Ways Your Lifestyle and Eating Habits Can Impact Your Oral Health

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Last year, much of our lives were changed drastically. Many jobs became remote positions, or were terminated, schools became virtual, and even our office was closed for some time. This greatly affected the health of many of our patients. Healthy habits such as going to the gym, eating the right foods, and oral health care may have been lacking for those who had a difficult time with the pandemic. Even though our lives are returning to normal, getting back into healthy habits can be difficult. We wanted to stress the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle to help ensure that you have healthy teeth and gums.