Habits that Wreck Your Teeth – Part one of two

 Your teeth should be used solely for eating and smiling. Here are some habits that could potentially wreck your teeth.
1. Chewing ice. Munching on hard, frozen ice cubes is potentially harmful. They can chip and crack your teeth leading to more serious and costly dental procedures. If you feel the urge to chew ice, suck on them instead or chew sugarless gum.
2. Contact sports without wearing a mouthguard. A mouthguard is a piece of plastic that protects the upper row of teeth. The rough action involved in playing contact sports such as football and hockey can cause your teeth to chip, crack or get knocked out completely. The best fitting one is custom made at your Dentist office.
3. Baby Bottles. Ever hear of baby bottle tooth decay? It’s never too early to keep the sugar away from newly formed teeth so avoid bottles of juice, milk or formula at bedtime. If the baby constantly falls asleep with a bottle at night, the sugar in these drinks will bathe the teeth causing cavities. Better to keep bottles for feeding during the day.
Check back next month in the November issue for part two.
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