Bad habits cause significant harm to dental health, of which smoking can safely be put in first place.
But this does not mean that a non-smoker has no reasons to visit a dentist at all. Many simply do not pay attention to habits that spoil the health of their teeth.
In addition to smoking and drinking alcohol, there are at least five of these, aif.ru reports, citing dentist Victoria Sheludkova.
First of all, sweets
Sweet desserts are the main cause of tooth decay. But sugary soda is enemy number 1 on this list.
It is also not recommended to eat sweets at night.
Secondly, giving up dairy products
Dairy products are the main source of calcium for the body.
Refusing them leads to a deficiency of phosphorus and calcium, which is especially dangerous for a child’s body.
As a result, mineral density decreases, caries develops and tooth decay cannot be ruled out.
Third, don't bite your nails.
This habit is present in children and adults, and manifests itself during periods of strong excitement or in a stressful situation.
A person who bites their nails has an incorrect jaw position, is under stress, and the more often they bite their nails, the higher the risk of temporomandibular joint dysfunction.
Fourth, hygiene
It is not enough to simply brush your teeth in the morning and evening.
It is important to choose the right toothpaste, brush, use dental floss, and prevent tartar formation.
Fifthly, teeth in everyday life
Teeth are needed for thoroughly chewing food, not for biting threads, wires, opening bottles, and so on.
All these habits lead to damage to the enamel and the development of caries.
