{"id":200,"date":"2019-08-28T19:03:51","date_gmt":"2019-08-28T19:03:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/blog\/?p=200"},"modified":"2019-08-28T19:03:52","modified_gmt":"2019-08-28T19:03:52","slug":"bad-habits-dentist-in-las-cruces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/28\/bad-habits-dentist-in-las-cruces\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Bad Dental Habits You Need to Quit Today"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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A lot of us have bad habits, like procrastinating on\nprojects or staying up too late. Many of the bad habits we have are much worse\nfor your teeth than you might think. You only get one set of permanent teeth,\nso it\u2019s important to keep them\nhealthy<\/a> for as long as possible. keep reading to learn 5 bad habits that\nyour dentist in Las Cruces says you should stop today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Gummies and Potato Chips <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We all know that too much sugar is harmful to our teeth. One\nof the most popular examples of this is gummy candy. The sugar in these snacks\nget stuck to your teeth and attract bacteria that can wear down your enamel,\nresulting in cavities and even sensitivity down the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although it may not be as obvious, potato chips do the exact\nsame thing. They might not be full of sugar, but they can still wreak havoc on\nyour teeth, especially if you have plaque, which most of us do. Bacteria in\nplaque breaks down the starches in chips the same way it does sugar. This\ncreates an acid that erodes your enamel. If you\u2019re going to eat gummies or\npotato chips, be sure to brush thoroughly afterwards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Brushing Too Aggressively<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Make sure not to brush too hard, though. Sometimes we might\nassume that brushing with more force means we\u2019re doing a better job, but that\u2019s\nactually false. Brushing in a gentle circular motion should be plenty to remove\nplaque. Also, pick a brush with soft bristles to minimize the pressure on your\nteeth and gums. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Chewing on Inedible Things <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your teeth should be used for chewing food only. Many of us\nlike to bite things like ice, pen caps, or fingernails without realizing how\ndetrimental it can be to our teeth. Not only does it wear down the enamel, but\nit can even cause chips or cracks in your teeth. To avoid these majorly painful\nmishaps, only use your teeth for eating food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Grinding Your Teeth <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many of us lead stressful lives these days, and stress can\nmanifest as teeth grinding. Since most of the time it happens when we sleep, there\nisn\u2019t a way to stop it besides learning to effectively manage stress. You can\ndo this through many activities like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n