5 habits that damage teeth

 

Here are 5 things NOT to do to have healthy teeth:
 

1 – GOING TO BED WITHOUT BRUSHING YOUR TEETH

At night, the risk of formation of caries is more important because we produce less saliva whose function is to neutralize oral acidity.
Not brushing your teeth before going to bed therefore considerably increases the risk of developing cavities since not only are the teeth exposed for long hours to the acidic agents contained in food, but their natural defenses are diminished by the reduction in saliva production.

 

2 – BRUSH YOUR TEETH IMMEDIATELY AFTER MEALS

Some foods contain acidic elements that weaken theE-mail dental, and brush your teeth as soon as you finish eating facilitates the penetration of acid deeper into the enamel.
Wait at least 30 minutes after finishing your meal to brush your teeth.

 

3 – SNACK

Snacking is often synonymous with sugar consumption, which then promotes the appearance of cavities.

 

4 – SMOKING

In addition to being very harmful to health, smoking is very bad for your teeth:

• tobacco promotes the development of scale
   
• la Nicotine attacks the enamel
   
• tar gives teeth a brown color

For your information, smokers are 3 times more likely to have cavities than non-smokers.

 

5 – CONSUME CERTAIN DRINKS

Teeth do not appreciate certain drinks such as:

• Coffee , tea , and red wine : the tannins they contain can stain teeth over time with regular consumption.

• White wine : its acidity irritates teeth and promotes the absorption of food colorings

• Acidic fruit juices ( grapefruit, orange, etc.) and sodas : acidity is responsible for enamel erosion.

• Alcohol : its acidity weakens tooth enamel.

• Coca -Cola and similar drinks : acidity and coloring, cola is the enemy of white teeth

 

Reminder: Brush your teeth 3 times a day, 30 minutes after each meal, with a soft toothbrush that you should change every 3 months.

 

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