Gardens Dental Care - July/August 2021

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The One Habit Dentists Really Hate WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER USE YOUR TEETH AS TOOLS

What’s the first thing you do when you’re unable to open plastic packaging with your hands? If you’re like many people, you skip the scissors and go straight for your teeth. Our teeth are wonderful tools — for chewing food. However, it’s not uncommon for people to use their teeth as multipurpose tools when they’re not designed as such things. Here are two habits that any dentist will tell you to break when it comes to using your teeth inappropriately. USING TEETH TO OPEN PACKAGING Whether it’s a bottle, a plastic container, or a bag of chips, this action of “opening” or “tearing”with your teeth can do serious damage. When your teeth come into contact with metal or hard plastic and you apply force, you risk cracking or chipping your teeth. On top of that, the metal or plastic may accidentally cut your gums or cheeks, which can then lead to infections. With repeated use as tools, your teeth can become weakened and eventually crack or chip, causing you pain. USING TEETH TO HOLD OTHER OBJECTS Holding objects in your teeth can be just as detrimental to their health as opening packaging. In fact, holding heavy objects can seriously weaken your teeth. Even lighter objects, like pens, can be just as troublesome — if this becomes a habit — eventually wearing down the

surface of your teeth. Although many people do these things without even thinking about it, these habits can lead to sensitivity and pain.

Our teeth were made to tear and chew food and nothing else. Using teeth as multipurpose tools can be tempting — especially if you don’t have the right tool nearby — but this can be costly. Damaged teeth may require fillings, crowns, veneers, or dental implants, depending on the severity of damage. It’s better to take care of your teeth now and use them as they were meant to be used rather than having to pay to fix damages later.