{"id":30256,"date":"2022-10-05T13:30:36","date_gmt":"2022-10-05T17:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com\/?p=30256"},"modified":"2022-10-05T13:51:32","modified_gmt":"2022-10-05T17:51:32","slug":"things-that-mess-with-your-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/things-that-mess-with-your-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Things That Lead To Unhealthy Teeth And Gums"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all know that we\u2019re supposed to brush our teeth twice daily and floss regularly. But there\u2019s more to protecting our pearly whites than the few minutes it takes us each day to clean them. A whole slew of different factors impacts our dental health, some of which might take you by surprise. Here\u2019s what you should know about the different things that can mess with your teeth.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>1. Slacking On Dentist Appointments<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, life gets busy\u2014but not so busy that you can&#8217;t make time for a couple of quick check-ups in a year. The American Dental Association recommends visiting a dentist \u201cregularly\u201d for cleanings. For most people, that means every six months. If you&#8217;re at risk for gum disease, you may want to go more often.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>2. Sipping On Sugary And Carbonated Beverages<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people associate sweet foods with dental problems, but sugary drinks (think juice) are not only sweet but also acidic. \u201cThe acid is quite harmful and can wear down the tooth enamel, weakening it and leading to tooth erosion,\u201d warns New Jersey-based orthodontist <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skintosmile.com\/meet-the-team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marina Gonchar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, D.M.D. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/reasons-craving-sugar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 Possible Reasons Why You&#8217;re Craving Sugar<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are plenty of reasons to minimize your consumption of sugary beverages, so consider your dental health another big one to add to the list. Gonchar recommends choosing water, milk, or freshly-squeezed vegetable juices whenever possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another major bummer: Seltzer and other carbonated drinks aren&#8217;t all that great for your pearly whites, either. \u201cSparkling water and anything with bubbles is acidic and can break down the enamel,\u201d explains <a href=\"https:\/\/doctorlaurenbecker.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lauren Becker<\/a>, D.D.S., P.C., general and cosmetic dentist in New York City.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s OK to enjoy your favorite bubbly drinks on occasion, of course. Just make sure those canned and bottled beverages don\u2019t replace actual water, because that can lead to an array of tooth problems pretty quickly, Becker says.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>3. Smoking<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s no new concept that smoking is bad for your health. We\u2019ve all heard time and time again that it can lead to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/basic_information\/health_effects\/index.htm#:~:text=Smoking%20causes%20cancer%2C%20heart%20disease,immune%20system%2C%20including%20rheumatoid%20arthritis.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">myriad diseases<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, lung disease, and the list goes on. But in addition to all of these things, smoking is also pretty terrible for your teeth. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cSmoking can cause discoloration at best, and in the worst-case scenario, you begin to lose your teeth,\u201d explains <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drrashti.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mahnaz Rashti<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, D.D.S., a Beverly Hills-based periodontics practitioner. \u201cThis is a result of gum disease, which smoking causes because of all the bacteria and the film that coats your tooth.\u201d There are so many reasons to avoid smoking\u2014and to seek the support that\u2019ll help you kick the habit if you already partake\u2014and the health of your teeth is a big one.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>4. Brushing Too Enthusiastically<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brushing your teeth with vigor might seem like a good thing\u2014but brushing too hard could actually do more harm than good in the long run. \u201cAggressive brushing can cause your gums to begin receding, which also makes them bleed and more sensitive,\u201d says Rashti. \u201cIt can also create abrasions on your tooth&#8217;s enamel. Believe it or not, the bristles on a toothbrush really can damage your enamel, which is the hardest tissue in the human body.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/reasons-for-yellow-teeth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">6 Possible Reasons Why Your Teeth Are Yellowing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She recommends monitoring your brushing for signs that you\u2019re going overboard, which include worn-down bristles, receding gums, ultra-sensitive teeth, and tooth decay. This is also another reason that twice-yearly dental appointments are a good idea, as your dentist will likely give you a head\u2019s up if they notice signs of aggressive brushing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>5. Hormonal changes<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our hormones influence so many functions throughout our body and aspects of our overall health, and though oral health isn\u2019t often discussed as being one of them, it certainly is! In fact, many women notice that during pregnancy they experience increased gum swelling and bleeding. \u201cSurges in estrogen and progesterone during pregnancy often lead to these issues\u2014gum swelling, bleeding, and even gingivitis,\u201d says Gonchar. To combat this, she recommends that pregnant women have professional dental cleanings completed every three months, floss more frequently, and use salt water rinses to eliminate some of the bacteria known to cause gingival inflammation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>6. Acid reflux<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acid reflux is incredibly common\u2014and, in addition to messing with your digestion, it can also have a downstream effect on your teeth. \u201cUncontrolled acid reflux not only wreaks havoc on your esophagus, but can erode the enamel of your teeth, which can weaken your tooth structure, increase cavity formation, and increase tooth sensitivity,\u201d warns Gonchar. Whether you\u2019re a regular reflux sufferer or are just dealing with an unusual bout of indigestion, she recommends rinsing your mouth with water after each meal to help neutralize any acids that may have found their way into the oral cavity.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all know that we\u2019re supposed to brush our teeth twice daily and floss regularly. But there\u2019s more to protecting our pearly whites than the few minutes it takes us each day to clean them. 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