No matter how often you brush, floss, and rinse with mouthwash, you may be surprised to learn that there are still many foreign contaminants in your mouth. What kinds of mysteries linger in the hidden crevices of your mouth? Why is it that no matter how much you care for them you still feel as though you have bad breath?
Even certain foods that you eat that you thought were harmless can actually hurt your teeth and cause certain oral health problems.
Sour is as bad as sweet. Everyone knows that sweets are bad for you, right? But did you know that sour foods and candies are just as bad? Low pH foods, such as sour candies, sodas, and even fruit juices can soften your teeth over time.
Even though you don’t notice it right away, it could have an impact on your oral health.
Enamel can break. Even though it’s the hardest substance that you’re going to find in your body, the enamel on your teeth can be broken. Once a tooth chips or breaks, it won’t heal or grow back.
Protecting your teeth is important, even when playing sports; that’s why so many athletes use tooth guards when they play in contact activities.
Your wisdom teeth may not have broken through, but they still pose a risk to your oral health. Wisdom teeth are the last ones to come in and for some, they never break through the surface of the gums. Yet they are still subject to oral decay.
You can’t brush them if they are under the gums, so your dentist may recommend that they be removed.
Fluoride can be bad for your oral health. Believe it or not, the fluoride that is in most toothpastes can actually be bad for you, in large doses. Too much fluoride can actually stain your teeth, and it’s a stain that can’t be eliminated simple whitening products.
Your mouth is loaded with bacteria. No matter how much you brush, floss, or take care of your teeth, you’re never going to get rid of all of the bacteria in it. That’s a good thing because a lot of it is used to break down food particles.
The more you know about the mysteries that linger in your mouth, the better you’ll be able to take care of your teeth and improve overall oral health.