{"id":17,"date":"2017-07-11T20:10:11","date_gmt":"2017-07-11T20:10:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.riverridgesmiles.com\/blog\/?p=17"},"modified":"2017-07-11T20:10:11","modified_gmt":"2017-07-11T20:10:11","slug":"new-orleans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.riverridgesmiles.com\/blog\/new-orleans\/","title":{"rendered":"New Orleans Points Out Common Bad Dental Habits to Avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"YourWhen it comes to taking care of your teeth, you may think you\u2019re on top of it by brushing and flossing your teeth. In reality, you may have small habits that cause damage your teeth without even realizing it. Those habits combined with missing your semiannual dental appointments with your New Orleans dentist may out your smile at risk for injury or health concerns. Let\u2019s take a look at some behaviors to avoid and how Dr. deJong and Dr. Plaisance can help keep your smile strong.<\/p>\n

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Things to Avoid:<\/h1>\n

The Wrong Toothpaste<\/h3>\n

A mistake in this area can wear your teeth down for years without you having the slightest idea it\u2019s happening. Make sure you\u2019re using a toothpaste approved by the American Dental Association (ADA)<\/a> for health and safety reasons.<\/p>\n

Chewing on Anything Other Than Food<\/h3>\n

Including ice! Sometimes we develop the habit of chewing on pencils, pens and pen caps when we\u2019re bored or focusing intently on some task at work. It\u2019s also bad to try to open things as if your teeth are scissors. Your smile can\u2019t handle that kind of constant wear and tear!<\/p>\n

Constant Snacking:<\/h3>\n

This habit causes your enamel to be in constant interaction with acids from food, which can wear away at your teeth. Even worse is snacking on sweet or starchy foods like mints, candy, throat lozenges or pretzels. Not to mention, it\u2019s highly unlikely that you\u2019re brushing your teeth after ever snack session, which means you\u2019re leaving leftover food in your mouth for extended periods of time.<\/p>\n

Guzzling Fruit Juice:<\/h3>\n

We know it\u2019s hard to believe, but fruit juice packs nearly as much sugar as soda. Stick with water\u2014it\u2019s the best for both your mouth and your body!<\/p>\n

Drinking Sports Drinks Instead of Water for Hydration:<\/h3>\n

Popular drinks in this category are high in acid as well, which eat away at tooth enamel at an accelerated rate.<\/p>\n

Grinding Your Teeth:<\/h3>\n

Check with your preventive dentist in New Orleans during your dental appointment for signs of teeth grinding. Our dental experts are able to tell by looking for signs of wear on your teeth. Then, feel free to ask us about custom mouthguards.<\/p>\n

Speaking of Mouth guards:<\/h3>\n

Mouth guards protect against the loss of teeth and damage to the jaw\u2014especially in sports-related dental emergencies. There\u2019s really no excuse for not wearing one if you\u2019re an active patient involved in a contact sport.<\/p>\n

Excessive Teeth Whitening:<\/h3>\n

Everyone wants a bright smile, but if you\u2019re using over-the-counter products you could be using something that\u2019s damaging to your teeth. If you\u2019re experiencing excessive gum and tooth sensitivity, you may want to take a break and speak with your dentist before continuing. We also offer safe, monitored whitening services.<\/p>\n

Get Preventive Care From deJong & Plaisance<\/h2>\n

Did you identify with some of the harmful habits listed in today\u2019s blog? It may be time to reach out to our office to get a thorough dental exam and professional cleaning. If our dentists notice anything abnormal, we will be able to address it then and there. Contact us<\/a> to schedule the next available appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When it comes to taking care of your teeth, you may think you\u2019re on top of it by brushing and flossing your teeth. In reality, you may have small habits that cause damage your teeth without even realizing it. Those habits combined with missing your semiannual dental appointments with your New Orleans dentist may out […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nNew Orleans Points Out Common Bad Dental Habits to Avoid - Plaisance & Bostick Family Dentistry Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"You may be damaging your smile and not even know it. 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