Teeth are pretty sturdy little things. But as strong as they are, they can still be quite damageable. Even if you brush and floss every day, there are lots of great ways to injure your teeth. Here are a few of the ways.
Unfortunately, our world is filled with accident prone people. People trip, stumble, crash, misjudge distances, and so on. We've all had our moments. Once, I misjudged the distance of a mug and chipped my tooth on its rim as I swooped down to slurp off the excess hot coca that would have spilled over had I picked the mug up. I've had friends who didn't pay attention to where they were walking, making them crash into walls and break their teeth.
Brush for a minute or two. Reach to the very back teeth. Cover every surface. Plaque only needs 24 hours to start taking root; remove it before it can.
Second, floss right. Clean in every space. Scrape the tooth. Don't push too hard into the gums. Clean the piece of floss. Floss can reach the things your bristles never will.
Kids in the playground get basketballs in the mouth, run into goal posts, get knocked down face first, and elbowed in the mouth. If the kids are young enough and only lose/damage baby teeth, it's not such a big deal. But seriously damaged, fractured, or knocked out permanent teeth may necessitate oral surgery. They may need fillings, crowns, implants, and even root canals. Yikes. Kids, play safe!
Don't pull plaque from another tooth and plaster it on a new one. Otherwise you end up transferring dirt and grime around the teeth, rather than cleaning them completely. Seventh, brush before you floss to remove as much plaque from the surface as possible. Don't make your flosses job harder by leaving plaque there that your brush could have removed before.
Over time, activities like these will wear down your teeth. Eventually, one bottle cap too many can break your teeth. So act like a human and try to use the great inventions we have to do these jobs for you. Your teeth are for eating and smiling. Let them do what they were made to do, and limit all other activities.
There are only a few things you can really do to keep your teeth safe. First, stick to basic oral health. Make sure you brush, floss, and fluoride to keep your teeth naturally strong. When you play sports, use a mouth guard. When you walk, pay attention to where you are going. Refrain from acting like a wild animal and don't carry things or rip things apart with your teeth.
Significantly improve your experience by brushing and flossing every day. Your mouth will thank you the next time you step foot in that dental office again.
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