{"id":6,"date":"2020-02-07T22:34:26","date_gmt":"2020-02-07T22:34:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adcchesterton.com\/blog\/?p=6"},"modified":"2020-03-20T22:34:40","modified_gmt":"2020-03-20T22:34:40","slug":"chesterton-dentist-5-bad-habits-better-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adcchesterton.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/07\/chesterton-dentist-5-bad-habits-better-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"Get a Better Smile by Breaking These 5 Habits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It\u2019s common knowledge that regular brushing and flossing are\nessential when it comes to taking care of your teeth. However, keeping your\nsmile healthy and intact takes more than just a great dental routine. In fact,\nyou could be causing it some serious damage every day with a few unconscious behaviors.\nRead on as your Chesterton dentist reveals five bad habits for your oral health\nand what you can do to protect your\nsmile.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Nightly Teeth Grinding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Grinding your teeth and clenching your jaw in your sleep is\na condition known as bruxism. You may not realize you grind your teeth since it\nusually happens at night, but you\u2019re bound to notice the symptoms. Bruxism\nwears away at your enamel, which causes your teeth to become sensitive,\nweakened, and susceptible to breaking. Your dentist will be able to tell if you\nhave this oral health issue and create a custom nightguard to keep your smile\nstrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chewing on Hard Objects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do you chew on things when you\u2019re bored, anxious, or\nfrustrated? Unfortunately, chewing on objects like pen caps, ice, or\nfingernails can easily chip or crack your teeth. You also risk damaging your\nsoft tissues, which could become infected. If you really need to chew on\nsomething, try a piece of sugar-free gum or a crunchy apple. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brushing Too Hard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Brushing with extra force doesn\u2019t remove any more plaque or\ntartar than regular toothbrushing. In fact, sawing away at your teeth can wear\ndown your enamel and cause tooth sensitivity. You could also irritate your gums\nand cause them to pull away from your teeth, revealing the vulnerable tooth\nroots underneath. If your toothbrush bristles are squashed, there\u2019s a good\nchance you need to slow down and practice gently massaging your teeth and gums\nwith a soft bristled toothbrush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eating Gummy or Crunchy Snacks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While it\u2019s common knowledge that sugary snacks are bad for\nyour teeth, some are worse than others. Chewy, gummy candies and crunchy potato\nchips can be especially hard on your oral health since they can easily get\nstuck between your teeth or damage fillings. As you cut back on the junk food,\ntry to limit these ones first!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skipping Dental Checkups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You should be getting a dental checkup every six months even\nif your teeth look and feel fine. Most oral health issues like cavities, gum\ndisease, and oral cancer progress unnoticed until they\u2019ve caused enough damage\nto be uncomfortable. Your dentist can identify warning signs that you can\u2019t see\nor feel yet, and then put a stop to them. Routinely getting your dental\ncheckups twice a year boosts the chances of detecting issues as early as\npossible, which can save you time, money, and your healthy smile in the long\nrun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From simple checkups to more advanced dental treatments,\nour highly skilled team of dentists at Advanced Dental Concepts in Chesterton,\nIN is here to help. With outstanding patient amenities and state-of-the-art\ntechnology and techniques, they strive to make every appointment as easy,\neffective, and comfortable as possible. If you\u2019re overdue for a checkup, they\u2019d\nlove to help you keep your smile happy and healthy. To learn more, feel free to\ncontact them via their website<\/a>\nor at (219) 926-7595. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s common knowledge that regular brushing and flossing are essential when it comes to taking care of your teeth. However, keeping your smile healthy and intact takes more than just a great dental routine. In fact, you could be causing it some serious damage every day with a few unconscious behaviors. Read on as your […]<\/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":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adcchesterton.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adcchesterton.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adcchesterton.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adcchesterton.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adcchesterton.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.adcchesterton.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.adcchesterton.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6\/revisions\/8"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adcchesterton.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adcchesterton.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adcchesterton.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}