Dr. Surina Sehgal has warned about three common habits that could be stripping your teeth of enamel without you realizing it, which can cause our pearly whites to turn yellow and become more susceptible to cavities.
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Keep your teeth sparkling clean by avoiding these bad dental habits…
If you brush your teeth for two minutes twice a day, floss at night, and avoid eating tons of chocolate, you might think you’re a master at oral hygiene. However, there are some common mistakes people make that could actually be removing tooth enamel.
Not only can this turn your once-white smile yellow, but it can also make our teeth more susceptible to cavities and cavities, while increasing our tooth sensitivity. With the UK currently facing a dental crisis, Britons are taking extra precautions to prevent the dreaded toothache…
Dr. Surina Sehgal is a dentist who has amassed a staggering 100,000 online followers thanks to her oral hygiene tips and tricks. In a recent video, she shared three common mistakes that most of us are guilty of that could turn those pearly whites yellow.
“Don’t use a manual toothbrush,” he said. “It is very common to scrub too much and brush too hard. This aggressive brushing will actually wear away the pretty white enamel layer and expose the yellow layer of dentin underneath.”
Dr. Surina also urged her viewers to avoid snacking, explaining that every time we consume food our mouth goes into an “acidic state.” “The more times you eat a day, the more they attack your teeth with acid,” she added. “This can erode the white enamel layer and expose the yellow dentin layer underneath.”
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Finally, the dentist recommends always drinking soft drinks with a straw due to their high acidity. “If you use a straw, you limit contact between your teeth and the drink and will cause less enamel erosion,” she explains.
If you’re looking to switch from your manual toothbrush to an electric one, which can help you cut down on over-brushing, Amazon currently has a great deal. For example, you can buy the Oral-B Smart 6 for £70, which normally sells for £219.
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