Many of us are careful when it comes to keeping our teeth clean and healthy. Regular brushing, flossing, and dental checkups are vital to preventing cavities and gum disease.
However, there are some common mistakes we could be making that could actually be stripping away the enamel on our teeth.
According to one expert, these could not only make your smile yellow, but they can also make our teeth more susceptible to cavities and cavities, while increasing our tooth sensitivity.
Dentist Dr. Surina Sehgal took to social media platform TikTok to share a warning to viewers.
Speaking to her more than 100,000 followers, she revealed three common habits that could be harmful to our teeth.
His first piece of advice concerned the type of toothbrush you use.
“Don’t use a manual toothbrush,” he said. “It is very common to rub too much and brush too hard.
“This aggressive brushing will wear away the beautiful layer of white enamel and expose the layer of yellow dentin underneath.”
Dr. Surina also urged people to avoid snacking whenever possible, explaining that every time we consume food our mouth goes into an “acidic state.”
She said: “The more times you eat in a day, the more attacked your teeth are by acid.
“This can erode the white enamel layer and expose the yellow dentin layer underneath.”
The third habit that could cause your teeth to turn yellow is drinking soda without a straw.
Without a straw your teeth are exposed to high levels of acidity.
Dr Suinra added: “By using a straw, you will limit contact between your teeth and the drink and cause less enamel erosion.”
To protect your teeth from tooth decay, the NHS recommends:
- Brush your teeth twice a day
- Floss between your teeth
- Brush baby teeth as soon as they come in
- Get kids into a dental cleaning routine
- Straighten crooked teeth with braces
- Have regular dental checkups.
You should also reduce sugar consumption and follow a healthy lifestyle, the health body recommends.
He advises: “Live a healthy lifestyle, which includes eating well, not smoking and limiting alcohol and sugar consumption.
“It’s good for your entire body, including your teeth, gums and mouth.”
