Monday, December 29, 2014

Tips for Your Teeth


Your teeth are vulnerable to nicks, chips, stains, and strains.  To protect your teeth from damage and injury, take these precautions:
  • Always brush your teeth after eating.
  • Don’t chew ice, pens, or pencils.
  • Don’t use your teeth to open paper clips or otherwise function as tools.
  • If you smoke a pipe, don’t bite down on the stem.
  • If you grind your teeth at night, ask your dentist if you should be fitted for a bite plate to prevent tooth grinding.
  • If you play contact sports lke football or hockey, wear a protective mouth guard.
  • Always wear seat belt when riding a car.
  • Avoid sucking on lemons or chewing aspirin or vitamin C tablets. The acis wears away tooth enamel.



Used with permission from A Year of Health Hints by Don R Powell, PHD and the American Institute for Preventive Medicine, copyright 2010. www.healthylife.com


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