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Bleeding or sore gums can be a sign of gingivitis, an early and reversible stage of gum disease, or simply the result of brushing too hard or starting a new flossing routine. If your gums bleed regularly, or enough to worry you, make an appointment with your dentist or physician, it could be a sign that something else is wrong.
Wine tasters may be at high risk for enamel stain and erosion.
What Causes Tooth Enamel Damage?
Opening bottle caps or plastic packaging with
your teeth may be convenient, but this is one habit that makes dentists cringe.
Using your teeth as tools can cause them to crack or chip. Instead, keep
scissors and bottle openers handy. Bottom line, your teeth should only be used
for eating.
Tongue
piercings may be trendy, but biting down on the metal stud can crack a tooth.
Lip piercings pose a similar risk. And when metal rubs against the gums, it can
cause gum damage that may lead to tooth loss. The mouth is also a haven for
bacteria, so piercings raise the risk of infections and sores. Bottom line,
discuss the health risks with your dentist first.
It’s natural and sugar free, so you might think ice is
harmless. But munching on hard, frozen cubes can chip or even crack your teeth.
And if your mindless chomping irritates the soft tissue inside a tooth, regular
toothaches may follow. Hot foods and cold foods may trigger quick, sharp jabs
of pain or a lingering toothache. Next time you get the urge for ice, chew some
sugarless gum instead.
