{"id":117,"date":"2018-02-07T00:16:54","date_gmt":"2018-02-07T00:16:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=117"},"modified":"2018-02-28T23:41:22","modified_gmt":"2018-02-28T23:41:22","slug":"dentist-in-copperas-cove-avoid-habits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.benchmarkfamilydental.com\/blog\/dentist-in-copperas-cove-avoid-habits\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Dentist in Copperas Cove Says to Avoid These Habits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-118\" src=\"https:\/\/www.benchmarkfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AdobeStock_123108158__1518457004_49302-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"A woman drinking coffee.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.benchmarkfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AdobeStock_123108158__1518457004_49302-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.benchmarkfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AdobeStock_123108158__1518457004_49302-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.benchmarkfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AdobeStock_123108158__1518457004_49302.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>As we go through our day, we perform a lot of habits that we eventually become unconscious of. Some of these habits, unfortunately, can cause long-term damage to our teeth. The habits your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benchmarkfamilydental.com\/about.html\">dentist in Copperas Cove<\/a> mentions may surprise you, but just know they are trying to protect you from future dental damage (and expensive dental bills.)<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why it\u2019s worth giving this list a once over to make sure you aren\u2019t unintentionally damaging your teeth. It\u2019s the part of your body that lets you eat, speak, and laugh without trouble, so it\u2019s worth taking care of.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>You Might Be Staining Your Teeth Without Realizing It<\/h2>\n<p>When you start your day, do you do so with a large pot of coffee? What about a dark tea such as black tea? Maybe you even start it with a cigarette to wake you up followed by a soda later with lunch. Regardless, all these habits can stain the porous surface of your teeth.<\/p>\n<p>To keep your teeth shining bright, you\u2019ll want to either cut out or minimize exposure to these foods and drinks:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Colored sodas<\/li>\n<li>Coffee<\/li>\n<li>Black teas<\/li>\n<li>Wine<\/li>\n<li>Deeply colored sauces such as tomato, curry, or soy sauce<\/li>\n<li>Dark fruits and vegetables (ex. berries and beats)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you must consume drinks like coffee, be sure to do so either through a straw or in tandem with water to help rinse it from your teeth.<\/p>\n<h2>Your Teeth Should Not Be Used as a Tool<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve used your teeth to open a package in the mail or perhaps a bottle, you\u2019re damaging your tooth enamel in the process. Any inedible object should be as far away from your mouth as possible. This includes pens, fingernails, and other objects you might nervously chew on.<\/p>\n<h2>Active in Sports? Your Mouth is at Risk Without Protection<\/h2>\n<p>If you play football, you likely already wear a mouthguard to prevent extensive damage from a bad tackle. However, other sports are just as susceptible to face trauma. If you participate in soccer or basketball for example, you can still get elbowed in the face or take a nasty fall, risking damage to your teeth in the process.<\/p>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t already, purchase a mouthguard to use while participating in these sports. See if your dentist can fabricate a custom one that matches your mouth exactly.<\/p>\n<h2>Watch What You Eat and Watch Your Bites<\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to oral health, your diet plays a major part. The harder the food, the more likely it is to accidentally crack a tooth or remove a dental crown. For example, if you ever chew on ice, it\u2019s entirely possible to crack a tooth. To your dentist in Copperas Cove, ice is basically like chewing on rocks. Instead, suck on the ice chip and let it slide down your mouth.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, be careful when you go to bite that food off your fork at dinnertime. If you aren\u2019t careful, you might bite directly into the fork itself, causing a sharp pain at best and a broken tooth at worst.<\/p>\n<p>Have more questions for your dentist in Copperas Cove? Schedule an appointment today to learn habits that promote good oral health!<\/p>\n<h2>About the Author<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benchmarkfamilydental.com\/meet-dr-caraveo.html\">Dr. Daniel Caraveo<\/a> says his favorite part of working at the practice is the knowledgeable and hard-working staff. After working as a dentist in the U.S. Army, he earned his BS at St. Mary\u2019s University and earned his DDS from the Baylor College of Dentistry. To learn more about his practice, contact him at (254) 547-4866 or visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benchmarkfamilydental.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we go through our day, we perform a lot of habits that we eventually become unconscious of. Some of these habits, unfortunately, can cause long-term damage to our teeth. 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