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Bad Habit to Break – Teeth as Tools

August 6, 2013 By Social Media Collaborative

Everyone has done it at one time or another. You’re away from your scissors and you need something to cut with. Why not use your pearly whites? It’s time to break those bad habits before you damage your teeth.

Everyone has done it at one time or another. You’re away from your scissors and you need something to cut with. Why not use your pearly whites? Well, we’ll tell you why it’s time to break those bad habits. The enamel on your teeth is one of the hardest substances in your body. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: breaking bad habits, misuse of teeth can cause chips cracks or breaks in teeth, nail biting, natural teeth, Tooth Enamel

Nail Biting is a No-No

May 30, 2013 By Social Media Collaborative

Biting your nails can cause more pain that just a hangnail. Regularly biting your nails can cause your teeth to move out-of-place. In addition, nail biting could potentially cause teeth to break or tooth enamel to splinter. People who bite their fingernails when stressed, chew … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: breaking bad habits, bruxism, facial pain, headaches, manage stress and anxiety, nail biting, stress relief, sugar free gum, Tooth Enamel

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