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Tongue piercings
Yes, they can look cool but they can also fracture your teeth as well as make it much easier to get a nasty infection of the tongue and lips. Dentists have estimated that up to 40% of people who have metal rings or other oral piercings have had big problems from tooth fractures and infection.

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It’s not just the sugar – it’s also the acid

Sugar and acids are your teeth’s worst enemies. What are we talking about? Soft drinks, energy drinks, fruit juices, and candy.

Because of the acid content, Mountain Dew seems to be the worst of the worst. Dentists even have a name for the damage it does – they call it “Dew Mouth.”
These soften the tooth enamel, making it highly susceptible to decay. Parents, watch your kid’s consumption of these because young children’s enamel hasn’t developed fully. This makes these drinks even more damaging for kids.

As well as eliminating the above (or at least reducing their consumption), use a sugar-free xylitol chewing gum after meal. Also rinse your mouth with a high quality dental mouthwash.

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Tooth enamel is very hard but…
that doesn’t mean you can’t break it.
Try to avoid eating “hard foods” such as popcorn. Don’t crack nut shells with your teeth or chew on ice. Opening packages with your teeth can also damage the enamel.

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