{"id":54,"date":"2024-05-29T22:52:31","date_gmt":"2024-05-29T22:52:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.altenbachdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=54"},"modified":"2024-05-29T22:52:32","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T22:52:32","slug":"things-your-dentist-never-puts-in-their-mouth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.altenbachdentistry.com\/blog\/things-your-dentist-never-puts-in-their-mouth\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Things Your Dentist Never Puts in Their Mouth (& Why!)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Brushing twice a day, flossing consistently, and getting a dental checkup every six months will help protect your teeth and gums from harm. That said, you can sustain a chip, crack, or some other form of dental damage<\/a> if you aren\u2019t careful about what you eat, when you use your teeth as tools, and what you use to complete your oral hygiene regimen. With this in mind, read on to learn six things your dentist never puts in their mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Car Keys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever found yourself putting your car keys in your mouth when your hands are full? If so, make an active effort not to do it anymore. Not only is the surface covered in germs and grime, but the keys themselves can seriously damage your teeth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Hard Candies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hard candies are a big no-no for two reasons. The first is that biting into it too soon can cause one of your teeth to break. The second is that sucking on it until it dissolves continuously exposes your teeth to sugar. That\u2019s why it\u2019s best to instead reach for something that\u2019s softer in consistency and free of added sugar, like a handful of blueberries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Other People\u2019s Toothbrushes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re out of town visiting family or at a friend\u2019s house, you might be tempted to use someone else\u2019s toothbrush if you forgot yours. Don\u2019t! Remember, the bristles are covered in plaque, bacteria, food particles, and other debris that\u2019s been in their mouth, which you don\u2019t want exposed to yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Whole Lemons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As you know, lemons are quite acidic! If you bite into one or drink lemon water that isn\u2019t properly diluted, then your chances of enamel erosion go through the roof. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to be mindful when it comes to what you consume, even if it seems healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Ice Cubes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On a hot summer day, there\u2019s nothing quite like a glass of water, soda, or juice filled to the brim with ice cubes. This is perfectly fine \u2013 just don\u2019t chew on the ice cubes! This is one of the easiest ways to wind up with a damaged tooth that requires same-day care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Cigarettes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cigarettes can negatively impact the look, health, and function of your smile. For that reason, you should refrain from using tobacco products of any kind. If you\u2019ve had difficulty quitting in the past, talk to your dentist or primary care physician; they may be able to help you find a plan that works!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our top-rated team at Altenbach Dentistry<\/a> is led by an experienced, passionate, and caring dentist, Dr. Altenbach. He loves meeting with patients one-on-one to learn about who they are as well as what their unique dental needs and smile goals are. That way, he can provide custom care that delivers incredible results. If you\u2019d like to schedule an appointment with our Jacksonville dental team, then visit our website<\/a> or call (904) 448-0441<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Brushing twice a day, flossing consistently, and getting a dental checkup every six months will help protect your teeth and gums from harm. That said, you can sustain a chip, crack, or some other form of dental damage if you aren\u2019t careful about what you eat, when you use your teeth as tools, and what […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-54","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.altenbachdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.altenbachdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.altenbachdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.altenbachdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.altenbachdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=54"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.altenbachdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":56,"href":"https:\/\/www.altenbachdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54\/revisions\/56"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.altenbachdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=54"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.altenbachdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=54"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.altenbachdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=54"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}