{"id":3191,"date":"2020-04-03T22:05:39","date_gmt":"2020-04-03T22:05:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cvfdental.com\/blog\/?p=3191"},"modified":"2020-05-11T22:05:50","modified_gmt":"2020-05-11T22:05:50","slug":"bad-dental-habits-quarantine-dentist-in-lewisville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cvfdental.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/03\/bad-dental-habits-quarantine-dentist-in-lewisville\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Bad Oral Health Habits to Avoid During Quarantine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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With the constant bleak news updates about COVID-19, stress and\nanxiety are permeating our daily lives. It\u2019s all too easy to let those feelings\novertake us and cause us to develop unhealthy coping mechanisms. Unfortunately,\nsome of these bad habits can negatively affect our oral health<\/a>, leading to problems\nlike broken teeth. To help you combat some of these issues, a dentist in\nLewisville discusses some habits to avoid and how to quit them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Smoking <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some people take up smoking as a way of taking the edge off\nthe stress of the pandemic, but it just isn\u2019t worth it. Smoking not only stains\nyour teeth, but it more than doubles your risk of developing gum disease, oral\ncancer, and ultimately losing your teeth. Your mouth (and your whole body) is\nmuch better off if you kick the habit. If you need help quitting, ask your\ndentist for resources. They should be more than happy to assist you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nail Biting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Biting your nails can be an unfortunately addicting habit that\u2019s also extremely harmful to your dental health. The force of nail-biting can wear down the enamel of your teeth and even result in it chipping, warranting an extra emergency trip to the dentist\u2019s office. Paint your nails with a clear, foul-tasting polish to stave off this habit. Alternatively, wear a rubber band around your wrist and snap it against your skin every time you think about biting your nails. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Constant Snacking <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tempting as it may be to spend your days stuck inside\nbinge-watching and snacking on chips, doing so can be harmful to your teeth. Whenever\nyou consume something starchy or sugary, bacteria in your mouth feed on those\nparticles and create acid that erodes your enamel. This is actually what causes\ncavities. Frequent snacking gives these bacteria plenty of time to cause decay.\nIt\u2019s much healthier to stick to three meals a day with only one or two snacks\nin between. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Healthier Stress-Reducing Activities  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Instead of engaging in any of the harmful habits listed\nabove, try these activities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n