{"id":93,"date":"2024-08-12T19:51:17","date_gmt":"2024-08-12T19:51:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.charmsmiledental.com\/blog\/?p=93"},"modified":"2024-08-29T19:52:56","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T19:52:56","slug":"spit-it-out-5-things-not-to-chew","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.charmsmiledental.com\/blog\/spit-it-out-5-things-not-to-chew\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cSpit That Out of Your Mouth!\u201d: 5 Things You Shouldn\u2019t Chew On"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you have a dog or small child, you\u2019re probably used to hearing the phrase, \u201cspit that out of your mouth!\u201d However, even adults get the impulse to chew on things they really shouldn\u2019t. Whether you\u2019re a chronic biter or not, keep reading. Resisting the urge to put these five things in your mouth could help you avoid a dental emergency<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#1. Raw Lemons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You might enjoy the sour sensation, but your pearly whites don\u2019t like being exposed to acidic flavors for prolonged periods. Overly acidic foods and beverages can erode your enamel. When this protective surface-layer thins, you\u2019re more vulnerable to dental staining, sensitivity, and bacteria-induced conditions like tooth decay. Instead of sucking on this tart fruit directly, drop lemon juice in your water and drink it with a straw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2. Stubborn Bottle Caps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So not everyone has a bottle-opener with them at all times \u2013 that\u2019s fine. You\u2019re still better off using almost anything other than your teeth! Prying at metal bottle caps can fracture your tooth right down the middle, in which case you could very well lose it. Plastic caps aren\u2019t much better, as they can cause chronic jaw pain. Stick to making multiple opening attempts with your hands or get a better grip by wrapping your shirt around your palm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#3. Not Your Mama\u2019s Toothbrush<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t use someone else\u2019s toothbrush. You won\u2019t break a tooth, but you will introduce all of their bacteria into your oral biome, along with any germs carrying illness. It\u2019s simply not hygienic. Hold off on brushing for one night, or better yet, visit a grocery store and pick up a new brush!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#4. Cumbersome Keys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever got to your doorstep, only to shove your keys in your mouth while you fumble with a package or sack of groceries? Think about where your keys have been. In your hands, which were likely very sweaty this time of year. At the bottom of your purse, with discarded candy-wrappers and receipts touched by various people. You might have even let your friend borrow your keys! Key-biting is a one-two punch of bad hygiene and high risk for dental damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#5. Satisfying Ice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Crunching ice is satisfying. There\u2019s just something soothing about the texture, or maybe humans really like endangering their teeth for some strange scientific reason. Pretty much any shape of ice cube has the same consistency as a hard piece of candy. In other words, they are unfortunately able to chip, crack, or break teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of these habits might be difficult to cut loose. If you have a moment of forgetfulness and come to regret it, don\u2019t be shy about calling your emergency dentist. Accidents are a part of life, and though some can be avoided more than others, your dental team is more worried about your oral health. You can count on them to help you and your teeth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Dr. Mahmoud Homsi<\/a> earned his dental degree from the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. He\u2019s taken several advanced continuing education courses in a variety of specialties, which enables him to assess an oral situation quickly and keenly. If you find yourself in the midst of a dental emergency, Dr. Homsi will know just what to do! To contact<\/a> his office, call 603-228-0123.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you have a dog or small child, you\u2019re probably used to hearing the phrase, \u201cspit that out of your mouth!\u201d However, even adults get the impulse to chew on things they really shouldn\u2019t. Whether you\u2019re a chronic biter or not, keep reading. Resisting the urge to put these five things in your mouth could help you avoid a dental emergency. 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