Biting your nails and opening packages with your teeth may seem harmless, but you’ll be surprised to learn that you can chip a tooth this way. Certain habits such as these can be detrimental to your dental health. Dr. Nick Mobilia of Elite Dental Arts can treat tooth sensitivity, but prevention is always best. If your teeth are sensitive and you practice any of these bad habits, we encourage you to try your best and cut back.
- · You’re brushing too hard – over time, if you brush with too much force, you can wear down the protective layers of your teeth and expose the microscopic hollow tubes or canals that lead to your dental nerves. When these tubules are exposed, tooth sensitivity is a result.
- · You’re eating too many acidic foods – If the pathways to your nerves are exposed, acidic foods will cause you pain.
- · You have tooth decay – If you have tooth decay, it’s easy for bacteria to accumulate in these tiny crevices, which causes acid build-up and enamel breakdown.
- · You’re a tooth grinder – Grinding your teeth can wear down your enamel. This exposes the dentin and causes sensitive teeth.
If you have questions or concerns about dental health, please give us a call. To learn about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.elitedentalarts.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Nick Mobilia of Elite Dental Arts here in New York, NY, call our office at 212-681-0939.
Nick M. Mobilia, DDS
ELITE DENTAL ARTS
9 East 45th Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10017
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