Question 1

is eating ice bad for your teeth, ?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Cold + hard = fractures.  Micro fractures  stain now, chip later.

Question 2

are squash drinks really that bad for my teeth?

Accepted Answer

Acids can harm teeth: Squash drinks can be very acidic and sugary which are bad for your teeth. Drinking thru a straw will decrease your teeth's exposure to these drinks. So if you drink squash drinks use a straw and moderation.

Question 3

is teeth clenching bad?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If not treated clinching will ultimately manifest itself in damaging either the teeth or the muscles of the jaw.  See your dentist and get a night guard along with some exercises to take some of the stress out of those mucsles which should help decrease the clinching.

Question 4

i am have a bad teeth ace?

Accepted Answer

Toothache.: Have you been receiving regular dental care? If you have a sudden toothache, I could represent an infection underneath the tooth was in the gums. This might need to be drained. Ideally speaking, you should get to the dentist very soon.

Question 5

is stevia bad for your teeth?

Accepted Answer

Any sugary substance: can be bad for your teeth if no taken in moderation.

Question 6

is listerine bad for my teeth?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: When used as directed listerine is very safe  and good at helping reduce gingivitis.  It does have alcohol (burn) which can irritate the gums if held in the mouth too long. If you have dry mouth, listerine could also make you even drier.  Dry mouth, xerostomia, can cause teeth to decay very quickly.

Question 7

how bad is diet pop for your teeth?

Accepted Answer

Not like regular: Diet soda may have other health issues, but not bad for teeth. Regular soda has lots of sugar: sucrose (a mixture of glucose and fructose) or high fructose corn syrup (a cheaper version of glucose and fructose). It leads to increase in plaque (bacteria) and increases tooth decay. Neither give good nutritional value. Milk (or soy milk) gives protein, calcium, vits. Water or seltzer refesh, no cals.

Question 8

is it bad for your teeth to chew gum?

Accepted Answer

No: It is actually good for them as long as it is sugar free.

Question 9

is using a toothpick bad for my teeth?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Toothpicks can be a valuable aid in removing plaque from teeth surfaces.  If not used carefully, parts can break off and lodge between teeth or form splinters that stick into the gums.Repeated use can cause undesired spacing due toa orthodontic forces placed on the teeth.

Question 10

how does lemons make our teeth go bad?

Accepted Answer

Acid: Lemons are very acidic. The bacteria that cause tooth decay produce ac ids. The acids etch your tooth enamel, leaching calcium from your teeth. The result is higher incidence of decay. Remember, all things in moderation.

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