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It\u2019s a fact of life that many dental emergencies<\/a> can\u2019t be prevented. These issues often stem from factors beyond a person\u2019s control. Still, you can steer clear of some urgent oral care problems. One fine way is to avoid things you should never put in your mouth. If you\u2019d like, your New Lenox dentist will explain this approach in detail. Read on to learn four key things that you shouldn\u2019t ever put in your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Fingernails<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Are you a chronic nail-biter? \u00a0If so, you\u2019re in good company \u2013 nail-biting is a common nervous habit. Still, you should avoid the habit for your smile\u2019s sake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You see, nail biting is harmful to tooth enamel. This action can crack the top layer of your teeth until areas become hypersensitive. Plus, the biting stresses the joints of your jawbone. It creates pressure that can trigger grinding and clenching, making your teeth, ears, and jaw ache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cigarettes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most people now know that cigarettes aren\u2019t good for one\u2019s health. Smoking them greatly raises your risk of cancer and many other serious diseases. That said, less well-known is how cigarettes can cause dental emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cigarette smoking is strongly linked to gum disease \u2013 an infection of your gum tissue. By puffing on each tube, your gums will get irritated until they slowly erode. The infected tissue could then cause tooth loss, severe mouth pain, and worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lemons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You know the old saying, \u201cWhen life gives you lemons, make lemonade?\u201d Well, you probably shouldn\u2019t take it literally. Putting lemons or lemon juice in your mouth will greatly harm your grin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The crux of the matter is that lemons are very acidic. Sucking on one can very quickly erode the enamel on your teeth. Adding insult to injury, lemon juice can also feed bacteria and form plaque on your teeth. That means drinking it could easily lead to painful cavities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

If you misplace your toothbrush, you may think to borrow one from a friend or family member. It\u2019s not a big deal, right? Wrong \u2013 using someone else\u2019s toothbrush can lead to emergency situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, a used toothbrush is full of bacteria. One that belongs to another person could expose you to many harmful microbes. In terms of oral health, this exposure may lead to cavities, gum disease, etc. It could also do greater damage by making you sick and bedridden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To reduce your dental emergency risk, note the things you should never put in your mouth. Your dental provider could go over these items at your next dental checkup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Atrium Family Dental<\/u><\/a> is based in New Lenox, IL. Led by <\/em>Drs. Albert<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>Snow<\/em><\/a>, and <\/em>Feller<\/em><\/a>, our practice seeks to give each patient the ideal level of dentistry. That means we offer preventive, cosmetic, and restorative services, as well as emergency dental care. Our office is also a certified provider of both TMJ therapy and Invisalign clear aligners. If you\u2019d like more details or to book a visit, you can reach us on <\/em>our website<\/em><\/a> or by phone at (815)-462-9990<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s a fact of life that many dental emergencies can\u2019t be prevented. These issues often stem from factors beyond a person\u2019s control. Still, you can steer clear of some urgent oral care problems. One fine way is to avoid things you should never put in your mouth. If you\u2019d like, your New Lenox dentist will […]<\/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":[],"yoast_head":"\nThings You Should Never Put in Your Mouth | Atrium Family Dental<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Most people want to avoid dental emergencies. 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