Things You Didn't Know Could Harm Your Teeth. (2)

2. BRUSHING: Some of you are probably like, brushing! This chick obviously has Nigerian parents who believe that using a chewing stick is better than brushing. You wouldn't be completely wrong however; because my father is one man who believes in the power of the chewing stick. At this point, you're probably about to shut your laptop because you believe that I'm probably not a reliable source for information on dental hygiene. I assure you, everything I'm saying will make sense soon enough. 

What the picture says, I want you to brush your teeth, just not too much. Teeth are tough- their enamel is the hardest part of the body;but even with all their strength there are just some things teeth can't handle. The ideal is to brush your teeth three times a day after each meal; but doing it too soon after you eat can erode the enamel on your teeth. This is because the tooth enamel becomes softer in the acidic environment formed in your mouth when you eat. 

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Not to scare you or anything, but this is what your teeth will look like if you brush too hard or too much. 
I hope that by now I've proved to you that I know what I'm talking about so that you'll take my advice seriously. 

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Source: Pamela Babcock "15 Ways To Wreck Your Teeth", www.webmd.com/oral-health/feature/how-to-wreck-your-teeth.