{"id":55,"date":"2025-01-06T22:36:21","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T22:36:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hanfordfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=55"},"modified":"2025-02-25T22:38:06","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T22:38:06","slug":"objects-dont-put-in-mouth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hanfordfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/objects-dont-put-in-mouth\/","title":{"rendered":"Objects You Should Definitely NOT Put in Your Mouth!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When it comes to taking the best care of your teeth, there are things you should do \u2013 and things you definitely should not do! Your dentist would highly recommend brushing your pearly whites twice daily and flossing at least once per day, but they definitely wouldn\u2019t encourage biting into one of these hazardous objects. If you\u2019d rather avoid chipping a tooth and needing to make an emergency dental appointment<\/a>, keep reading!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pencils or Pens<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Usually when you\u2019re holding a pencil or pen, you\u2019re trying to write something profound. Or maybe just something that will help you pass an exam! Either way, the gears in your brain are likely to be turning, which can make it tempting to chew on the closest, most convenient thing in reach: your writing utensil. They\u2019re not the hardest things in the world, but frequent gnawing can wear down your enamel \u2013 and your precious number 2 pencil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jolly Ranchers \u2013 And Other Such Candies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jolly Ranchers, on the other hand, are hard as nails! Other tough candies like lollipops and Lemon Heads can be just as dangerous. The point is that they\u2019re solid enough to chip a tooth, or make existing damage even worse. If you can\u2019t deprive yourself of these types of treats, try to resist the urge to bite them in half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hair Ties<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

They keep your hair up when you need to get down to business, and they\u2019re your emotional support system when you keep them wrapped around your wrist, just in case. Hair ties are friends, not food, so don\u2019t chew on these elastic tools. You probably don\u2019t want dandruff and hair oil in your mouth, anyway!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Packaging<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Teeth are a popular tool of choice for men with short or damaged fingernails \u2013 or women with extra-long acrylics. Opening a package or letter with your pearly whites, however, can also wear down your enamel, and may cause jaw problems over time. The tearing motion you make while trying to get to the contents of your mail is definitely one way of developing a TMJ disorder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aglets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What in the world is an aglet? You know that little plastic tube at the end of your shoelaces or some sweatshirt hood-strings? That\u2019s an aglet. Since they keep your laces and strings from unraveling, you probably don\u2019t want to risk breaking them. Plus, think about where that aglet has been. It\u2019s likely not your most hygienic option!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t restrict yourself to avoiding the dental hazards listed in this post. Plenty of objects simply aren\u2019t meant to be bitten into. Your teeth are primarily for chewing on food, so gnawing on anything else can have some emergency-worthy consequences. Be mindful of what you put in your mouth and keep smiling!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Dr. Navneet Kaur Randhawa, Dr. Sonam Rambhia, and Dr. Nikunj Raiyani<\/a> are proud to come together as a team at Hanford Family Dental Center. Their unique skills and experiences enable us to offer a variety of quality dental services to patients of all ages. If you chip, crack, or break a tooth, or experience a different kind of dental emergency, we\u2019ll do our best to see you on a same-day basis so we can promptly restore your oral health and function! To contact<\/a> our office, call 559-530-8080.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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