We have all been guilty of this at one time or another – using our teeth not to just chew food, but using our teeth as tools to open a package, bite our nails, or, believe it or not, pop the top off an old-school bottle of pop or beer! This blog post serves as a reminder that your teeth are only meant to be used to chew your food, not as tools…
Using your teeth in a way nature did not intend to be used may result in breaks, fractures, and premature wear. Ideally, we want your teeth to last forever. Nothing makes us sadder than when we see a preventable “teeth as tools” dental emergency resulting from the teeth being used in place of a screwdriver, nail clipper or scissors. Please remember, even the innocent opening of a plastic package with the teeth can result in an injury that can be very painful – and an emergency visit to our office!