To keep your smile at its best, steer clear of these dental hazards:
- Opening packages with your teeth, which can lead to chipped or broken teeth
- Chewing on pens, pencils, fingernails or ice, which can cause your teeth to crack
- Playing sports without a mouth guard, leaving your teeth exposed to potential injuries
- Mouth and/or lip piercings, that can cause tooth damage as well as harbor bacteria
- Medicinal cough drops and lozenges that are just as sugar-laden as candy