Some people like to chew. Pens, pencils, bottle caps, all of these are reduced to a pulpy wreck between their teeth. Unfortunately, a lot of this can be very bad for you, and Song’s Lynnwood dental center advises that you break the habit before you end up breaking a molar.
Quite frankly, the human mouth was not built to handle anything much stronger than a tender bit of meat. Habitual chewing of hard substances like pen caps, or even ice, can wear down enamel and eventually damage a tooth. Some of us are able to put our chompers to effective use against packaging material, but this is just as destructive. If you’re a chronic chewer, it’s time to stop.
There are options available for habitual chewers. Sugar-free gum can provide a tooth-friendly alternative, hopefully to wean you off of the practice entirely. If you’re already experiencing wear from your chewing, consult your Lynnwood dentist.
