
28. Brushing Your Teeth With Abrasive Substances
Your grandmother may recommend brushing your teeth with baking soda to give you a whiter smile, or you may prefer using toothpaste that has micro pearls to help sweep excess food off of your teeth. But experts suggest that using abrasive substances, such as baking soda and toothpaste with micro pearls, to brush your teeth can do more harm than good. The abrasives can wear away the enamel, exposing the inner part of your teeth and also speeding up the process of tooth decay. Brush twice a day with a low-abrasive fluoride toothpaste, and follow up with floss.