To some individuals, it is shocking to know that breaking a tooth is more common than they might think. Some people will go their whole lives without breaking a single tooth, while others will break multiple teeth in their lifetime.

Many people might say that teeth breaking is linked to how well someone takes care of their teeth, such as with regular brushing and flossing, but this is not true most of the time. When it comes to a broken tooth, Trinity residents should know that there are some situations or actions that are more common for an individual.

Here are some of the common reasons why someone will have to go to the dentist for a broken tooth.

 Physical Contact

Probably the most common reason why someone would go to a dental professional to look at and address a broken tooth is related to physical contact.

For some individuals it can be an accident where they get in the mouth by a person or an object, for others it is something as common as a sporting accident that causes a broken tooth. Trinity residents should know that most of the time someone does not see this common, and a broken tooth from an accident is very common for both kids and adults.

There are some people who will get hit in the mouth and never have to deal with a broken tooth, but for others it can be a minor accident that causes it.

Eating The Wrong Foods

Another common reason why someone will break their teeth and need to go to a dentist is when an individual eats the wrong food and is not being careful. This is a common situation when someone is eating very hard or crunchy foods. When it comes to hard foods and a broken tooth, trinity residents should know that one of the most notorious foods is peanut brittle.

Similar to situations with sports related accidents, a person can go their whole life eating hard or crunchy foods and never having a problem with them. This is why it is important to always be careful when eating certain foods.

*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Anchor Dental Care*