7 bad habits that wreck your teeth

Want a healthy, white smile? Things you may be doing everyday could ruin your chances. Now, it’s no surprise that if you don’t brush or floss enough—twice a day for brushing, once a day for flossing—you’ll probably be out of the running for prettiest smile on your block. But what you drink, eat and even how you take care of your choppers could be damaging them, too. Check out these ways you could be wrecking your teeth.

Medically reviewed in June 2019.