The Risk of Using Your Teeth as Tools

Do you use your teeth to open packages or bottles? If so, that is not a habit that’s good for your dental health. Using your teeth as tools puts you at risk for a dental emergency. 

However, one interesting fact? Thomas Edison would bite the edges of his piano to better “hear” the sounds. Just watch this video:

We definitely don’t recommend doing that! You could potentially damage your tooth. However, if you are dealing with dental pain, we can certainly help. Call Lopez Dental Associates today at 580-246-4488 for an appointment in Lawton, OK. You can also make an appointment online.