While your teeth are strong and may go many years without showing any signs of weakness, this doesn't mean that they are invincible. Sometimes your teeth can withstand a good amount of force and not be damaged; however, there may be other times when your teeth can suffer the smallest amount of stress and end up with damage. This can be due to taking that stress in a weak area, and at just the right angle. For this reason, it is important to be conscious of how you are treating your teeth at all times, and do what you can to keep them as strong as possible.

Don't roughhouse without a mouth guard

Most people are aware of the fact that they need to wear a protective mouth guard when they are involved in contact sports, but they will do other types of rough housing without giving their teeth a second thought, such as wrestling with friends, or skateboarding. However, you really should wear a mouth guard any time there is a chance that you may fall or take any kind of hit to the mouth.

Remember what your teeth were designed for

Your teeth were designed perfectly for biting into food and chewing it. While they may seem strong, and they may be the most convenient tool for other purposes, you will be putting them at risk of damage any time you put your teeth under stresses they weren't intended to endure, such as opening packages or using them as bottle openers.

Keep your teeth healthy

The best thing you can do to keep your teeth as healthy as possible is to make sure you get in to see your dentist for routine checkups at least once a year; more often if your dentist sees a reason for more frequent exams. You also want to make sure you take care of your teeth by maintaining a solid oral care regimen. A well-rounded diet that is high in calcium and Vitamin D is also important to having a healthy set of teeth.

Seek help right away when there are issues 

Anytime you have any concerns about your teeth, you should be making an appointment to get in to see the dentist. Ignoring potential dental problems can directly lead to root canals, dental bridges, crowns, or other more serious issues that could have been avoided by treating the original problem early on.