The best way to care for your dental health is to do more than brush your teeth and visit your dentist; you should also know what can potentially be causing problems and how to avoid it. Here are four little-known things that may cause dental problems:

1. Birth Control Pills: Birth control pills are used by many women for the sole reason that they protect against pregnancy. However, they can also be used for maintaining hormone balance in the body. The problem with birth control pills, though, is that they can cause tooth problems, such as tooth decay, which also leads to bad breath. The best way to avoid this is to choose a different method of contraception, or you can talk to your dentist once you are on birth control pills so that they are aware of the dangers of potential tooth decay and can take extra measures to help prevent it. 
2. Nail Biting: Nail biting is not only a bad habit, but it can also cause problems with your dental health. This is because nail biting can lead to improper alignment of the teeth since you are putting pressure on your teeth when you bite down on your hard nails. Look for ways to treat and combat your nail biting habit to avoid this. 
3. Too Much Time in the Pool: When you spend too much time in the swimming pool, it can lead to dental problems. The reason is because of the chemicals that are used to treat the water in swimming pools. These chemicals can cause brown spots on the teeth, which are extremely difficult to remove. If you spend a lot of time in the pool because of sports or for any other reason, be sure to brush both before and after swimming to avoid this issue. 
4. White Wine: Most people know that drinking red wine is bad for the teeth because it can cause staining. However, not many people realize that white wine is just as bad. This is because wine contains acids that can open the pores on the surface of the teeth. This leaves your teeth susceptible to staining. On top of this, the acid can eat away at the enamel making your teeth weak. 

When you know these four little-known things that can cause dental problems, you can be sure that you take the right measures to avoid the issue in the future.