You’ve probably heard it a thousand times: 'Take care of your teeth, or they'll rot!' But seriously, how easy is it to actually mess up your teeth? I mean, you have to really try, right? Fun fact: The enamel on your teeth is the hardest substance in your body. Yes, even harder than your skull.. which explains why biting into an apple doesn’t shatter them like glass. Shocking, I know. Sure, you might think that chomping on a piece of ice or sipping your morning coffee is the beginning of the end. But guess what? It’s not! It takes a little more effort than that to really wreck your smile, The real villain? Dun dun dun…* Sugar and bacteria! Yep, a bunch of microscopic bacteria eating away at your teeth. Who knew your sweet tooth was plotting against you all along? But don't worry, it's not like it happens overnight. That would be too easy! So, you’ve got some time. It’s not like skipping brushing for a day will have your teeth falling out tomorrow. Give it a few months of absolute neglect, and then you might have something to worry about. But hey, at least you'll have your Netflix binge-watching excuses, right? Lucky for you, avoiding tooth decay is pretty basic: Brush twice a day, floss, and cut down on sugar. I mean, unless you’re really into scheduling dental emergencies, you’ll be fine. So the moral of the story? You’re not going to ruin your teeth by simply living your life. But if you really want to, neglect them for a year or so and see what happens! But seriously—take care of your teeth. They’re tougher than you think, but don’t push it.