dental myths - darren bywater
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DENTAL MYTHS
DENTAL MYTHS
“Brushing before an appointment with the dentist will hide the fact I haven’t been brushing regularly!”
Myth #1
DENTAL MYTHS
“Brushing before an appointment with the dentist will hide the fact I haven’t been brushing!” FALSE
Myth #1
DENTAL MYTHS
“Brushing before an appointment with the dentist will hide the fact I haven’t been brushing!” FALSE
Myth #1
Not following the recommended two-minute brushing twice daily will make the gums red, swollen and bleed easily, making it obvious to the dentist. There is no way the dentist will not know that the patient is not brushing regularly.
DENTAL MYTHS
“The more I brush, the healthier my teeth will be!”
Myth #2
DENTAL MYTHS
“The more I brush, the healthier my teeth will be!”
FALSEMyth #2
DENTAL MYTHS
“The more I brush, the healthier my teeth will be!”
FALSEMyth #2
Over-brushing the teeth can wear the teeth due to the abrasive property of toothpaste. This could lead to dental problems. In between the twice-a-day brushing regimen, rinse after eating and chew sugar free gum to avoid plaque build-up.
DENTAL MYTHS
“Teeth whitening is always harmful”
FALSETeeth whitening done professionally will cause no damage to the teeth enamel but it may cause teeth sensitivity and gum redness on a short-term basis.
Myth #3
DENTAL MYTHS
“My teeth feel fine, I don’t need to go to the dentist”
Myth #4
DENTAL MYTHS
“My teeth feel fine, I don’t need to go to the dentist”
FALSEMyth #4
DENTAL MYTHS
“My teeth feel fine, I don’t need to go to the dentist”
FALSEMyth #4
Regular checkups are very important. Early tooth decay can be symptomless, and other dental issues such as periodontal disease (gum disease) can have a slow onset and you may not be aware of the problem until your teeth become mobile.
DENTAL MYTHS
“Whiter teeth are healthier teeth!”
FALSEMyth #5
While your teeth may be sparkling, this cannot show if there is an infection or cavities between the teeth. Pure white teeth do not equate to healthier teeth, although they should be on the whiter side. The natural colour of teeth vary from one person to another where people with healthy teeth could have darker teeth than the next.
DENTAL MYTHS
“There is fluoride in our water supply!”
FALSEMyth #6
(probably)
DENTAL MYTHS
“There is fluoride in our water supply!”
FALSEMyth #6
There is currently only around 10% of the UK population’s water supply that contains fluoride. Check this with your water supplier.
(probably)
DENTAL MYTHS
“Only sugar from cakes & sweets are bad for my teeth!”
Myth #7
DENTAL MYTHS
“Only sugar from cakes & sweets are bad for my teeth!”
FALSEMyth #7
DENTAL MYTHS
“Only sugar from cakes & sweets are bad for my teeth!”
FALSEMyth #7
While all these foods are bad for your teeth (and general health), dried fruit, fruit juice and honey contain natural sugars that can cause tooth decay. Limit the amount of these foods that you eat, don’t have them between meals and brush your teeth twice a day.
DENTAL MYTHS
“I will need dentures when I am older!”
FALSEMyth #8
(probably)
DENTAL MYTHS
“I will need dentures when I am older!”
FALSEMyth #8
Improvements to dental hygiene mean that more of us keep our natural teeth into old age. In 1968, 37% of adults had no natural teeth. By 1998 the figure had fallen to 12%.
(probably)
DENTAL MYTHS
“I will know when I have a cavity!”
FALSEMyth #9
A dentist can detect a cavity long before it causes any pain, this is why regular checkups are very important.
DENTAL MYTHS
“Poor oral hygiene only affects the mouth!”
FALSEMyth #10
DENTAL MYTHS
“Poor oral hygiene only affects the mouth!”
FALSEMyth #10
Brushing your teeth actually helps protect your heart too. Inflammation from periodontal disease has been linked to greater risk of cardiovascular disease and can lead to a heart attack.
DENTAL MYTHS
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