false beliefs on dental health
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I am sure you have heard many dental myths or false beliefs on dental health. There are actually lots of misconceptions concerning excellent oral health. TheseTRANSCRIPT
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False Beliefs On Dental Health
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False Beliefs On Dental Health
• There are many myths about good dental care. Some false beliefs are even passed down from parents to children.
• As a result, children have digested these myths and circulated it in their consciousness.
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Here are common myths
• “If your teeth seem to look okay, then, you do not need to visit your dentist.”
• This belief is false. There are a lot of dental problems that cannot be seen by the naked eye.
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Unseen dental problems
• These include: periodontal or gum disease, minute cracks or fractures, small cavities and some root infections are just few examples of unseen dental problems.
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The preventive measures
• When you go to your dentist, he or she will utilize the use of dental x-rays and other devices to detect such problems.
• Dental visit is not only done for curing and treating dental problems. It is more of a preventive measure to keep teeth and gums healthy.
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Your family’s genes
• “Having strong teeth is in your family’s genes. So, you do not have to worry about having dental checkups.”
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Genetics plays a small part
• Genetics plays a small part on your teeth’s composition. However, proper oral hygiene plays a major role in how healthy your teeth and gums are.
• Regular brushing and flossing coupled with professional cleanings can help keep your teeth for a life time.
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Brushing after eating
• “You do not have to brush after eating, chewing gum works just the same.”
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Brushing after eating
• “You do not have to brush after eating, chewing gum works just the same.”• Actually, it is the saliva produced from
chewing a gum that helps your mouth clean, not the chewing gum itself.
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Innate bacterial-fighting enzyme
• Saliva has an innate bacterial-fighting enzyme which your body produces to keep you from having cavities.
• It washes away food debris to some degree. However, saliva alone cannot be a replacement to brushing and flossing.
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Chewing gum
• Saliva cannot remove the sticky plaque on the surfaces of your teeth or completely remove food debris.
• If you are in a place where you don’t have access to a toothbrush, then the next best option is chewing gum.
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If your gums are bleeding
• “If your gums are bleeding, you have to skip brushing.”
• Brushing too strongly can hurt gingiva and cause bleeding.
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The reason for bleeding gums
• However, the main reason for bleeding gums is gum disease. Generally, bacterial infection causes gum bleeding.
• First try using a soft bristled toothbrush, but it is imperative to see your dentist as well to determine whether you have gum disease.
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The aspirin
• “Aspirin placed directly on the toothache can alleviate the pain.”
• Aspirin is a drug with chemical composition. You may suffer additional pain due to chemical burn of your. Seek your dentist’s help instead.
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“Dental treatment if you are pregnant.”
• There are dental procedures that are not advisable for pregnant women.
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“Dental treatment if you are pregnant.”
• These are complicated things like dental surgeries and X-rays.
• However, thorough cleaning is actually a must when you are pregnant.
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Routine dental treatments
• Sometimes you may even need it more often during pregnancies because of the hormonal changes.
• Also routine dental treatments are usually ok as well.
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Myths and hearsays
• Myths and hearsays are rampant in any aspects of life.
• By consulting the right persons, you will have the facts rather than fiction.
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Your oral health
• Your oral health and dental health is very important not just for the health of your mouth but also the well-being of your entire body.
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Gum disease and the bacteria
• Remember, your mouth effects your body and there is a strong correlation between gum disease and the bacteria in the mouth and diseases like diabetes and heart disease.
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