Myths and Facts

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Clear the Myths & know the Facts about your teeth & gums!

Myth

Teeth do not remain shining white for long time after any bleaching procedure.

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Fact

• The effect can last for about a year or so, but after the bleaching procedure, due to irregular brushing and flossing, consumption of staining foods or drinks and smoking, the effects usually decreases.

• The shade will not be darker than your initial natural tooth color.

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Myth

After having a root canal treatment, my tooth is completely restored.

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Fact

• After the pulp of the tooth has been removed, the tooth can become very dry and brittle.

• Having a permanent restoration will help protect your tooth from fracturing.

• Make a follow-up appointment with your dentist to have the tooth permanently restored.

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Myth

An artificial set of teeth or complete denture that is made once lasts forever.

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Fact

• The oral tissues that lie below the dentures change over a period of time but the dentures are made of stiff materials that do not adapt according to the changing contours of the oral tissues.

• Thus, most dentists advice changing of the dentures once in at least 5 years.

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