Let’s talk about a few common myths of oral health and shed some light on them for a better understanding. Best dentists will advise you that the following are only myths and are not to be believed.

MYTH 1 : BRUSHING HARDER CLEANS BETTER

Many people try to brush harder to clean off the deposits around their teeth. Instead of helping in maintaining hygiene, it actually does more damage. The harder the brushing, more trauma is endured by the tooth enamel and gums. Many people think brushing harder will reduce cavities and tooth decay, but it is not true. These can lead to other problems such as wear of enamel, the outermost layer of your tooth. 

It can also cause gums to recede due to brushing harder. Make sure to visit your general dentist near you to find the right way to brush your teeth

MYTH 2 : KIDS DON’T NEED DENTAL CARE AS THEIR TEETH WILL FALL OFF.

Even though kids have milk teeth which will fall off eventually, they need to be taken care of while they are still in your mouth. If good oral hygiene habits are taught and incorporated early in life, they can help the child even once the permanent teeth erupt. If the milk teeth are maintained well then the chances of infection or decay in permanent teeth is very low. Milk teeth act as a very important guide for the permanent teeth to erupt. In case of premature falling of milk teeth, there is a chance that the permanent teeth may drift from their original position, which may cause a disturbance in the alignment of the child’s teeth in future. 

To avoid decay and malaligned teeth in your kid’s mouth, early and regular visits to the dentist for regular check ups and dental care is a must.

MYTH 3 : IF YOU BRUSH TWICE THEN YOU DON’T NEED TO FLOSS.

Brushing twice is definitely advisable but not at the cost of skipping flossing. Brushing takes care of tartar buildup around the front and back surface of the tooth. To prevent any tartar buildup in between your teeth, one needs to floss daily. Flossing takes care of 70-80% of plaque build up and is very important for oral hygiene. Flossing will ensure there is minimum tartar formed in between your teeth, thus reducing inflammation around your gums and maintaining the overall oral and dental health.

MYTH 4 : BLEEDING GUMS IS NORMAL.

Bleeding from gums is a sign that indicates an underlying condition of your gums, they may be irritated or inflamed. It is not something to be scared of, but serves as an indicator that one should not ignore. Color of healthy gums differs from the color of inflamed gums, so in case your gums are swollen and red, it is an indicator that something is irritating it. To ignore bleeding from gums may lead to gum disease which may be followed by loosening of teeth, bad breath and loss of healthy structure around the tooth. As soon as you notice bleeding from gums make sure to book an appointment with a dentist near you for better maintenance of oral and dental health.

MYTH 5 : CLEANING WILL DAMAGE MY TEETH.


Cleaning is done at the interface of tooth and gums, basically along the gum line to remove any debris, tartar around the gums which may be surrounding your tooth. There is no structural alteration done to any of your teeth therefore there is no damage that your teeth incur after a round of cleaning. In fact it is recommended to get cleaning done once in six months to ensure good oral hygiene. Visit the dentist near you to get your round of cleaning done today.