Debunking myths series -part 2

GREEETINGS TO ALL MY DEAR READERS AND VIEWERS…

Let’s begin with the part 2 Busting myths in lieu of dental care.Many misconceptions and misinformations  spread through word of mouth or by the social media and many other sources.

It's important to emphasize on the facts rather than believing the misinformation for out benefit and making the Dental care the PRIORITY. 

Introduction.

In continuation with the series 1 of Debunking myths in lieu of DENTAL CARE .

Dental care plays a vital role for the overall well-being.

These misconceptions or myths lead to confusion and potentially harmful practices.

 

Based on substantial facts and evidence-based information based on time to time evaluation or researches happeni g in the field of conventional and modern DENTISTRY can put a positive impact o the oral health rather than affecting following the misconceptions spread  or hovering via the social media handles.

 

 

Let’s take up the myths considered reluctantly or imbibed in our minds one by one with associated facts.

Tooth loss is genetic/dental health of the teeth is predetermined by genetics-

It’s not genetic and is preventable by religiously following the oral hygiene regimen-includes flossing ,brushing and regular visits to the dentist.

In this way you can enjoy your pearly whites throughout life with no hassles,or infections or just inflammation that set in when not being a avid follower of the oral hygiene regimen.

 

It's not connected to your general health.

It’s very much the impression of your Systemic morbidities or causes underlying along with the medication being consumed.

DO INVEST IN YOUR GENERAL HEALTH TOO.IT MORE OR LESS OUTS A VISIBLE IMPACT ON YOUR ORAL HEALTH WELLNESS.

 

 

Brushing Harder Means Cleaner Teeth.

Hard/harsh/aggressive brushing can result in wearing of the teeth (teeth wear and tear) by the hard bristles of the  brush used.

Causes sensitivity and discoloration as well.

 

 

Time doesn’t matter at what time are you choosing for the brushing.

Time of brushing is crucial for brushing before sleep importantantly as it removes all the sugars and stuck food that can be lead to overnight breeding of the bacteria causing cavities. Cavities further can cause or crop -up with more and more complex dental issues.

Treatment becomes difficult at time restoring the loss as it can further propagate to lss of teeth as well in case if grave negligence.

 

 

CHEWING GUM IS EXACTLY the SAME as brushing but not to be mistaken..

Chewing gums are not replacement to brushing.

They can help stimulate the saliva production and remove the bacteria but can ot remove the sticky biofilms attaching the teeth surfaces.

 

 

Brushing teeth before going in for the dental treatment or  maintenance of dental hygiene by hygienist.

This is not the case as you cannot run away from the actual condition visible and also will not hide the bad condition of the teeth in the last 6 months if been ignored.

Crowns and fillings (restoration) is a permanent solution to the teeth for rest of the life or in the coming future.

NO… IT’S NOT THE FOREVER SOLUTION AS RECURRANCE MAYCAUSE LONG- LASTING B CONSEQUENCES ON THE TEETH BEEN RESTORED.

RREGULAR CHECK-UP is must .

Can’t be taken lightly

 

Dental X-rays are dangerous.

Dental x-rays  are not dangerous are very safe in very low radiation.

Dental X-rays are very beneficial to detect the mild to severe issue that start initiating in the hard and soft tissues.

 

 

Dental visits to be avoided during PREGNANCY.

Dental visits should be undertaken during PREGNANCY.

Pregnancy -induced gingival inflammation during at some point of time.

So that very normal not to worry at all.

Regular check-ups and cleanings can be done and apart from that restorations and emergencies can be entertained.

But complex procedures to be avoided.

 

 

Visiting the dentist only after having problem.

But here you need to be clear that regular dental check-ups very much required without fail even if not having a slightest of the dental issue cropping-up..and keep waiting until it troubles you.

To avoid unnecessary discomfort is advisable.

Later the negligence cost will have to be paid by you.

 

 

Teeth whitening can damage(straps the top layer -ENAMEL) your teeth.

Not at all in case of professional cleaning rather than home cleaning.

Go in for advanced procedures available and enjoy your beautiful smiles.

 

 

Primary teeth not to be preserved as they are not important as Permanent teeth.

Take out this kind of an outlook as it can affect your Permanent teeth buds arising underneath the deciduous or baby teeth in terms of infection going down enormously.

Later it can Mar the confidence of the growing child .

So..

Need to be very cautious.

 

 

Bleeding gums are normal.

Bleeding gums are to be taken seriously as it can affect the anchorage of the teeth in and around the sockets.

So here we need to very alert that the gu infection should not  reach the advanced gingivitis stage also called periodontitis causing the teeth to fall.

 

 

Flossing is not necessary.

Flossing is equally necessary as it take out the foid debris hidden deep around and between the adjacent teeth to prevent the slow and progressive decay.

Flossing regimen to be followed religiously.

 

 

Natural sugars cannot harm your teeth.

Here again the pre-conceived notions inculcated in our minds that natural fruit sugars will not cause any harm to the teeth.But it’s the otherr way round.Bacteria cannot differentiate between the natural and the artificial/refined/processed sugars.

SO WHENEVER WE CONSUME SUGARS ,WE NEED TO RINSE .

MAKE IT A HABIT.

 

 

You should use an alcohol-based mouth wash.

Alcohol -based mouthwash can change the ecological basis of the oral MICROBIOME.

As alcohol cannot differentiate between the good and bad bacteria l or oral flora .So it will wash out everything. Can lead to ulcers,cancer,ruin cavity fillings etc.

 

 

Sugars responsible for the CAVITIES.

BUT NO…

SUGARS ALONE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOT THE OCCURANCE OF THE CAVITIES. CARBOHYDRATES THAT WE CONSUME CAN CAUSE CAVITIES as they ate finally broken down into sugars.

 

 

White teeth are healthy teeth-

WHITE TEETH ARE HEALTHY TEETH.IT’S NOT TRUE.Change in color can happen due to numerous factors like genetics,food and drinks,aging and unhealthy habits like smoking ,certain medications etc.

But yes you can go for teeth whitening procedures.(but only Professional cleaning).

If the teeth are sensitive, that doesn’t mean that teeth are worn -off .But that’s not the  case.Many factors can cause sensitivity like gum disease,cavities ,systemic factors like GERD ,Acid reflux etc.

 

 

Poor oral health doesn’t affect the systemic health.

Compromised ORAL health surely affects all your Systems like respiratory(lung) cardiac(heart),neurological factors like dementia(ALZHEIMER’Sdisease),strokes, chronic diseases like diabetes, Hypertension, low birth weight babies,cancerous condition related to stomach,pancreas ,lung,kidney etc.Be vigilent about your ORAL health wellness and in turn controlling the systemic complications further.

 

Gum disease only affects your ORAL health exclusively.

Gum inflammation affects the systemic health by the dissemination of the oral bacteria to the heart via blood stream affecting the heart largely(cardiovascular system) and can be carcinogenic causing cancer too.

 

 

Diet drinks are healthy choice for the overall oral health.

Diet drinks less in sugars are more acidic causing demineralization(stripping/erosion)of the enamel causing SENSITIVITY.Plus can cause cavities etc.

Tooth damaging beverages to be consumed in Moderation to reduce the consequences in lieu of oral health.

 

 

Oil pulling helps your dental health.

There is no scientific research that oil pulling has been beneficial.

You should rinse immediately after rinsing.

Delayed rinsing post brushing to attain optimal results.Immediate rinsing can inadvertently awayes away the flouride present in the tooth pastes that acts as a shield preventing cavities to happen

Atleast 30 min pause requires to enhance the protective magic of the flouride working on the tooth surfaces.

 

 

All tooth paste is the same.

Choosing the right toothpaste is the key

Range of toothpaste available in the markrt that addresses .distinct oral health issues or needs like sensitivity relief ,tartar control,teeth whitening etc.

It's important to have a conversation with your dentist to help you choose an appropriate tooth paste to treat your dental issue appropriately.

 

 

Sparkling water is good for me /my teeth.

Sparkling water is best to maintain the healthy teeth than the carbonated beveissuesare quite acidic lead to serious decay.To limit the decay..use straw or drink fast following having eater thereafter.

 

 

Dental cleaning leads to sensitivity.

Prolonged deposition of calculus and plaque lead to exposure of the roots of the teeth.

Roots are sensitive to beverages,food and even air.

Temporary sensitivity happens after or post removal of calculus(tartar) from the teeth which subsides in a day or two.

So in that case anti-sensitivity tooth paste are recommended for the same by the dentist.

 

 

 

Dental cleaning (scaling/prophylaxis) leads to Loosening of the teeth.

Scaling  doesn’t leads to Loosening of yhe teeth.MOBILE TEETH ARE consequences of the Periodontitis(advanced gingivitis) which damages the gums and the supporting tissues.

Regular dental check-ups can prevent both gingivitis and  the advanced gingivitis and scaling sessions every 6 months.

 

 

An infant’s mouth should not be cleaned as mouth don’t have teeth.

Cleaning the infant’s mouth necessary to ensure that no residual BREAST milk remains after feeding sessions.

To prevent the bacterial build-up,the cleaning should be done using damp-gauze gauze piece.

 

 

Brushing is not needed for the toddler untill the age of 4 or 5 years.

Deciduous teeth start erupting from the age of 6 months.

Brushing milk teeth without tooth paste post bottle feeding can lead to breeding of the bacteria. They use the sugar and convert it into acids leading to demineralization of the tooth surfaces causing cavities or caries ( known as BABY BOTTLE CARIES/NUESING BOTTLE CARIES IN THE TODDLERS).

 

 

Eyesight is hampered when tooth is extracted or removed from the upper jaw(maxilla).

There is no relationship between the upper teeth and the vision doesn’t get affected by the removal of the teeth/tooth.

 

 

Whitening  teeth means weakening the teeth.

Stains causing food  and beverages and the age factor influences the aesthetics of the teeth.

In that case tooth whitening procedures should be employed just to restore pearly whites.

Zoom teeth whitening(uses bleaching agents-hydrogen peroxide)and laser teeth whitening(uses bleaching gel) dentistry is in now a days and that too being a professional procedure to enhance the whiteness of the teeth in a way teeth become presentable.

Not at all harmful but the history should be given to the doctor beforehand in a clear manner.

Go in for above mentioned procedures in case you all want to flaunt your beautiful smiles.

 

 

A tooth can get dissolved in a bottle of coke in 24 hrs.

It not at all true..taking the sugar -laden drinks and beverages in moderate amounts alongwith following the oral hygiene regimen religiously.

 

 

Is flouride toothpaste good for the toddler.

Flouride is good in any way but not to be used before 6 months but thereafter can be a gamechanger promoting the remineralization of the teeth enamel.

Quantities of flouride in the water or the toothpaste to be at your doctor’s discretion in order to prevent the toxicity.

Within limits it prevents decay,strength the enamel and prevents tooth loss.

 

 

 

 

Aspirin kept against the tooth vacant ease out the pain.

Aspirin is acidic,burn your gum tissue.So kindly talk to your dentist for the same forvan appropriate dose to be consumed or ingested and can act as a painkiller or antibiotics in case of infection.

 

 

 

 

You can detect the cavity on your own.

Its only visible with the naked eye if gross infection or may be at risk for the abscess,cavity, or root canal.

In case if initial onset of sensitivity to mild pain can be detected by the x-ray for the early  start of the treatment to prevent further spread or complications.

 

 

Brushing more than once can spoil your teeth.

Brushing twice can prevent calculus deposition around the teeth preventing gingivitis and advanced gingivitis.

Flouride toothpaste can remineralize your enamel and make it stronger and use of soft- tooth brush can prevent the same from happening.

 

 

Removing a teeth is better than having a root canal.

People think of removing the tooth than to save the tooth.

Now a days..significant advancements happening in the field of Cosmetic dentistry.

Helps to restore the aesthetics and function keeping the Natual entity intact.

 

People will notice a dental implants.

Dental implants are another advanced procedure to correct the missing teeth or tooth.They imitate the natural tooth color and translucency.

It’s unlikely that people around can distinguish between the implants and the natural tooth or teeth.

They blend with the natural tooth being BIOCOMPATIBLE with the oral and hard tissues.

 

 

Dental bridges are prone to falling out easily.

Dental bridges are designed to be durable and permanent so far as it should be cleaned around  the margins for RECURRANCE of caries.

Decay internally around the teeth can lead to fall if not taken care of..

In case ,loosening of the bridges can tightened up by the practitioner to ascertain that it functions properly without any problem for years.

 

 

 

Charcoal toothpaste whitens your teeth.

Charcoal toothpaste doesn’t whiten the tooth but causing tooth erosion,messy teeth and acts as an illusion causing that its make the teeth very bright.

In reality..nothing happens but it’s just the causes teeth wear and tear

 

 

 

Getting wisdom teeth pulled is needed to prevent crowding.

It’s not necessary that it causes crowding.

Many factors are involved which lead to crowding of the teeth.

Proper examination and evaluation important.

Removal is required in case of impaction,less jaw space,carious tooth that needs removal.

If not causing any problem,then no need to take out the wisdom tooth.

 

 

Listerine causes cancer.

Never mouthwashes cause carcinogenicity.

It’s your alcohol-based mouthwash  not responsible for cancer but your oral hygiene negligence is the main issue that needs to be corrected.

Suggestions to be taken from your concerned treating doctor for appropriate selection for the same.

 

 

Flouride is dangerous.

If flouride is ingested in small amounts can  downplay/outweigh the risk.

Excess amounts can cause flourosis.

 

My parents have bad teeth,that means that I ll too suffer from the same.

Genetic predisposition plays a minor role/influence is minimal as only the prevention is the key.

Following the oral hygiene is your prime responsibility to ensure Oral health wellness on a whole.

 

Root canals are extremely painful.

Root canal procedure are meant to bring down the pain not to alleviate the pain by using anesthesia to numb the excruciating pain due to infection.

Primary reason is to treat the affected tooth that can be immensely painful  to bear it

And to make the procedure comfortable so far.

 

Dental fillings(restoration) are uncomfortable .

Dental fillings are the procedures to restore the integrity of the teeth by restoring the function and the AESTHETICS.

Now a days ..single appointment procedure are important and convenient for the patients using latest technologies in terms of Microdentistry and other advanced procedure.

Kindly utilize it and restorability very important.

 

CONCLUDING…….Debunking Dental myths  crucial for promoting the accurate information and encouraging proper health practices.By underscoring the facts separating them from fiction,you all can make informed decisions regarding your dental care.

So dear viewers and readers..

Concentrate on your dental care through regular dental check-ups, proper oral hygiene regimen and balanced diet in maintaining a healthy sparkly smiles.

Don’t let myths hold you back from achieving optimal oral health and confident smiles forever.

Need to submit that this blog covers the facts portrayed in lieu of all the myths so far.

Try to imbibe them and utilize them for your ORAL HEALTH WELLNESS AND TO BE AWAY FROM  ALL THE REPERCUSSIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE NEGLIGENT ORAL CARE .

TILL THEN NEXT TIME UNTIL I PRESENT ANOTHER MIND BOGGLING WEBLOG..

Keep safe and take care…

Goodbye..

Thankyou.