Dental Myths

It is amazing how many dental myths are floating there, whether they are about general oral

health, dental treatment or certain kinds of food. There is a lot of information that may not be

100 % true.

It is hard to make good health decisions without having the right knowledge.

Here are a few myths that we come across on a very regular basis from our patients-

1. Teeth whitening weakens your teeth-

The truth is that teeth whitening does not weaken the teeth at all,and are harmless if

performed correctly. It can cause teeth sensitivity which is transient and limited to plain

sensitivity, it is not related to the strength of the teeth .

2. The more sugar you eat, the worse it is for your teeth-

The amount of sugar you eat is not as crucial as the duration for which it is consumed. The

longer the time tha sugary foods stay in contact with your teeth, the longer your teeth are

exposwed to the ill effects of sugar and more bacteria can feed on them, thus leading to tooth

decay. Thus eat your candy quickly instead of eating sugary foods over a prolonged period of

time to limit the incidence of cavities.

Brushing your teeth is bad for bleeding gums – If your gums are bleeding when you brush

your teeth, it is no reason to stop brushing them.Bleeding gums are a sign of food particles

stuck between your teeth and under the gums and need to be removed carefully to treat

bleeding gums by brushing and dental cleaning by your dentist or hygienist.

Did you fall for any of these legends or do you know of any popular myths about your teeth

or oral health?

Share it with us online or come visit your Glendale Heights Dentist at Lotus Family Dental

Care – 522 North Avenue, Glendale Heights, Il 60139.

This pdf has been posted by Dr. Purvi Thakkar.