Health & Fitness
10 Tooth Myths We Used to Believe
Sugar is the main enemy of our teeth.
In fact, we should blame the “bad bacteria,” which produce acid, for our cavities. The remains of carbohydrates on our teeth are food for these bacteria. Of course, sugar is also a carbohydrate, but many other products – even “healthy” fruits or cereals – fall under this category.
Mothers-to-be cannot visit the dentist.
On the contrary, if there’s an inflammation in the oral cavity of a pregnant woman, it must be quickly removed. The main fear of mothers-to-be is related to the fact that pain medications can affect the fetus. Yet you don’t have to endure pain in the dentist’s chair: modern research indicates the safety of local anesthetics.
However, you must always warn the dentist that you’re pregnant.
You can avoid fixing milk teeth.
Milk teeth often have thinner enamel and, as a result, are less protected from bacteria.
A neglected cavity in a milk tooth can result in purulent inflammation which will later harm a permanent tooth.
To clean teeth well, you need to use a hard brush.
In fact, you can use a soft brush. Some dentists even recommend doing so in order not to harm the gums and enamel. The main thing is to follow simple rules: brush your teeth twice a day, and change your brush every 3-4 months.
