Hi guys this is Dr Sourav Malhotra ( Dental Surgeon) and this blog is about the MYTHS that are related to out teeth. I hope that you guys will like my blog and do comment about it.. Thanks
MYTH There is no need in seeing a dentist if your
teeth
looks healthy.
looks healthy.
TRUTH You must see a dental
surgeon twice a year, no
matter in what condition your teeth are .
Sometimes only a dental surgeon can see
possible problem and it is always better to visit
a dental surgeon in every six months..
matter in what condition your teeth are .
Sometimes only a dental surgeon can see
possible problem and it is always better to visit
a dental surgeon in every six months..
MYTH Eating a lot of chocolate
can damage your teeth.
can damage your teeth.
TRUTH No it does not ,but if
you do not brush
your teeth or at least rinse your mouth
every time after eating chocolate you
are at much higher risk to get tooth decay.
your teeth or at least rinse your mouth
every time after eating chocolate you
are at much higher risk to get tooth decay.
MYTH Brushing with salt whitens
your teeth
TRUTH Salt
is abrasive and could harm your tooth enamel
as well as your gums. The dentin( i.e) tooth’s inner
layer and is yellow in color. Removal of tooth
enamel will make your teeth look yellow and
it’ll make your tooth sensitive….
as well as your gums. The dentin( i.e) tooth’s inner
layer and is yellow in color. Removal of tooth
enamel will make your teeth look yellow and
it’ll make your tooth sensitive….
MYTH If I place an aspirin tablet besides
my tooth, it’ll let go off the pain..
TRUTH Aspirin
can be taken orally to alleviate
the pain. it contains acetylsalicylic acid
and this causes chemical burn on the gum
tissues. Place a powdered clove or apply
natural analgesics such as a few drops of
clove oil or tea tree oil that will help in
reducing tooth ache. Too much of clove oil
also might burn your gums.
the pain. it contains acetylsalicylic acid
and this causes chemical burn on the gum
tissues. Place a powdered clove or apply
natural analgesics such as a few drops of
clove oil or tea tree oil that will help in
reducing tooth ache. Too much of clove oil
also might burn your gums.
MYTH Flossing can widen the
gaps between the tooth.
gaps between the tooth.
TRUTH Flossing could cause
gaps between teeth
only if it is done incorrectly. The
correct method of flossing is to holding
the floss tautly between your thumbs and
index fingers, slide it gently up and down
between your teeth.. Never snap or force the
floss, as this may cut or bruise delicate gum
tissue.
gaps between teeth
only if it is done incorrectly. The
correct method of flossing is to holding
the floss tautly between your thumbs and
index fingers, slide it gently up and down
between your teeth.. Never snap or force the
floss, as this may cut or bruise delicate gum
tissue.
MYTH More
I brush, better my teeth would be.
TRUTH
Brushing for long periods of time is not
good for your teeth.
The tooth enamel will wear out because of the extended
brushing duration and in the long run this will
cause tooth sensitivity. Limit your brushing time to
2- 3 minutes and brush twice a day.
The tooth enamel will wear out because of the extended
brushing duration and in the long run this will
cause tooth sensitivity. Limit your brushing time to
2- 3 minutes and brush twice a day.
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