At Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre, we understand that a trip to the dentist can be scary. That’s why our first priority is your comfort. However, this fear of oral care has led to many myths being spread regarding your dental care! That’s why we’ve collated these five common dental myths and busted them for you, to put your mind at ease and make that trip to the dentist a little easier.
Brushing With Bleeding Gums Is Bad
If your gums are bleeding, that’s a sign of plaque or food accumulating on the gum line, to which the solution is to brush to remove all that gunk! This will help lessen the irritation and inflammation on your gums. Dentists recommend you brush at a 45° with the bristles pointing towards your gums as the best method of removing this build up.
Brush Hard, Brush Long
This one’s often well-meaning, but you can actually be damaging your teeth if you brush too hard and for too long. Your mouth is sensitive, and overzealous brushing can grind down the tooth enamel and damage the gums. Dentists recommend brushing twice daily for two minutes each time.
Tooth Decay Is Inevitable
This is often an excuse to slack off on the oral care, but it’s simply not true. Tooth decay is preventable, and with the right oral care and help from your dentist, you can maintain your teeth for life.
Teeth Whitening Weakens the Teeth
If your teeth whitening is done according to your dentist’s instructions – then you’ll experience no weakening of your teeth’s structure at all. Overuse of these products may cause some brief teeth sensitivity or irritation, but this still is not a sign of weakened teeth.
Oral Health Doesn’t Affect My Overall Health
Nope! Research has shown that there may be a correlation between your oral health and the state of your heart, meaning that proper dental hygiene is vital to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Our team at Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre can help with your oral health. We’re experts in preventative and restorative dental treatments and can aid you in ensuring that your oral health doesn’t suffer from the listed myths! Contact Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre on 01622 682029and get the advice you need today.
