{"id":203,"date":"2014-02-05T14:37:15","date_gmt":"2014-02-05T19:37:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bordentownbracesblog.com\/do-you-recognize-these-6-common-misconceptions-about-dental-health\/"},"modified":"2022-06-05T20:11:26","modified_gmt":"2022-06-06T00:11:26","slug":"do-you-recognize-these-6-common-misconceptions-about-dental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bordentownbraces.com\/teeth\/do-you-recognize-these-6-common-misconceptions-about-dental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Recognize These 6 Common Misconceptions About Dental Health?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>Yesterday\u2019s Misconceptions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>DURING MEDIEVAL TIMES<\/strong>, people believed they could cure a toothache by driving a nail into an oak tree. Silly, right?<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wGn4OhVViaM?rel=0\" width=\"543\" height=\"407\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Today\u2019s Misconceptions Are Different<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>There are still some crazy ideas out there about teeth\u2014ideas that have very little to do with the facts.<\/strong> We may not be your dental team, but we\u2019re very invested in your smile, so we thought it would be fun to share some of this info with our patients.<\/p>\n<h4>Have you ever fallen for one or more of these modern misconceptions? Most people have.<\/h4>\n<h3><strong>Misconception #1 &#8211; <\/strong>Cavities Are Only Caused By Sweets<\/h3>\n<p>Technically, cavities are caused by carbohydrates interacting with bacteria on your teeth to create acid byproducts. Carbs include sugars, but <strong>cavities can just as easily be caused by crackers, potato chips, and bread!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Misconception #2 &#8211; <\/strong>Children Are More Prone To Cavities Than Adults<\/h3>\n<p>Kids are NOT inherently more prone to decay&#8230;<strong> They\u2019re just not as good at brushing<\/strong>! Teach your child thorough brushing techniques\u2014helping them out until they\u2019re dextrous enough to do a good solo job.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Misconception #3 &#8211; <\/strong>My Teeth Are Fine If I Have No Pain<\/h3>\n<p>Decay can eat clear through your enamel and dentin before some people feel it at all! <strong>Catching tooth decay early<\/strong> typically allows more of the tooth to be saved, and can spare you added discomfort and expense.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Misconception #4 &#8211; <\/strong>If My Gums Bleed I Should Stop Flossing<\/h3>\n<p>Actually, that\u2019s a really bad idea. Bleeding gums are often the first sign of gum disease. This happens when bacterial infections inflame your gums <strong>due to a <em>lack<\/em> of efficient cleaning<\/strong>! Sure, floss gently if your gums are sensitive. But be thorough and extra diligent!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Misconception #5 &#8211; <\/strong>After Dental Work Is Done On A Tooth It\u2019s Stronger Than Ever<\/h3>\n<p>Not always the case. One of the biggest risk factors for decay is having had it before. Dental crowns and fillings are awesome but not perfect. They have nooks and crannies where bacteria can hide\u2014especially as the restorations age. <strong>The lesson to be learned?<\/strong> Have your teeth checked regularly to make sure all is going well.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Misconception #6 &#8211; <\/strong>Braces Are Just For Teenagers<\/h3>\n<p>Not true. We see a lot of adult patients. Many people never got the chance for straightening their teeth as a teenager, or they may find their teeth shifting later in life. <strong>In any case, it\u2019s never too late to achieve a beautiful, confident smile through orthodontic treatment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Remember, a great weapon against tooth decay is knowledge!<\/strong> If you have questions about any of the ideas above (or other questions) let\u2019s visit.<\/p>\n<h4>Thanks for sharing our practice with you extended family, neighbors, friends and coworkers. We appreciate the trust you place in us!<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong>ONCE UPON A TIME,<\/strong> people believed they could cure a toothache by&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1231,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>6 Common Misconceptions About Dental Health<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"There are still some crazy ideas out there about teeth\u2014ideas that have very little to do with the facts. 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