Myths vs. Facts of the Dental Care

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Myth #1: Sugar is only responsible for causing the cavities :
Fact : Do you know how cavities occur in your mouth? Well, when you consume the carbohydrates including sugar, vegetables, fruits and bread, the bacteria of mouth start producing the acids in the mouth, which leads to the cavities. If you’re consuming mostly, carbohydrates in your diet, then you’re highly susceptible to develop the cavities. Include proteins in your diet too for reducing the chances of tooth decay and try to stay away from the acidic products.

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Myth #2: Only children get the cavities :
Fact : Nope, getting effected from the cavities is not limited to the children; yet, you can also get the tooth decay if you’re not maintaining the oral hygiene.

Certain medications cause dry mouth as the side effect. Consequently, the dry mouth has the lowest amount of saliva due to which the bacteria and acids are not neutralized and causes the tooth decay.
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Myth # 3: Don’t opt for the scaling option; they’re not good for your teeth:

Fact : Scaling can help you to wash out the tartar and keeps our oral hygiene maintained. It also prevents the problem of bad breath and bleeding gums. In this way, scaling is advantageous for teeth and gums. You should visit the professional dentists for proficient cleaning of your teeth.

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Myth #4: Diet coke is better option than the regular coke:
Fact : 

You probably didn’t know that both of them are harmful to your teeth whether it is s diet soda or regular soda. Whenever we consume carbohydrates in any form, the bacteria stimulate the release of acidic content in our oral cavity, which further progresses to develop the cavities. So, if you’re thinking that diet soda will not cause cavities or other problems, and then you’ve been misleaded by anyone.
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Myth #5: Visit the dentist only when there is a teeth problem:
Fact : Consulting with your dentist even if you’re feeling deep pain in your tooth once in a while, then it is absolutely wrong . Though, the pain is not constant, but this could be an early alarm for you that some abnormality is developing in your tooth.
 Regular checkups every three months, to your dentist for the dental examination, if your dental problem is detected in the acute phase, it’ll be more easily treated.

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