Breaking Dental Myths
/Dental myths can stop patients from going to their check-ups, but your Chardon dentist wants to debunk them and show the facts!
Read MoreDental myths can stop patients from going to their check-ups, but your Chardon dentist wants to debunk them and show the facts!
Read MoreYour top providers of General Dentistry Mentor OH compare and contrast electric and manual toothbrushes to help you select the best one for you!
Read MoreMore than 1/4 of patients are dishonest with their dentist about how often they floss their teeth
More than 1/3 of Americans would rather do an unpleasant activity than floss their teeth such as do dishes or clean a toilet!
There is an intimate connection between oral health and overall health
More than 1/3 of people meeting someone they are attracted to say a smile is the first thing they notice
It is fun!
Oral health is vital to our overall health. Therefore, it is important that we understand the myths vs. facts about our teeth in order to keep everything working properly.
After each statement see if you can guess if it is a MYTH or FACT.
Hard toothbrushes are better than soft toothbrushes.
MYTH
Using a toothbrush with hard bristles can cause a great deal of unnecessary wear on your gum tissues. Using a soft toothbrush the right way is the better option.
If your toothbrush bristles are fraying it’s time for a new one.
FACT
Frayed bristles can harm the gums and be less effective in cleaning the teeth
Fluoride in our water is the #1 most cost effective way to prevent tooth decay.
FACT
Fluoride not only helps prevent cavities and slows the growth of decay, but it can also reverse decay in its early stages.
Only use a whitening toothpaste.
MYTH
We find those patients that use a great deal of the whitening toothpastes can have more tooth sensitivity. Stick with a basic toothpaste that has the American Dental Association seal of approval.
Baby teeth are not important because you have another set coming.
MYTH
Baby teeth serve an important function of helping growing children chew food as well as create the needed space for the permanent tooth ready to erupt.
Putting an aspirin next to a tooth that has a toothache can help.
MYTH
Aspirin placed on the gums next to the tooth can actually burn the gum tissue.
Brushing is bad for bleeding gums.
MYTH
When your gums are bleeding it is a sign that plaque and food debris is hiding along your gum line. The only way to start the healing process is to remove these irritants with good brushing and flossing.
It is ok to drink diet soda because it does not have sugar.
MYTH
Diet sodas are very acidic and can erode the enamel of your teeth. This weakened enamel now puts the tooth at more risk for decay.
Smoking cigarettes only discolor the teeth.
MYTH
Smokers have more tooth decay, gum problems and potential for more oral cancer than non-smokers.
Smokeless tobacco is safer than smoking because fumes are not inhaled.
MYTH
Chewing tobacco puts you at greater risk for oral cancers.
One in five children aged six to eleven suffers from tooth decay in their permanent teeth
FACT
Establishing a dental home for your child is a great first step towards a healthy mouth.
A child should wear a mouth protector while participating in any activity with a risk of falls, collisions or contact with hard surfaces or equipment.
FACT
A properly fitted mouth guard not only protects the teeth but may help reduce the force of blows that cause other injuries.
A healthy mouth is attractive and can help with a positive self-image.
FACT
It is easier to smile than frown. Scientists have discovered that the body has to work harder and use more muscles to frown than smile.
Erieview Dental was featured in Today's Family Magazine helping Lake/Geauga families choose the right family dentist.
Read the article here:
http://www.todaysfamilymagazine.com/data/TFLC_current.pdf
Each February The American Dental Association sponsors National Children's Dental Health Month in order to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. Parents and children are encouraged to brush their teeth for two minutes twice a day.
Visit the link below for a fun interactive website to share with your children about the importance of taking great care of their teeth.
http://2min2x.org/
Erieview Dental has been serving Lake County, Geagua County and the surrounding cities of Mentor, Menor-on-the-Lake, Painesville, Eastlake, Fairport Harbor, Willoughby, Concord, WIllowick, Geneva, Madison, and Ashtabula for over twenty years. Dr Thomas, Dr. Greenfield, And Dr. Zndarsic provide excellent dental care in a caring setting.