There are many myths surrounding dental care regime and what steps should be followed to ensure oral health. Here are some of the most common myths busted to ensure that the correct steps are taken to ensure proper health:

Myth : Doctor visits are unwarranted unless there is pain.

Fact : For healthy dental care, regular brushing, flossing, and visits to the dentist are fundamental. We must pay attention to the teeth systematically by eating the right kind of foods. In addition, it is important to maintain cleanliness by following the simple steps of brushing and flossing to avoid the formation of plaque or cavities. Also, visiting the dentist to get your teeth professionally examined and cleaned every six months is important.
Failing to do these will mean that the amount of time, efforts, and resources you end up spending on treating tooth decay, gum disease, or other oral cavity issues will be exorbitantly high.

Especially, people with known genetic disorders, congenital problems, and those suffering from systemic diseases must certainly visit the dentist often because there is an unmistakable, evident connection between oral wellness and a healthy body. Periodic dental checkups are extremely important, so do not wait until your teeth hurt.

Myth : Brush hard to keep the teeth clean

Fact : Brushing very hard or using a hard-bristled toothbrush on your teeth will not necessarily ensure dental care and keep them clean. Also, brushing hard cannot replace a good two-minute brushing routine twice/thrice a day. Hard brushing can, in fact, wear away the top layer of protective enamel on the teeth and can also affect the gums. A soft- or medium-bristled brush is ideal but, more importantly, only the right technique of brushing will keep your teeth clean. The same goes for the myth about creatively advertised toothpaste. Simply used as a foaming agent, toothpaste does not actually function as a teeth cleaner, and it is only the right method of brushing or flossing that takes care of oral hygiene.

Myth : Bleeding gums is painless, will simply disappear on its own, and can be ignored

Fact : The gums start to bleed initially because of the presence of plaque that is not removed by proper brushing and flossing. The inflammation caused due to this lack of dental care makes the gums bleed. However, gum disease like gingivitis or periodontitis is not the only reason for bleeding gums, and health conditions like diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, stroke, and cancer can also be linked to it. It is best to not ignore bleeding gums and visit a dentist for proper examination, diagnosis, and appropriate treatment to attend to it and avoid further complications.

Myth : Babies do not need dental care

Fact : Nothing can be farther from the truth. When the first tooth emerges, a visit to a pediatric dentist is the best thing you can do for your baby, because healthy teeth and gums start right there, at the early stages. We are never too young to start a good habit.