5 Dental Myths That Are Holding You Back From Excellent Oral Health

If you’re like most people, you’re pretty busy. Between work and family obligations, it can be hard to make time for your oral health. Fortunately, there are plenty of myths out there that tend to hold us back from making the best decisions when it comes to our mouths! These five dental myths are some of the most common ones.

 

Myth #1: You don’t need to brush twice a day.

Brush twice a day for at least 2 minutes.

Brushing your teeth twice a day is one of the best things you can do for your overall oral health. If you brush before bed, make sure to use fluoride toothpaste. You can also add a fluoride rinse after brushing if your dentist recommends it.

Brush after meals to remove food particles and plaque that accumulates while eating.

Myth #2: Only seeing your dentist when you have an issue is okay.

While it's true that you can go years without seeing your dentist if you don't have any issues, it's important to get a checkup at least every six months. Your dentist can identify dental problems early on by checking for signs of periodontal disease, tooth decay, and other issues. Regular checkups will also help prevent most dental problems from occurring in the first place.

If you're not sure when to see your dentist, here are some signs that indicate the need for an appointment:

• You haven't visited in over two years or more

• You've been experiencing any pain or discomfort in the mouth area

• You've had recent changes to your diet (e.g., new medications)

Myth #3: If you floss once a week, it’s enough.

Flossing is not only important for keeping your teeth clean and white; it can also protect against gum disease and tooth decay.

That being said, the most common reason people don't floss is that they find it difficult or irritating to do so. This has led many dentists (and even some manufacturers) to develop a range of products designed specifically for people who have difficulty with traditional dental floss. Here are some tips to help make flossing more enjoyable:

• Use waxed floss rather than unwaxed—it glides between teeth better and won't unravel as easily in your hands! Go slowly—you may need time for your gums and jaw muscles to get used to the sensation of pulling out food particles from between teeth. Try our Dental Floss with Bamboo and you won't want to go back to the regular ones.

Myth #4: Tartar is something you need to worry about.

Tartar, or calculus buildup, is really just a build-up of plaque and bacteria. This can harden into a substance called calculus that can cause gum disease and tooth decay. In some cases, tartar may need to be removed with a dental cleaning or in some cases even require a root canal.

Myth #5: Toothpaste tablets are not as effective as other oral care products.

Toothpaste tablets are an excellent addition to your oral care routine, and we’re not just saying that because we’re a toothpaste tablet manufacturer!

• Toothpaste tablets are more effective than other oral care products. Toothpaste tablets fight bad breath by killing bacteria that causes it, which means you won’t have to worry about how your morning breath will smell when you talk to someone at the office or school!

• Toothpaste tablets are easy to use. It only takes one minute of brushing with our product before you can get back out onto the streets– no waiting around for a long time while the minty freshness sinks into your mouth! It also means that everyone in your family can use our product without having their own tubes of toothpaste lying around on the bathroom counter (and getting picked up by people who don’t need them).

• Toothpaste tablets are convenient. Since these little guys come pre-packed in plastic cases, all you have to do is pull one out and toss it into your mouth before starting on breakfast or brushing up afterward; no messes associated with opening up jars of paste or squeezing tubes out onto brushes that could get lost under rugs otherwise (and let's face it: those things always end up under rugs). We also recommend keeping them in small containers so they're easy enough for kids' hands too-- plus there won't be any chance whatsoever that siblings will lose track of whose tube belongs specifically where after using them all day long!

 

 

We hope this blog post has helped you learn about the most common dental myths. If you’ve been struggling to improve your oral health, we know that it can be hard to find the motivation to make changes. But now that you know just how many of these myths are holding back your success, hopefully it will help motivate you to ditch them and adopt some healthier habits! From brushing twice a day and flossing daily, all the way through making sure you see your dentist regularly—there are so many simple actions that can lead toward better dental care and a brighter smile.