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Dental Myth & Facts

  • By Dr. Chirag
  • May 25, 2026

Dental Myth & Facts

Myth Toothache Are No Cause For Worry If It Stop
Fact If The Pain Stops, The Problem Has Not Disappeared, But Rather The Cavity Has Killed The Nerve Inside Your Tooth

Myth Diet Soda Doesn't Hurt My Teeth
Fact Acid In Diet Soda Weaken Tooth Enamel

Myth Baby Teeth Do Not Matter
Fact Baby Teeth Help To Speak Clearly & Chew Naturally. Also Aid In Dental Development, To Hold Space For Permanent Teeth

Myth Teeth Become Weaker With Routine Calculus Cleaning or Scaling
Fact Scaling Does Not Damage The Teeth; Rather It Strengthens Gums By Removing Hard Food Deposit (Tartar) & prevent Tooth Loss

Myth Dental Crown Looks Unnatural
Fact Porcelain Crowns Used For Your Dental Crown Ensure A Realistic Look. Since It Reflects Light In Much The Same Way As Natural Enamel

Myth Swelling Caused By Painful Tooth Should Be Fomented With Hot Water
Fact On The Contrary, This Procedure Increases Swelling

Myth Charcoal, Salt And Tobacco Powder Are Better Than Toothpaste For Cleaning Teeth
Fact These Materials Scrape The Tooth Surface, Causing Sensitivity And Even Fractures

Myth Thumb Sucking Need Not Be Interrupted
Fact Thumb Sucking Can Cause Teeth Displacement Along With Spacing If It Continuous After The Age 4

Myth Removal Of Teeth For Braces Treatment Affect Vision
Fact The Nerve Supply To Teeth And Eye Is Entirely Different And They Are Not Affected By Braces

Myth Older and male dentists are more knowledgeable than younger and female ones
Fact Expertise Does Not Depend On Age And Gender

Myth Braces Hurts
Fact There Is Some Discomfort From Time To Time, But Braces Are Generally Painless.

Myth Dental Treatment Should Be Done Only After Growth Is Complete
Fact Dental visits should begin with the appearance of a child's first tooth, typically at 6 months of age but no later than 1 year of age

Myth White Teeth Are Healthy Teeth
Fact The Natural Colour Of Teeth Changes From Person To Person. Hence, Best Indicators Are Fresh Breath And Zero Cavities

Myth Oral Health Does Not Connect To Your Body
Fact Oral Health Can Determine The Well-Being Of The Rest Of Your Body, Since Your Mouth Can Be An Entry Point For Harmful Bacteria

Myth Upper Teeth Extraction Affects The Eyes
Fact Vision Is Not Affected In Anyway While Undertaking Treatment Of Upper Teeth Including Its Extraction

Myth Permanent Teeth Will Fall Out As People Age.
Fact There Is No Specific Age For The Teeth To Fall.
Regular Dental Checkups And Proper Dental Care Can Help To Extend The Teeth Shelf Life

Myth Braces Are For Young
Fact You Can Get Your Teeth Straightened Using Braces No Matter Your Age

Myth Spacing Between Teeth Is A Sign Of Good Luck
Fact Spacing Has Nothing To Do With Destiny

Myth The More You Brush Your Teeth, The Healthier They’ll Be
Fact Brushing Your Teeth Too Frequently Can Lead To Enamel Wear Out. Brushing Twice A Day Is Sufficient If You Do It Properly.

Myth You Shouldn’t Brush Too Close To The Gum Line
Fact Brushing Bacteria Often Hang Out Where Your Tooth Meets Your Gum.

Myth You Need To Use A Toothpick After Eating
Fact Toothpick Can Potentially Harm Your Gums, Thus Opening The Way For Bacteria To Go Into The Gum And Cause An Infection.

Myth Flossing Can Create Spaces Between Your Teeth
Fact Dental Floss Is So Thin That It Surely Does Not Create Spaces Between Your Teeth

Myth Removing Wisdom Teeth Affects Your Eyesight Or Memory
Fact Removing Wisdom Teeth Do Not Affects Your Eyesight Or Memory

Myth Child’s First Dental Visit Should Be Between The Ages Of 3-4 Years.
Fact Child Should Visit The Dentist For The First Time After His Or Her First Tooth Comes In, Usually Between 6 And 12 Months.

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