The mistakes we make regarding oral and gum health and the erroneous information we hear from friends and family are quite common. For example, a person who reduces his/her friendship with a toothbrush by saying "I do not brush my teeth so that they do not bleed" is exposed to the progression of his disease, losing his teeth in the following years, and deterioration in his quality of social life. As a doctor who has worked in the field of gum diseases and surgery, I have tried to explain a few common misconceptions:
1- Hard Toothbrush Cleans Better
Cleaning teeth It is related to brushing techniques rather than the hardness of the brush. Hard brushes cause abrasion and sensitivity on the teeth, let alone cleaning them.
2- Brushing with Pressure Cleans Better
You are exposed to abrasions (Brush Caries). When the enamel layer wears away, the dentin underneath and the cementum layers on the root become more yellow in color. At the same time, these layers, which are much softer than the enamel, decay easily, and gum recession and sensitivity do not leave you behind.
3- Brushing Teeth with Baking Soda, Salt, Lemon and Coffee Cleans and Whitens
On the contrary, these substances with variable size granules are invisible to the naked eye in the tooth enamel. They cause lines, and foods such as lemon also cause erosion. At first, you may think that your teeth have been cleaned for a while, but then the teeth look worse dirty than before, and in a short time you say goodbye to their natural color and shine.
4- The More Toothpaste We Put, The Better It Is
They show you putting lots of toothpaste as a marketing tactic on television, but have you ever seen a television commercial about tooth cleaning? Have you seen their techniques explained? A large amount of paste, in fact the size of a roasted chickpea, causes premature foaming in the mouth and a feeling of emptying the mouth, causing teeth brushing to be completed in less time than necessary. You'll spit it out immediately instead of 3 minutes, and your cleanup will be sloppy. ;
5- Used by Wetting Brush and Paste
As I explained above, excessive foaming reduces the cleaning effect and time. Saliva will already wet the brush sufficiently.
6- I think it is harmful to have my teeth cleaned If it is not dried and unnecessary abrasions are not caused by excessive pressure, there will be no harm.
7- It is Beneficial for Teeth to Bleed While Brushing Your Teeth
Bleeding of gums is a must. It indicates that you have a disease. Bleeding while brushing your teeth, biting an apple, or even the slightest contact is a sign that you need to get it treated immediately.
8- Bad Breath Happens to Everyone, There is No Treatment
I made a long explanation about this issue on Doktortakvimi.com. There is definitely a cure for bad breath, the important thing is to find the cause and know what to do.
9- There is No Treatment for Gum Disease. You Will Eventually Lose Your Teeth
Gum diseases are treated today. It is essential to start treatment before it is too late, before the disease destroys tissues for years, to use the correct methods in treatment, not to allow the disease to recur after treatment, and not to neglect periodic control and maintenance at certain intervals after treatment. &nb sp;
10- Gum Disease Is Genetic No Matter What You Do, Your Teeth Will Fall Out Just Like Your Mother
The majority of gum diseases are of bacterial origin. There are very few and infrequent gum diseases of genetic origin. Your mother and you have the same disease and are in the same social environments. It depends on the same diet and the same type of care. The role of genetics is about ten percent.
11- I Brush My Teeth 3 Times a Day What Should I Do Now
Only the toothbrush is 65 percent effective, the interdental brush is 35 percent effective. In order to cope with gum diseases, getting checked by a periodontist from time to time is a matter that should not be neglected in order to avoid more intensive treatments.
12- My Teeth Are Moving. My Doctor Wanted to Erode Some of My Teeth, I Didn't Allow It
In some cases, distributing the excessive pressure on your teeth can improve healing and excessive play in the teeth after surgical treatments.
13- Bleeding Gums and Tooth Loss Are Normal During Pregnancy
Inadequate oral care and hormonal changes during pregnancy may lead to bleeding gums, but an expectant mother with healthy gums can go through her pregnancy without any problems with her gums. If present during pregnancy, gingivitis may worsen. There is no research-based information about tooth loss or calcium loss from teeth.
14- Gum Diseases Progress Slowly and Insidiously, There is No Pain
Among the gum diseases, there are those that start suddenly, cause severe pain and bad breath. Sudden gum swelling and severe bleeding, especially in children and young people, cannot be ignored and should immediately make one think of a malignant blood disease.
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