Oral and dental diseases are the harbinger of many diseases in our body. Many diseases are caused by not paying due attention to oral and dental health. Even the symptoms simply called “toothache” can be a sign of some important medical and psychological problems.
“Disorders occurring in oral and dental diseases; It may negatively affect functional functions such as nutrition, chewing problems, taste, laughing, speaking and sleeping.
Depending on these effects; Consequences such as loss of self-confidence, weakening of social relationships, shyness, anxiety and depression may occur.
This is why there should be sufficient awareness about dental health in our country. At this point, what are the misconceptions about oral and dental health?
1- Bad breath happens to everyone...
Wrong! It may occur as a result of tooth decay, gum diseases, tonsillitis, and disorders related to the digestive system.
2- It is very normal to lose teeth during pregnancy, expectant mothers may experience tooth loss...
Wrong! This is not the case for an expectant mother who does oral care correctly and regularly.
3- Having dental treatment during pregnancy is harmful for the baby.
Wrong! Dental treatments can be performed if necessary at any time during pregnancy.
4- Using a hard toothbrush makes teeth whiter...
Wrong! Because what is important is not the hardness of the brush, but the brushing technique. The toothbrush should be made of synthetic bristles.
5- If children's teeth are pulled out with a needle, they will not grow back...
Wrong! What is important here is not the extraction of the tooth with a needle or anything else, but which tooth is extracted.
6- Milk teeth are not important.
Wrong! With the space they occupy, milk teeth hold space for the permanent teeth that will replace them. For these reasons, milk teeth are very important.
7- Crooked teeth can only be corrected at a young age
Wrong! Crooked teeth can be straightened at any age and braces treatment is applied to people of all ages.
8- It is normal for gums to bleed while brushing teeth...
Wrong! It is the most important symptom of gingivitis and does not waste time. It is necessary to consult a dentist.
9- It is necessary to put medicine on the aching tooth...
Wrong! The medicine placed on the tooth causes a wound on your gum, not only does it not relieve your pain, but also increases your suffering.
10- Once you have had a dental scaling, you should always have it done…
Wrong! In dental scaling, substances that do not belong to the tooth surface (plaque, tartar) are removed. Unless oral and dental care is taken, the formation of dental stones is inevitable.
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