Over the years, dentistry has progressed from an imprecise practice based on folk remedies to a structured medical discipline that relies on science and technology.
Although modern, dentistry has come a long way, but there are still many myths about dental health.
A hard brush cleans teeth better
This myth is completely false! It is better to use a soft brush marked soft or at least medium. A soft brush does not damage tooth enamel and cleans teeth as well or even better than a hard brush.
The wisdom tooth is completely useless
Wisdom teeth most often appear between the ages of 17 and 25. During growth, you may feel discomfort, pain and blistering, but this occurs periodically. Wisdom teeth often grow sideways, pushing other teeth and deforming the jaw. For this reason, people usually take them out, but there are studies that show that you should think twice before removing all your wisdom teeth.
Research conducted in Japan reveals that stem cells similar to those in bone marrow are hidden in wisdom teeth. In the near future, our teeth could serve as a private bank of stem cells, even providing the possibility to develop replacement teeth.
Pregnant women must not go to the dentist
Pregnant women are mostly afraid that painkillers will affect the fetus, and they usually avoid interventions at the dentist.
However, if there is inflammation in the oral cavity, it must be removed quickly. Today there are local anesthetics that are completely safe for pregnant women.
Sugar damages teeth
Sugar is not the direct culprit of tooth damage. Bad bacteria that feed on sugar and carbohydrates are to blame and produce acid that damages teeth. Apart from sugar itself, even fruits and grains can affect the teeth in the same way.
It is preferable to brush your teeth as often as possible
You should stop believing this myth immediately. If you brush your teeth too often, there is a high risk of damaging the tooth enamel and causing tooth decay. Between morning and evening brushing, rather rinse your teeth with mouthwash.
A toothache means you have tooth decay
Toothache can be caused by caries, but it can also be caused by inflammation of the gums, damaged enamel or even sinus inflammation, reports Nezavisne.
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