Chew On This, Six Dental Myths Debunked.mht This article derived from the latest news in dentistry, is a break from the norm news. It takes a look at certain myths, mainly by the public, pertaining …

[cherie tschudi]

Chew On This, Six Dental Myths Debunked.mht

This article derived from the latest news in dentistry, is a break from the norm news. It takes a look at certain myths, mainly by the public, pertaining to oral health. For us we may know these facts, but many whom are not in the field who be surprised at these myths de-bunked!

We always need to be aware of oral health, but sugar is not always the culprit itself when it comes to tooth decay. The amount of time is key. We stress this daily with the children in our practice as part of a recall visit reminder. The frequency of sugar in the mouth is crucial. This also points to another of the myths being false, the age of patients. Some associate decay with small children, but as they get into teenage years soft drinks are on the rise in their diet. The frequent "drenching" of the mouth in this sugary, carbohydrate-packed liqid, changes the PH in the mouth. This , of course, leads to the breeding ground of decay. That then leads us into adulthood and coming to the elderly stage of life. This is also a myth.......that the elderly have a lower decay rate. They often times loose perio health which exposes teeth and make sthem susceptible.

These are just a few of the myths that come up. Reminding ourselves, as dental professionals, that people need to know these facts and myths to be better educated throughout life.