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Misconceptions About Oral Care


Posted on 9/25/2023 by Bryan Neu
Misconceptions About Oral CareYour smile is crucial to who you are and how you feel about yourself, and it is always on display for the world to see. You will do everything you can to ensure that it remains brilliant, robust, and healthy. However, you must be cautious about your beliefs today because so much information is readily accessible online and across various social media platforms. Due to your oral health and overall quality of life being vital, you must devote sufficient time and effort to gathering information on the topics that interest you most.

Common Myths About Oral Care


People searching for a more effective whitening toothpaste have found a new go-to in charcoal toothpaste, enjoying something of a vogue. Charcoal toothpaste may help remove surface stains but can also weaken your teeth. It may be overly abrasive, causing the enamel to wear away. Although using charcoal toothpaste occasionally gives your teeth a little extra whitening boost which can be good, it is not preferable to using conventional toothpaste. When you consider that most of these products also lack fluoride, they are not nearly as beneficial to oral health as traditional toothpaste.

Another common misconception is that having whiter teeth indicates better oral health. But the reality is, if your teeth have a little yellowish tint, it signifies they are healthy, and it is probable that they are stronger and more resilient than whitened teeth. Some kinds of discoloration may serve as a shield. All whiteners, however, weaken enamel to varying degrees. Overuse and excessive usage may weaken and sensitize teeth, making them more vulnerable to decay and, ironically, discoloration.

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East Dundee, IL 60118
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