{"id":1369,"date":"2016-01-26T09:30:17","date_gmt":"2016-01-26T16:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/goosecreekdental.com\/?p=1369"},"modified":"2016-01-26T09:30:17","modified_gmt":"2016-01-26T16:30:17","slug":"5-common-dental-myths-fact-or-fiction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carolinacompletedental.com\/blog\/5-common-dental-myths-fact-or-fiction\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Common Dental Myths: Fact or Fiction?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carolinacompletedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dental-Myths.jpg\" alt=\"Dental Myths\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" \/>When it comes to ridiculous beliefs on dental hygiene and treatment, we\u2019ve heard just about everything. However, the most dangerous ones usually aren\u2019t quite so over the top. Unfortunately, a number of dental myths are floating all over Goose Creek, so Dr. Barganier, Dr. Zuffi, Dr. Williams, and Dr. McAdams\u00a0are here to put an end to the misinformation. Don\u2019t feel bad if you have believed one or more of these at some point, you\u2019re not the only one, but do make sure to give us a call at Carolina Complete Dental\u00a0if you have any <a href=\"http:\/\/carolinacompletedental.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\">questions or concerns.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>If your gums are bleeding, don\u2019t brush them<\/strong><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The idea behind this false claim is that <a href=\"http:\/\/carolinacompletedental.com\/services\/gum-disease-treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\">bleeding gums<\/a> need to be allowed time to heal before they should be brushed, when in fact, gums bleed because they haven\u2019t been brushed enough! This is because bacteria has built up around and beneath the gum line, irritating the gums.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sensitive teeth is a sign of cavities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tooth sensitivity varies among Goose Creek\u00a0residents. Some people have particularly sensitive teeth, and others simply have recessed gum lines, which exposes the roots, causing sensitivity. Although tooth decay can cause sensitivity, it is not always at fault.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More sugar means more cavities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tooth decay and cavities are the result of bacteria breaking down sugars into harmful acids. The amount of sugar in your mouth plays a part, but the most important factor is how long the sugar is allowed to stay on your teeth. Brushing after meals or rinsing with water after eating sugary foods is a good policy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bleaching can harm or weaken teeth<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bleaching does not affect the health, integrity, or strength of teeth. <\/strong>In fact, <a href=\"http:\/\/carolinacompletedental.com\/services\/cosmetic-dentistry\/teeth-whitening\/\" target=\"_blank\">bleaching<\/a> only changes the color of teeth by removing tooth pigmentation. Some Goose Creek\u00a0residents may experience sensitive teeth or mild gum irritation after bleaching, but these are temporary and do not indicate that any harm has been done.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Applying aspirin directly to teeth helps get rid of toothaches<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Do not do this! Aspirin does not work that way; it is effective only when it enters the bloodstream. Even worse, Dr. Barganier\u00a0reminds us that when aspirin comes into contact with teeth, it can actually cause more pain from an acid burn. Think about it &#8211; would you rub an aspirin tablet on your back for a muscle ache? Probably not.<\/p>\n<p>Now we\u2019re talking! Dental myths can do serious harm if they are allowed to spread. We, at\u00a0Carolina Complete Dental, want everyone in Goose Creek\u00a0to have healthy, beautiful smiles, so please pass this information along, and let us know if you have any questions about how to properly care for your teeth.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sources<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/health.howstuffworks.com\/wellness\/oral-care\/problems\/5-common-dental-myths5.htm\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/health.howstuffworks.com\/wellness\/oral-care\/problems\/5-common-dental-myths5.htm<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.webmd.com\/oral-health\/healthy-teeth-10\/cavities-myths\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.webmd.com\/oral-health\/healthy-teeth-10\/cavities-myths<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.1800dentist.com\/dental-myths-separating-fact-from-fiction-finally\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.1800dentist.com\/dental-myths-separating-fact-from-fiction-finally\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to ridiculous beliefs on dental hygiene and treatment, we\u2019ve heard just about everything. However, the most dangerous ones usually aren\u2019t quite so over the top. Unfortunately, a number of dental myths are floating all over Goose Creek, so Dr. Barganier, Dr. Zuffi, Dr. Williams, and Dr. McAdams\u00a0are here to put an end [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1369","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog","category-dental-services"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Carolina Complete Dental talks Dental Myths, Fact or Fiction?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Carolina Complete dentists, Dr. Barganier, Dr. Zuffi, Dr. Williams, and Dr. McAdams at Carolina Complete Dental, discuss 5 common dental myths and the truth behind them.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, 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