Beautiful teeth are a guarantee of success in many areas today. Dental health has been a priority for decades, even centuries; beautiful, evenly spaced and sparkling white teeth now also play a role in private and professional life. Since healthy and visually attractive teeth have taken on an important role in our daily lives, myths, well-intentioned advice and popular wisdom are also increasing, which are intended to help maintain dental health and beauty.
But it is precisely in this area that caution is advised: some pieces of advice and popular wisdom turn out to be fatal and almost impossible to reverse. Find out more about common errors in the area of dental health and beauty in today's blog post.
Myths in the field of dental care when brushing your teeth every day
Don't forget to brush your teeth after eating - who hasn't heard this phrase? Of course it's important to care for and brush your teeth regularly, but twice a day is enough. Ideally, you should brush in the morning after getting up and in the evening before going to bed. You should never brush your teeth directly after eating. You should give your teeth a longer rest, especially after eating sweet and acidic foods.
Don't press too hard when brushing, as this can also cause permanent damage to your teeth. If you brush aggressively, you will gradually wear away the protective enamel. This will also put unnecessary strain on your gums.
Even the circular movements when brushing are not nearly as effective as they are always advertised. Teeth are cleaned much more thoroughly with shaking and stroking movements. The best way to remove bacteria that have accumulated between the teeth is with an ultrasonic toothbrush. Without scrubbing and circular movements, all germs can be removed from the mouth in a very simple and efficient way.
Myths and misconceptions about tooth decay and co.
Sugar eats away at your teeth. You've probably heard this statement before. It's true that sugar is bad for your teeth, but sugar doesn't eat away at your teeth or the sensitive tooth enamel. Sugar doesn't attack you directly. It's bacteria that feed on sugar and their breakdown products cause the tooth enamel to be attacked. When bacteria break down sugar, metabolic products are created that ultimately lead to tooth decay.
Another myth is the statement that tooth decay depends on the amount of sugar consumed. The length of time plays a key role. The time the sugar hits the teeth and stays there is the decisive criterion. This is why soft drinks and sweets also promote tooth decay, as the residues remain in the mouth for a longer period of time.
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