1. Chewing gum after eating can replace brushing teeth: in no case chewing gum replaces brushing, however, given the impossibility of doing so, the use of sugarless gum helps increase the pH of the mouth and thereby To considerably reduce the risk of caries.

 

2. Eat green apple clean the teeth: eating fruit and vegetables daily favors a healthy life, but consume acid green apple after an intake that includes sugars does not protect but otherwise, favors a decrease in the pH of the oral environment which increases the risk of caries.

 

3. The more 'itches' the toothpaste, the more effective it is: the toothpaste should not sting, the use of excessively strong agents can damage the mucous membranes. A paste with the concentration of fluorine and suitable anti-plaque agents does not have to be irritating.

 

4. It is normal for the gums to bleed with brushing: bleeding is usually the result of an inflammatory process, a sign that our body is fighting something. It should be considered an alarm signal.

 

5. The bicarbonate was always used to whiten the teeth and does not do any harm: its excessive or inappropriate use can negatively affect the enamel. If you want to whiten your teeth, your dentist will recommend the most appropriate treatment for your case.

 

6. Bad breath or halitosis is only a symptom of gastrointestinal problems: about 80 percent of the problems of bad taste or mouth smell are directly related to it. Gum problems or the absence of lingual brushing can be some of its causes.

 

7. It is normal to lose teeth with age: the loss of teeth is avoidable. The prevention and proper maintenance sustained over time ensure its existence. There is nothing better functionally than healthy teeth.

 

8. The wisdom teeth are useless, it is better to remove them: a functional wisdom teeth or stay inside without giving symptomatology do not have to be extracted.

 

9. Baby teeth do not have decay: milk teeth can have decay and also progress faster than permanent teeth.

 

10. Once the implants are placed, you forget: dental implants require rigorous care and maintenance and should not be considered as teeth. They defend themselves much worse against infections.