{"id":993,"date":"2019-09-21T03:13:31","date_gmt":"2019-09-21T03:13:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/?p=993"},"modified":"2020-07-21T15:23:03","modified_gmt":"2020-07-21T15:23:03","slug":"expert-dentist-in-dublin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/expert-dentist-in-dublin\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Dentist in Dublin Puts These 5 Dental Health Myths to Rest!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery alignleft columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/man_smiling_in_dentist_chair_1___1570677442_74310.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"994\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=994\" class=\"wp-image-994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/man_smiling_in_dentist_chair_1___1570677442_74310.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/man_smiling_in_dentist_chair_1___1570677442_74310-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/man_smiling_in_dentist_chair_1___1570677442_74310-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The internet is an amazing resource that allows access to\ntons of information. However, like anything in life, it can be corrupted with\nfalsehoods. The dental health world is not immune to this, as there are a host\nof myths circulating online that can definitely be misleading. It takes the\nright <a href=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/about-us.html\">expert<\/a> to\nclear the air, and that\u2019s just what your dentist in Dublin is here to do. Read on\nas 5 common myths are laid to rest!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Myth #1 \u2013 Placing Aspirin on Gums Helps Soothe a Toothache<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most notorious oral conditions to deal with is a\ntoothache. It\u2019s no surprise, then, that several supposed remedies have emerged.\nOne of them is the placement of aspirin on the gums to quiet the toothache\u2019s\nsymptoms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reality, though, is that aspirin is most effective when\nit directly enters the bloodstream. Thus, any benefits related to this practice\nare minimal at best. Furthermore, by placing aspirin directly on the gums, there\nis a chance of painful irritation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The safer route to take is to apply ice to relieve any swelling,\nto contact your dentist to schedule a visit and to take ibuprofen to reduce the\npain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Myth #2 \u2013 Sugar is the Sole Cause of Cavity Development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While consuming an abundance of sugary foods and beverages\ncan have an adverse effect on your oral health, the reality is that it\u2019s not\nactually the sugar that causes the problems. It\u2019s the body\u2019s reaction to the\nleftover sugar particles that presents the threat to your oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside your mouth are countless bacteria, and when sugar is\nconsumed and left to fester, these bacteria flock to the area to feed. As the sugar\nis digested, acids are released that start the tooth and gum decay process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Myth #3 \u2013 White Teeth Automatically Equal Healthy Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although white teeth are considered to be the \u201cpar\nexcellence\u201d for dental aesthetics, the reality is that having nice looking\nteeth doesn\u2019t always translate into excellent oral health. That\u2019s because such\nissues as cavities, infections and other developing problems quietly work beneath\nthe surface, only announcing their presence when a noticeable issue arises. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To prevent this from happening, it\u2019s important to practice\nexcellent oral hygiene and to maintain regular visits to your dentist for\npreventive care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Myth #4 \u2013 Brushing Your Gums Causes Them to Bleed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While vigorous toothbrushing can contribute to bleeding\ngums, it\u2019s not always the sole reason for this. In many cases, it can be related\nto the development of gum disease, which is the infection and inflammation of the\ngum tissue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The condition, which progresses over time, is caused by the\naccumulation of bacteria and plaque beneath the gum line, and one of its\ninitial warning signs is bleeding gums. To find out for sure, though, what the\nsource of the problem is, you should definitely contact your dentist to schedule\na visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Myth #5 \u2013 Tooth Whitening is Dangerous<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because tooth whitening has become so popular, home\nwhitening kits are now available at your local drugstore. There are still some\nconcerns, though, about the safety of whitening teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reality, however, is that the most dangerous form of tooth\nwhitening to participate in is the over-the-counter method. That\u2019s because the\ntrays supplied are generically designed. Thus, there is a chance of the\nwhitening gel coming into contact with the soft tissue in the mouth, which can\ncause irritation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With professional teeth whitening, patients have nothing to\nworry about. That\u2019s because every step of the process is custom-designed to\nmeet their needs, which for take-home kits, includes the usage of trays created\njust right to fit each patient\u2019s mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that these 5 myths have been dispelled, the next step is\nto take the necessary actions to upgrade your dental health and aesthetics. Contact\nyour local dentist to schedule a visit today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For nearly two decades, Dr. Eric Buck has been providing the best in dental care. The Ohio State University College of Dentistry graduate still remains driven to make the experience of each patient who enters his practice phenomenal. For more information about the comprehensive care Dr. Buck provides, you can visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a>.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The internet is an amazing resource that allows access to tons of information. However, like anything in life, it can be corrupted with falsehoods. The dental health world is not immune to this, as there are a host of myths circulating online that can definitely be misleading. 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