3 Myths About Oral Health
- Toothpaste is necessary to clean your teeth.
Not true. What is necessary is thoroughly brushing your teeth. Although a minty-fresh mouth feels fantastic, the true objective of brushing is to dislodge and remove plaque from your teeth! Read my recent post on toothpaste here. - Mouthwash is necessary to keep your mouth healthy.
Not true! In fact, although mouthwash may offer some modest benefits, it is not necessary for your overall dental health. - You need to brush after every meal.
Not true! Acids from meals, snacks, or beverages certainly cause erosion to enamel and dentin (the layer beneath your enamel) but, brushing too soon after meals can actually speed up the erosion process! So be sure to let at least 30 minutes elapse before brushing after meals.
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Lloyd E. Parmley, D.M.D.
A Practice Limited to Periodontics • Implants • Gum Diseases
6909 Burlington Pike, Suite B • Florence, KY 41042-1618
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Source: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/21/really-never-brush-your-teeth-immediately-after-a-meal/?_r=0
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