Dr.Rao's Dental Hospital

Name :

Dr.Rao's Dental Hospital

Address  :

Line Poly Clinic,
Opp: Naina Hospital,
Ramalayam Road
Kukatpally

Town  :

Hyderabad

State  :

Telangana

Country  :

INDIA

Post Code:

500072

Phone  :

9908502253

Web URL  :

Available

Email  :

drraomuluguri@yahoo.co.in

Description

With day amp night advancements in every field of science and technology dentistry is also touching new heights Today it is highly advanced specialized and modernized branch of medical science Advanced research in dental science has led to better understanding of various dental problems amp a systematic approach to treatment Although this advancement has proved a number of myths about various dental treatments dental solutions as wrong in
principle however they are still alive deep in the minds of common people This article is a humble approach to wipe out some common myths about various dental problems amp dental solutions by presenting scientific basis amp facts related to these myths

1 MYTH
UPPER TEETH EXTRACTION AFFECTS THE EYES

FACT
There are numerous reasons for this perception mainly because pain and the swelling of an upper

tooth radiates towards the cheek bones and lower portion of the eyes therefore the corelation

The teeth are normally extracted in middleold age when the eye sight is in any case getting

weaker Actually vision is not affected in anyway while undertaking treatment of upper teeth

including their extraction

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2 MYTH
REGULAR CLEANINGSCALINGREMOVAL OF CALCULUS WEAKENS YOUR TEETH

FACT
Regular cleaning like bathing is a must One cannot clean all the surfaces of a tooth effectively

hence professional cleaning is an important adjunct to home aids Proper cleaning does not

damage the teeth enamel which is the hardest substance in the body on the contrary

scaling strengthens gums by removing hard food deposit tartar which is responsible for the

loss of bone resulting in tooth loss eventually Thus professional cleaning is also a part of proper

dental care

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3 MYTH
DENTAL TREATMENT IS ALWAYS PAINFUL

FACT
With advancements in materials techniques equipments and instruments dental treatments

have now become very comfortable for the patient In fact in skilled hands every dental

procedure is virtually a painless procedure leaving aside the anxiety of the patient which can also

be dealt with in a practical fashion Further many dental procedures are carried out under

local anaesthesia which renders them totally painless Dentists have been promising of painless

dental treatment since ages now with the great advancements in the field of dental science

the time has come when they can really fulfill their promises

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4 MYTH
PERMANENT TEETH WILL BE SHED WITH AGE

FACT
None of our teeth have a specific age to be shed It is just negligence on our part whichhastens

this unfortunate condition Regular visits to the dentist and proper dental care as per dentists

advice can prolong the life of many a tooth

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5 MYTH
WISDOM TEETH SHOULD BE SAVED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES

FACT
The last molar teeth are called wisdom teeth because they erupt at an age which we relate

with maturity If these teeth are erupting in a straight pattern then we definitely dont extract

them but if these teeth erupt in wayward places or positions they may start creating a problem

for the adjoining bone and teeth In such a condition they and are best removed

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6 MYTH
ORAL HEALTH DOESNT AFFECT OVERALL HEALTH
FACT
When the gums are infected bacterial byproducts can enter the blood stream and travel to

major organs causing other problems Research suggests that this may contribute to

anumber of undesirable conditions including heart diseases such as rheumatic fever So proper

dental care is a must for overall health

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7 MYTH
AN ARTIFICIAL SET OF TEETH OR COMPLETE DENTURE THAT IS MADE ONCE IS FOREVER

FACT
While it is true that well fitting dentures are used by the patient for many years it is a myth that

it can be retained forever The oral tissues that lie below the dentures change over a period

of time But the dentures are made of stiff materials that do not adapt according to the changing

contours of the oral tissues Thus even a well fitting denture may not fit well after a few years

If an illfitting denture is continued to be worn it can cause damage to the underlying tissues

Thus most dentists advice changing of the dentures once in at least 5 years

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8 MYTH
ONCE A DECAYED TOOTH IS TREATED THE DENTAL PROBLEM IS OVER

FACT
Dental decay is treated by use of various restorative materials However the artificial materials

usually do not completely match the tooth in strength smoothness and other qualities

In addition if the patient does not maintain good hygiene decay can start again around the

restorations Hence whenever a tooth is filled or replaced it requires use of additional

cleaning methods like flossing interdental brushes etc in addition to regular tooth brushing

In addition dental check up once in six months becomes all the more important when you have a

treated tooth

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9 MYTH
DENTAL TREATMENT SHOULD BE AVOIDED DURING PREGNANCY

FACT
The above notion is not true Many a times dental treatment is provided even during late

pregnancy Routine dental procedures can be carried out without any fear However major

surgical procedures may require medical opinion before treatment Dental Xrays are to

be avoided during the first three months of pregnancy

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10 MYTH
CLEANING THE TEETH WITH FINGER amp POWDER IS BETTER THAN WITH TOOTHBRUSH

FACT
The use of a tooth brush is a must to clean dental plaque and food debris from almost all the

surfaces of the teeth The finger may not reach all the areas as a brush does Hence it is

recommended to use a toothbrush with paste to clean the teeth and freshen the mouth after

meals Finger can only be used to massage the gums after brushing is complete

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11 MYTH
CHARCOAL SALT RICE HUSK AND TOBACCO ETC IN POWDER FORM ARE BETTER THAN

TOOTHPASTE IN CLEANING THE TEETH

FACT
The objective of cleaning the teeth is to remove the dental plaque and food debris from and

around the teeth by the bristles of a toothbrush along with a toothpaste or powder A standard

tooth paste contains proper sized particles which are not harmful to the teeth However above

mentioned powders are coarse and can erode the outer layer of the teeth and thus can

damage them permanently Hence only standard toothpaste should be used with a toothbrush

Toothpaste is better than tooth powder as it can easily be dispensed on the brush and it may

contain fluorides antitartar chemicals etc The foaming action of the toothpaste also helps

to freshen the mouth Tobacco should not be used Users enjoy the euphoric effect of nicotine

present in tobacco rather than cleaning of the teeth and slowly become addicted to it Cleaning

the teeth with proper tooth brush and tooth paste is the mainstay of all types of dental care

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12 MYTH
THUMB SUCKING BY CHILDREN LEADS TO FORWARD PLACEMENT OF UPPER TEETH

FACT
Thumb sucking is a normal infant habit which makes the child feel secure and happy It usually

decreases after the age of 3 years However if the habit persists beyond the age of 45 years

it can cause problems of the teeth including forward placement of the teeth In these children

depending upon the frequency and severity of the habit an intervention by a dental surgeon

may be required The child may be given some sort of habit breaking orthodontic appliance

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13 MYTH
A CHILD NEVER NEEDS CLEANING OF MILK TEETH

FACT
It is a myth that we need not clean a childs teeth Children are as much prone to dental decay or

gum diseases as adults In fact children tend to have sweet food including sweetened milk and

juices which can promote dental caries So it is advisable to start the habit of cleaning the infants

teeth soon after they appear in the mouth In fact it is advised to clean babys gum pads

everyday by a soft piece of cloth along with gentle massage even before the teeth erupt

Proper dental care of milk teeth is as important as that of permanent one

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14 MYTH
MILK TEETH NEED NOT BE CARED FOR BECAUSE THEY LAST ONLY FOR A FEW YEARS

AND WILL ANYWAY BE REPLACED BY PERMANENT TEETH

FACT
Early loss of milk teeth will interfere with chewing and thus affect the childs nutrition It will

also lead to drifting of the adjacent teeth and closure of some of the space that is required for

the succeeding permanent teeth to erupt This loss of space will cause the permanent teeth

to erupt in irregular positions and result in crowding Therefore milk teeth need to be cared for

as much as permanent teeth

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15 MYTH
WHEN THE GUMS BLEED IT IS BETTER NOT TO BRUSH THE TEETH AT THAT TIME

FACT
Bleeding is a sign of inflamed and unhealthy gums This is due to accumulation of dental plaque

and food particles around the teeth Until this collection is removed the gums continue to bleed

This is an indication that the individual needs to visit a dentist for proper dental care and

treatment Brushing the teeth with a soft toothbrush by proper technique removes the plaque

and helps the gums to recover Initial bleeding seen during brushing gradually reduces over

a period of time

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16 MYTH
A PAINKILLER TABLET KEPT BESIDE A PAINFUL TOOTH REDUCES THE TOOTH PAIN

FACT
A toothache cannot be relieved by placing a painkiller tablet anywhere in the mouth In fact this is

a dangerous habit as it causes burns of the soft tissues around the area of placement Hence

painkiller tablets should not be placed in mouth but swallowed after eating some food to

relieve the pain and then the dentist should be contacted for proper dental solution to the

problem

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17 MYTH
WHEN AN ARTIFICIAL SET OF TEETH ARE WORN THE UPPER DENTURE LOGICALLY HAS

TO FALL DOWN IN THE MOUTH AND CREATE PROBLEMS HOWEVER THE LOWER DENTURE

SHOULD REST IN PLACE WHICH IT DOES NOT

FACT
Although the lower denture rests on the ridge of lower jaw it does get easily dislodged because

of the interference of the muscles of cheek lower lip tongue and movements of the lower jaw

during function However with time the muscles learn to coordinate with the lower denture and

the patient overcomes this problem On the other hand the upper denture stays in its place

due to forces of tension and rarely causes any problems

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18 MYTH
ROOT CANAL TREATMENT HURTS AND REQUIRES A NUMBER OF VISITS

FACT
With great advances in the science of endodontics and anaesthetics root canal treatment is not

painful at all It can be completed in one or two visits

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19 MYTH
EVEN AFTER ROOT CANAL THERAPY THE TOOTH WILL COME OUT EVENTUALLY

FACT
If the root canal treatment is properly done and the tooth is restored with a

complete jacket crown then if will last for years provided the patient maintains good oral

hygiene and regularly visits hisher dentist

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20 MYTH
NO PAIN NO NEED TO VISIT THE DENTIST

FACT
Dental decay in initial stages is usually painless Carious lesions do not hurt until unless they

reach the pulp spaces Caries are best treated when they are still restricted to enamel or dentin

layers Smaller the cavity smaller will be the restoration and longer will be the life of restoration

Similarly gum diseases in initial stages can be treated with simple oral prophylaxis More so

today more stress is given on the preventive aspect of dentistry than the curative one Therefore

we should visit the dentist every six months for proper dental care