There have been a number of misconceptions about dental
health that has been going around since time in memorial. People have their own
myths about flossing, brushing, cavities and oral health in general. Most
people have fallen for these misconceptions, and some of them have paid dearly
for their ignorance. To ensure that you don’t fall victim, here are some common
misconceptions about dental health that you should be aware of:
1.
Cavities are for Children
If you are there believing that you are invulnerable to
cavities just because you are an adult, then you should think again. You have
to ask yourself this question? What is it that causes cavities in children? One
reason is that children aren’t as good as adults at brushing and flossing. If
you also disregard this important activity, then you are on your way to having
cavities.
2.
Cavities are Caused by Sweets
If you have been
avoiding sweets thinking that they are the only triggers of cavities, then
there is a lesson about sugar that you probably missed. Technically, tooth
cavities are caused by carbohydrates interacting with bacteria to create acid
byproducts. Carbohydrates include sugar, but what you should also know is that
cavities can also be easily caused by bread, potato chips and crackers.