Myth

Using common mouthwashes is an effective alternative to tooth brushing and tongue cleaning.

There is no necessity of brushing to keep good oral hygiene. Many people don't brush even after eating foods.

Fact

There is no alternative to mechanical way of plaque an food debris removal i.e. Tooth brushing and flossing. Mouthwash is required to be used only on doctor's prescription.After brushing,tongue cleaning is also required with the help of available tongue cleaner.

Use gentle force during use of it.

Myth

Extremely hard tooth brushes clean teeth more effectively.

Fact

Don't use hard toothbrushes. It causes abrasion of tooth resulting in dental sensitivity in future and many more.

It is the proper brushing technique that removes plaque and debris effectively.

Myth

Rinsing mouth with warm saline water or giving hot compress over the area is good during acute severe dental pain.

Fact

It helps the infection to spread, causes increased intrapulpal pressure. More extra and intra oral swelling.

Myth

Any dental problem in deciduous tooth/teeth (child tooth) is not of concern. They should be removed (extracted) if troubles.

Fact

Every child tooth has its own age of exfoliation. If it can be restored then go for conservative management otherwise it may invite future complications.

Visit nearby dentist and take his/her opinion

Myth

Bad breath can be managed with use of mouth freshners.

Fact

Your bad breath is just a signal of your poor oral health or underlying health issues. Don't overlook it. Visit a dentist Or physician.

Mouth freshners only act here like a perfume.

Myth

Any dental problem should be managed by tooth removal (extraction)

Fact

Tooth removal causes loss of chewing unit. Besides it also causes bone resorption in that area over a period of time. The remaining teeth has to perform the work of chewing. So, chewing ability decreases for the patient.