5 mistakes that lead to dental disease

The rate of tooth decay in Vietnam is at an alarming rate. Patients who go for a 5-6 deep cavity treatment are no longer a rarity . One of the main reasons for this situation is the lack of knowledge about dental care.

1. Baby teeth do not need care because there will be permanent teeth instead

False. Baby teeth are the direction for permanent teeth to grow. Therefore, if you do not take care of the baby teeth, it will cause infection, affecting permanent teeth.

2. Getting regular dental calculus will loosen the root

False. Conversely, getting tartar will help your teeth be strong because plaque on the teeth has many germs. If left for a long time, it will cause gum recession, redness of the gums, tooth loss and tooth loss.

3. Do not suck salt water after brushing because it reduces saliva flow

False. Saline mixed with light concentration will have a mild antiseptic effect in the mouth.

4. Chewing gum will make your teeth strong

False. Chewing gum works to avoid bad breath temporarily, making it feel comfortable to breathe, but not making your teeth firm.

5. Pregnancy after giving birth should only saline water, not brush your teeth right away, as it will make your teeth weak

False. Brine has only a mild antiseptic effect, but does not completely resolve dental plaque and food left over in the teeth. Therefore, to protect teeth well, need to brush teeth right in the first day of childbirth.