Sometimes the constant reinforcement of any fact or tip, that may even be a lie starts appearing like the truth. Throughout our lives we’ve been instructed to follow various instructions and rules to maintain our health; to such an extent that they’ve been engrained in our minds.

But ever wonder are all our beliefs about oral and dental health correct? or merely a product of profound reinforcement. A few myths that have prominently sprung up and circulated are debunked right here.

Myth No. 1 – Brush your Teeth after every Meal

As shocking as it may seem but even brushing your teeth can have its drawbacks.

As you may know that when we intake food it’s digestions beings in the mouth. During digestion the nature of the mouth becomes acidic to facilitate the breakdown of the food particles and this affects the teeth as well. The outermost enamel layer becomes weakened and if one brushes their teeth while the acidic nature of the mouth has not yet been neutralized then the pressure applied by the tooth brush will damage the enamel layer that serves as a protective covering for a tooth and will expose it to cavities and bacteria.

Myth No. 2 – Teeth Whitening will Damage your Teeth

Teeth’s whitening is a common cosmetic dental procedure and is conducted in a variety of ways; sometimes by dentists and hygienist in their clinics and often at home with the help of over the counter kits. A common misconception among the masses is that teeth whitening will damages the enamel layer of the tooth exposing it to further dental problems.

When in reality teeth whitening is an extremely safe procedure with no such outcomes if done correctly. If you are applying the product by yourself make sure you don’t apply it for too long and that the nature of the substance is not too acidic.

Obviously overdoing any form of treatment can be damaging but it is important to identify the application procedure as the culprit not the mode of treatment itself.

Myth No. 3 Intake of Sugar causes Cavities

This one is a real shocker!

We’ve all been told a million time to avoid sweets and soda’s to prevent cavities from occurring but this is not entirely true.

The sugar we intake is not what causes cavities it is the bacteria present in the mouth that does. The bacteria feeds on carbohydrates and sugars that in turn releases acid. It is this acid that attacks the enamel layer and causes tooth decay and cavities to occur.

Myths No. 4 – I’m too old to get Braces

Although braces are popularly paced on growing children to provide maximum results, they are just as effective for adults as well. The only difference is they might take a little more time but will surely produce a perfect set of straight and aligned teeth.

Myth No.5 – Always Rinse after brushing your teeth

The chemists and hygienist that work behind formulating toothpastes spend a lot of efforts to make the as effective as possible. Like the fluoride present in it will serve to strengthen the teeth so instead of rinsing your mouth after brushing spit it out instead. This is will allow the fluoride and other useful chemical substances to maximize their effect.[:zh]有时，任何甚至是谎言的事实或小窍门的不断强化开始像真理一样出现。在我们的整个生命期间，我们被教导遵循不同的说明和规则已维持健康；在我们心里根深蒂固。

但是有没有质疑过关于口腔和口腔卫生的我们所有的信仰是正确的吗？还是只是深厚强化的产品？ 在这里揭穿一些突出兴起和流传的谬见。

第一个谬见– 每顿饭后刷牙

像看起来那样令人震惊，但是甚至刷牙都有缺点。

如您可能知道的，当我们摄入食物时，其消化在嘴中。在消化期间，嘴变成酸性，促进分解食物颗粒，这也影响牙齿。最外面的牙釉质层被弱化，如果在嘴的酸性质还没有被中和时刷牙，施加到牙齿上的压力将损害作为牙齿保护层的牙釉质层，使其暴露于蛀洞和细菌之下。

第二个谬见– 美白牙齿将损害您的牙齿

美白牙齿是一个普通的美容牙科程序，以不同方式进行；有时由诊所里的牙医和卫生师进行，经常在家里借助柜台出售的套装进行。人群中普遍的错误概念是美白牙齿将损害牙釉质层，将其暴露于进一步的牙科问题之下。

事实上，美白牙齿是极端安全的程序，如果正确进行，没有这样的结果。如果您自己施用产品，确定不要施用时间太长，并且性质不要太酸性。

很明显，过分做任何形式的处理都会有损害，但是识别应用程序是罪魁祸首而非处理模式本身是很重要的。

第三个谬见－摄入糖导致蛀牙

这是很令人震惊的！

我们都被告知一百遍要避免甜食和苏打水以防止蛀牙发生，但这并不完全真实。

我们摄入的糖不导致蛀牙，是嘴里的细菌导致蛀牙。以碳水化合物和糖为生的细菌依次释放酸。是此酸攻击牙釉质层，导致蛀牙发生。

第四个谬见– 我太老了，不能戴矫正器

虽然流行给正在长身体的儿童戴矫正器以提供最大结果，它们对成人也是同样有效的。唯一的不同是它们可能需要更长一些时间，但是肯定会产出直的对齐的完美牙齿。

第五个谬见 –总是在刷牙后漱口

在身后工作配置牙膏的化学家和卫生学家花很多精力使牙膏尽可能有效。像其中的氟化物将强化牙齿，因此，刷牙后不用漱口，吐出来即可。这将允许氟化物和其它有用物质最大化其效果。