Dentist Dental Tips

1. Fiction

   All whitening products are the same.

   Fact
   Products vary tremendously. The most important differences are the way in which the product is applied to the tooth, specific ingredients, and nature of the whitening gel. They also vary widely in strength, effectiveness, and pH (acidity) of the whitening gel.

2. Fiction
   Whitening toothpastes are effective at whitening teeth.Fact
   Brushing your teeth is very important for your dental health and general hygiene! However, it is simply not possible for any active whitening ingredients in toothpastes to be held in contact with the teeth long enough to be very effective. The natural flow of saliva in the mouth washes away these ingredients before they have time to work. Furthermore, whitening toothpastes are generally formulated at very weak concentrations.
3. Fiction
   Whitening Strips are the best way to whiten teeth.Fact
   Due to the unique contours and curvature of each tooth, whitening strips can only contact a small portion of the tooth surface. These strips poorly contact depressions on the tooth surface and rarely are able to reach the areas between teeth. For a visual reference, think of a Band-Aid spanning the surface of all 5 fingers… The spaces between your fingers get no contact.
   Furthermore, they are marketed as ‘one-size-fits-all’, but unfortunately, ones size certainly does not fit all. Because the whitening ingredients can only contact small areas of the teeth, they can not uniformly bleach the entire tooth. The result is uneven whitening referred to as ‘striping’. Striping is most evident in the areas between teeth and can actually be quite embarrassing.

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True or False:

1. Wisdom teeth should be extracted by age 21.
2. Mouth dryness can lead to tooth decay.
3. If you happen to find yourself without a toothbrush and toothpaste, chewing gum can be used to cleanse your mouth after a meal.
4. Baking soda is an adequate replacement for toothpaste.
5. Parents should first begin caring for their baby’s teeth when the teeth begin to grow in as an infant.
6. Musical instruments have been known to cause dental problems for children.
7. Bleaching damages your teeth.
8. You are more likely to develop cavities from chocolate than raisins.
9. Although taking vitamin C may be good for your health, it can be bad for your teeth.

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