{"id":2044,"date":"2018-01-30T22:00:34","date_gmt":"2018-01-30T22:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wemakeyousmile.com\/?p=2044"},"modified":"2020-07-14T23:03:20","modified_gmt":"2020-07-14T23:03:20","slug":"5-dental-myths-killing-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wemakeyousmile.com\/blog\/5-dental-myths-killing-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Dental Myths That Are Killing Your Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dentistry isn\u2019t unlike other forms of medicine in that are a number of ways to treat one issue. While we dentists and doctors appreciate feedback and numerous sources of information, some information out there \u2014 especially online \u2014\u00a0isn\u2019t credible.
\nGeorge A. Hoop, DDS, PA\u00a0<\/b>our Fort Myers FL dental office and North Naples FL dental office can assist you in keeping your mouth healthy forever. We have a great dental hygiene<\/a> team that can assist you in the office and help you build a great at-home hygiene routine. There are dozens of little things you can do to improve the help of your teeth, but here are some dental myths you need to avoid for the better.
\nYou can call us right now at 239-734-7737 to schedule your first visit with us. Here are some dental myths dispelled so you can decipher fact from fiction.<\/p>\n

1. Bleeding Gums Are No Big Deal.<\/b> MYTH<\/b><\/h3>\n

Having bleeding or swollen gums is no small problem. Just because this is a relatively common problem doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s not a serious problem. Bleeding or swollen gums are the first sign of gum disease, also known as periodontal disease. Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults, and we now know that periodontal disease is connected to serious problems health problems like diabetes and heart disease.
\nWe can reverse gum disease in its early stages, but advanced gum disease is not curable. You\u2019ll need treatment for the rest of your life. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to catch this problem as early as possible.<\/p>\n

2. Sleep Apnea Isn\u2019t Dangerous. MYTH<\/b>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/h3>\n

Sleep apnea<\/a> is one of the most misunderstood problems in dentistry. It\u2019s often lumped into the category of harmless snoring, but the truth is that sleep apnea can be deadly. Sleep apnea occurs whenever you experience pauses in breathing. That alone can be damaging to your health, and it\u2019s even possible to stop breathing entirely. People with severe sleep apnea can experience 30 or more pauses in breathing every hour.
\nThere are two forms of sleep apnea, obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea, with obstructive sleep apnea being the most common. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs whenever soft tissue blocks the airway during sleep. Sleep apnea is often treated with a CPAP. People with sleep apnea often find this form of treatment unbearable, so they don\u2019t treat the problem.
\nLeaving sleep apnea untreated can increase your risk of overall health problems like heart disease, diabetes, and even stroke. We know that many patients with sleep apnea cannot tolerate a CPAP machine, and that\u2019s why we\u2019re offering a special sleep apnea oral appliance. The custom appliance positions the lower jaw forward to help patients struggling with obstructive sleep apnea. The appliance is custom, and unlike a CPAP, it\u2019s easy to travel with.<\/p>\n

3. You Don\u2019t Need to Floss. MYTH<\/b><\/h3>\n

Last year, the medical benefits of floss was called into question, but the news reports mostly scrutinized the studies relating to floss not the act of flossing. We dentists still maintain that floss is one of your best defenses against periodontal disease.
\nAnd if you\u2019re still not convinced, consider this fact: Only about 65 percent of the tooth is above the gum line. Brushing will clean the surface of the tooth, but flossing can clean the area beneath the gum line. So, when you neglect floss, you\u2019re neglecting about 35 percent of the tooth and possibly putting yourself at a higher risk of gum disease.<\/p>\n

4. A Root Canal is Dangerous. MYTH<\/b><\/h3>\n

Having a root canal<\/a> is easily the most feared procedure in dentistry, but we believe it\u2019s just misunderstood. A root canal is needed whenever decay has reached the nerve or whenever an abscess has formed at the root of the tooth. We call this a root canal, but it\u2019s really \u201croot canal therapy,\u201d as we clean out the roots to make the tooth healthy again. Once the root canals are cleared, we\u2019ll fill the canals and then generally restore the tooth with a crown<\/a>. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
\nRoot canal therapy saves the tooth from extraction. There are some who claim root canal therapy is dangerous, but that is an unfounded medical theory. This theory developed more than 100 years ago, and the dentists who started this myth was an advocate for extractions. Despite the rumors and myths, root canal therapy isn\u2019t painful and it\u2019s successful more than 98 percent of the time. In many cases, root canal therapy can keep the tooth healthy for the rest of your life.<\/p>\n

5. A Denture Works Like Your Natural Teeth. MYTH<\/b><\/h3>\n

Removable dentures<\/a> are the oldest type of replacement tooth option. While dentures have evolved over the years to be more lifelike than ever, removable dentures can still not match the function of natural teeth. Plus, dentures can change shape over time because of changes in the jawbone after the tooth are lost. People with removable dentures often complain about a bad denture fit or not being able to eat the food they love. And denture patients even have to worry about their teeth coming loose while they speak. \u00a0
\nIn our office, we\u2019re offering dental implants<\/a> to replace missing teeth or to stabilize dentures. Our dental implants nearly match the function of your natural teeth. With dental implants, you can eat whatever you want again, and you\u2019ll never have to worry about your teeth falling out while you eat, laugh, or smile.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Fall For Bad Dental Advice!<\/b><\/h3>\n

We only get one set of permanent teeth, so it\u2019s important to keep our teeth healthy and strong. Following bad dental myths or avoiding your dental visits will only cause more frustration and heartache down the road. For great preventive and restorative dental care, give us a call today at 239-734-7737.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dentistry isn\u2019t unlike other forms of medicine in that are a number of ways to treat one issue. While we dentists and doctors appreciate feedback and numerous sources of information, some information out there \u2014 especially online \u2014\u00a0isn\u2019t credible. George A. 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