Top
Ten Mistakes People Make About Dental Care
by Stephen H. Hook,
DDS Westchester CA Dentist
As I drive around my
neighborhood in Westchester CA near the Los Angeles International Airport I see
countless numbers of dental offices and clinics all bidding for your
patronage. I see billboards, newspaper
advertisements and internet coupons offering information and bargains for
dental work. Also 70% of the patients I
see have third-party dental insurance which many times can be a source of
confusion for you the average consumer.
Hoping to help clear up the misconceptions
I hereby offer my top ten delusions people have about dental care.
#10 TEETH NEED TO BE WHITE TO BE ATTRACTIVE AND
APPEAR HEALTHY
Normal teeth are various
shades from ivory, light yellow or gray to a slight brown cast. Almost never are natural teeth even close to
perfectly white. Tooth Whitening is
quite popular and can be very expensive and is nearly always TEMPORARY. The teeth will return slowly to their natural
shades unless bleached repeatedly.
Overly white teeth are unnatural and draw attention away from the eyes
which are the most important facial asset for attractiveness. So remember, teeth
whitening is temporary.
#9 MOUTHWASH AND TOOTHPASTE ARE VERY IMPORTANT
FOR HEALTH AND HYGIENE
All OTC (over the counter)
toothpastes and mouthwashes are non-essential for good dental care and oral
health. They help cleanse and make your
mouth taste fresher, but have some disadvantages and cost money. I suggest that patients use whatever products
please them and are least expensive but do not think that the rinses and pastes
do any significant whitening or disinfecting of their teeth or mouth. The brush and dental floss used properly
makes all the difference. Read more of Top 10 Mistakes People Make About Dental Care
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