Post on 14-Jul-2015
There’s a few very common misconceptionsabout tooth and mouth hygiene.
We’re going to bustthose myths for you right here.
This is especially true if you’ve eatenacidic foods. Acidic foods can weaken
the tooth enamel for a short period of time.The American Dental Associationrecommends waiting 30 minutes
after meals before brushing.
False!You can definitely brush too much.Toothbrushes and toothpaste are
designed to be abrasive.By rubbing or brushing the teeth
we remove germs and plaque.
Brushing too many timesa day or brushing too hard
can weaken the tooth enamel.
...brush two times a dayfor two minutes each time.
Most people keep their toothbrushesin the bathroom.
Though you may scrub down yourbathroom and disinfect,
each time you flush the toiletparticles are aerosolized.
We recommend movingyour toothbrush far away
from the toilet.
This is only partially a myth.Sugar can be damaging to the teeth.
But what’s important to knowis that sugar, along with
acid and bacteriais what causes tooth decay.