Fact: Brushing your teeth twice a day is essential for maintaining oral hygiene and preventing cavities. However, it is recommended to brush your teeth after breakfast rather than before.
Brushing after breakfast ensures that any food particles or bacteria from your meal do not remain on your teeth, reducing the risk of decay.
Myths: You should use a large amount of toothpaste for brushing.
Fact: Using a pea-sized amount of toothpaste is recommended. This amount is enough to clean your teeth effectively.
Myth: Gel-based toothpaste is better for your oral hygiene.
Fact: Gel-based toothpaste just like conventional toothpaste contains Fluoride which is important for teeth.
A toothpaste with less abrasive is ideal for teeth. It is best to choose a toothpaste recommended by your dentist for your specific needs.
Myth: Root canal treatment is a painful and lengthy process.
Fact: Nowadays, root canals are mostly performed in a single sitting, often without the need of administering antibiotics or painkillers.
This approach minimises discomfort and even speeds up the recovery process.
Inputs by: Dr.Moon Chattaraj, Founder director of AM Medical Centre, Prosthodontics (Gold Medalist), Implantology and Cosmetic Dentistry