Oftentimes we take conventional wisdom we hear on the street for granted- we believe what we hear without verification and thus misinformation spreads rapidly and virally. While typically these fads are harmless and have no real world consequences, this shifts very quickly when we consider that at times the same principals can sometimes apply to “common sense” or facts that “everyone knows” and knowledge about our own health, and especially our teeth. This is why it is very important to verify things you think you know with dentists who are experienced in the practice.

There are many common myths when it comes to teeth and they vary incredibly, some harmless to some which can cause you to spend thousands on procedures you didn’t even need.

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This videos goes through many of the “common sense” facts we “know” about teeth, and corrects it with proper knowledge and scientific fact. Interesting misconceptions that exist is the common view that you must have your wisdom teeth removed, as well as blaming sugar as the culprit for cavities. Your local family dentistry or local dentistry can also help educate you. A local dentist can go into more detail with you about these facts, and also answer any other questions you may have.
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