{"id":34,"date":"2020-07-16T11:32:33","date_gmt":"2020-07-16T10:32:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.dental-focus.co.uk\/churchroaddental\/blog\/?p=34"},"modified":"2022-10-21T11:55:55","modified_gmt":"2022-10-21T10:55:55","slug":"4-dental-care-myths-that-people-still-believe-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.churchroaddental.co.uk\/blog\/4-dental-care-myths-that-people-still-believe-today\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Dental Care Myths That People Still Believe Today"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-draftjs-conductor-fragment=\"{&quot;blocks&quot;:[{&quot;key&quot;:&quot;1h0s3&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Even with modern technology and advanced dental treatment procedures, there are still many misconceptions and fears associated with dental care. People tend to conjure up the painful images of teeth being drilled or pulled any time they think about going to the dentist. But, with enough knowledge, dental patients can allay their fears and get the regular dental care they need for healthy teeth and gums. &quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;unstyled&quot;,&quot;depth&quot;:0,&quot;inlineStyleRanges&quot;:[],&quot;entityRanges&quot;:[{&quot;offset&quot;:262,&quot;length&quot;:8,&quot;key&quot;:0}],&quot;data&quot;:{}},{&quot;key&quot;:&quot;45pv5&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;unstyled&quot;,&quot;depth&quot;:0,&quot;inlineStyleRanges&quot;:[],&quot;entityRanges&quot;:[],&quot;data&quot;:{}},{&quot;key&quot;:&quot;73pec&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Keeping that in mind, let\u2019s take a look at some of the most common dental care myths dentists deal with:&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;unstyled&quot;,&quot;depth&quot;:0,&quot;inlineStyleRanges&quot;:[{&quot;offset&quot;:0,&quot;length&quot;:104,&quot;style&quot;:&quot;BOLD&quot;}],&quot;entityRanges&quot;:[],&quot;data&quot;:{}},{&quot;key&quot;:&quot;e69sd&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;unstyled&quot;,&quot;depth&quot;:0,&quot;inlineStyleRanges&quot;:[],&quot;entityRanges&quot;:[],&quot;data&quot;:{}},{&quot;key&quot;:&quot;eoph8&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;DIY Dental Care Is Enough- some people believe that whitening and anti-cavity toothpastes are adequate for daily dental care. Toothpaste is essential and it may prevent many dental problems, but scheduled visits to your dentist will provide a better understanding about your current oral health. Gum inflammation, plaque build-up, cavities, and other oral health problems could still happen in people who brush their teeth regularly. Advice from your dentist is invaluable to maintaining your dental and oral health.&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;unstyled&quot;,&quot;depth&quot;:0,&quot;inlineStyleRanges&quot;:[{&quot;offset&quot;:0,&quot;length&quot;:26,&quot;style&quot;:&quot;BOLD&quot;}],&quot;entityRanges&quot;:[{&quot;offset&quot;:434,&quot;length&quot;:24,&quot;key&quot;:1}],&quot;data&quot;:{}},{&quot;key&quot;:&quot;cu3ab&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;unstyled&quot;,&quot;depth&quot;:0,&quot;inlineStyleRanges&quot;:[],&quot;entityRanges&quot;:[],&quot;data&quot;:{}},{&quot;key&quot;:&quot;1i3rc&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Great Smiles Are Only For Celebs- many celebrities get cosmetic dentistry treatments to achieve their amazing looks. Whether it\u2019s dental recontouring, orthodontic treatments, bleaching or veneers, you can also receive the same services at local cosmetic dental clinics. &quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;unstyled&quot;,&quot;depth&quot;:0,&quot;inlineStyleRanges&quot;:[{&quot;offset&quot;:0,&quot;length&quot;:33,&quot;style&quot;:&quot;BOLD&quot;}],&quot;entityRanges&quot;:[],&quot;data&quot;:{}},{&quot;key&quot;:&quot;elhda&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;unstyled&quot;,&quot;depth&quot;:0,&quot;inlineStyleRanges&quot;:[],&quot;entityRanges&quot;:[],&quot;data&quot;:{}},{&quot;key&quot;:&quot;elh46&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;It's Better To Wait Until Children Are Older- for many parents, it could be a struggle to persuade children to go the dentist. Waiting until children are almost 12 would be too late. The first scheduled dentist visit should be when children are one year old. Although very young children barely have any teeth, paediatric dentists can find any potential oral problems or developmental abnormalities. Another important benefit is that children will develop their confidence and they will not fear regular trips to the dentist. &quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;unstyled&quot;,&quot;depth&quot;:0,&quot;inlineStyleRanges&quot;:[{&quot;offset&quot;:0,&quot;length&quot;:45,&quot;style&quot;:&quot;BOLD&quot;}],&quot;entityRanges&quot;:[],&quot;data&quot;:{}},{&quot;key&quot;:&quot;dgq9v&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;unstyled&quot;,&quot;depth&quot;:0,&quot;inlineStyleRanges&quot;:[],&quot;entityRanges&quot;:[],&quot;data&quot;:{}},{&quot;key&quot;:&quot;eh1gl&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;It Hurts A Lot- if pain is your biggest fear, dentists always ensure the comfort of their patients. The dentist will administer the dental anaesthetic shot. Air abrasion drills use abrasive powder to remove unwanted tooth structure. It\u2019s less noisy and relatively painless. When a tooth is pulled out, the dentist will remove it using atraumatic methods, so it is less painful and there will be less swelling.&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;unstyled&quot;,&quot;depth&quot;:0,&quot;inlineStyleRanges&quot;:[{&quot;offset&quot;:0,&quot;length&quot;:15,&quot;style&quot;:&quot;BOLD&quot;}],&quot;entityRanges&quot;:[],&quot;data&quot;:{}},{&quot;key&quot;:&quot;26km4&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;unstyled&quot;,&quot;depth&quot;:0,&quot;inlineStyleRanges&quot;:[],&quot;entityRanges&quot;:[],&quot;data&quot;:{}},{&quot;key&quot;:&quot;1iebj&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Contact Church Road Dental&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;unstyled&quot;,&quot;depth&quot;:0,&quot;inlineStyleRanges&quot;:[{&quot;offset&quot;:0,&quot;length&quot;:26,&quot;style&quot;:&quot;BOLD&quot;}],&quot;entityRanges&quot;:[],&quot;data&quot;:{}},{&quot;key&quot;:&quot;a5mcp&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;unstyled&quot;,&quot;depth&quot;:0,&quot;inlineStyleRanges&quot;:[],&quot;entityRanges&quot;:[],&quot;data&quot;:{}},{&quot;key&quot;:&quot;2t2d3&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot; To learn more about dental care in the UK, contact Church Road Dental today and speak with a knowledgeable dental representative who can assist you and answer any questions you might have.&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;unstyled&quot;,&quot;depth&quot;:0,&quot;inlineStyleRanges&quot;:[],&quot;entityRanges&quot;:[{&quot;offset&quot;:44,&quot;length&quot;:26,&quot;key&quot;:2}],&quot;data&quot;:{}},{&quot;key&quot;:&quot;59g51&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;unstyled&quot;,&quot;depth&quot;:0,&quot;inlineStyleRanges&quot;:[],&quot;entityRanges&quot;:[],&quot;data&quot;:{}},{&quot;key&quot;:&quot;gf88&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;If you enjoyed this article, please feel free to share it on your favourite social media sites.&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;unstyled&quot;,&quot;depth&quot;:0,&quot;inlineStyleRanges&quot;:[{&quot;offset&quot;:0,&quot;length&quot;:95,&quot;style&quot;:&quot;BOLD&quot;}],&quot;entityRanges&quot;:[],&quot;data&quot;:{}}],&quot;entityMap&quot;:{&quot;0&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;LINK&quot;,&quot;mutability&quot;:&quot;MUTABLE&quot;,&quot;data&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.churchroaddental.co.uk\/&quot;,&quot;target&quot;:&quot;_blank&quot;,&quot;rel&quot;:&quot;noopener&quot;}},&quot;1&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;LINK&quot;,&quot;mutability&quot;:&quot;MUTABLE&quot;,&quot;data&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.churchroaddental.co.uk\/&quot;,&quot;target&quot;:&quot;_blank&quot;,&quot;rel&quot;:&quot;noopener&quot;}},&quot;2&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;LINK&quot;,&quot;mutability&quot;:&quot;MUTABLE&quot;,&quot;data&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.churchroaddental.co.uk\/&quot;,&quot;target&quot;:&quot;_blank&quot;,&quot;rel&quot;:&quot;noopener&quot;}}},&quot;VERSION&quot;:&quot;9.1.7&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_P\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"editor\" data-offset-key=\"foo-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"foo-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"foo-0-0\">Even with modern technology and advanced dental treatment procedures, there are still many misconceptions and fears associated with dental care. People tend to conjure up the painful images of teeth being drilled or pulled any time they think about going to the <\/span><a class=\"_3Bkfb _1lsz7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.churchroaddental.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-hook=\"linkViewer\"><span data-offset-key=\"foo-1-0\">dentist.<\/span><\/a><span data-offset-key=\"foo-2-0\"> But, with enough knowledge, dental patients can allay their fears and get the regular dental care they need for healthy teeth and gums. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_P\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"editor\" data-offset-key=\"dfogb-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"dfogb-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"dfogb-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_P\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"editor\" data-offset-key=\"egp9h-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"egp9h-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"egp9h-0-0\">Keeping that in mind, let\u2019s take a look at some of the most common dental care myths dentists deal with:<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_P\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"editor\" data-offset-key=\"5f9v7-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"5f9v7-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"5f9v7-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_P\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"editor\" data-offset-key=\"ful7o-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"ful7o-0-0\"><strong>DIY Dental Care Is Enough-<\/strong><span data-offset-key=\"ful7o-0-1\"> some people believe that whitening and anti-cavity toothpastes are adequate for daily dental care. Toothpaste is essential and it may prevent many dental problems, but scheduled visits to your dentist will provide a better understanding about your current oral health. Gum inflammation, plaque build-up, cavities, and other oral health problems could still happen in people who brush their teeth regularly. <\/span><a class=\"_3Bkfb _1lsz7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.churchroaddental.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-hook=\"linkViewer\"><span data-offset-key=\"ful7o-1-0\">Advice from your dentist<\/span><\/a><span data-offset-key=\"ful7o-2-0\"> is invaluable to maintaining your dental and oral health.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_P\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"editor\" data-offset-key=\"71me1-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"71me1-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"71me1-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_P\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"editor\" data-offset-key=\"4bnco-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"4bnco-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"4bnco-0-0\"><strong>Great Smiles Are Only For Celebs-<\/strong><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"4bnco-0-1\"> many celebrities get cosmetic dentistry treatments to achieve their amazing looks. Whether it\u2019s dental recontouring, orthodontic treatments, bleaching or veneers, you can also receive the same services at local cosmetic dental clinics. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_P\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"editor\" data-offset-key=\"42b7s-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"42b7s-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"42b7s-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_P\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"editor\" data-offset-key=\"2klpb-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"2klpb-0-0\"><strong>It&#8217;s Better To Wait Until Children Are Older-<\/strong><span data-offset-key=\"2klpb-0-1\"> for many parents, it could be a struggle to persuade children to go the dentist. Waiting until children are almost 12 would be too late. The first scheduled dentist visit should be when children are one year old. Although very young children barely have any teeth, paediatric dentists can find any potential oral problems or developmental abnormalities. Another important benefit is that children will develop their confidence and they will not fear regular trips to the dentist. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_P\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"editor\" data-offset-key=\"doobf-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"doobf-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"doobf-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_P\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"editor\" data-offset-key=\"c6vjv-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"c6vjv-0-0\"><strong>It Hurts A Lot-<\/strong><span data-offset-key=\"c6vjv-0-1\"> if pain is your biggest fear, dentists always ensure the comfort of their patients. The dentist will administer the dental anaesthetic shot. Air abrasion drills use abrasive powder to remove unwanted tooth structure. It\u2019s less noisy and relatively painless. When a tooth is pulled out, the dentist will remove it using atraumatic methods, so it is less painful and there will be less swelling.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_P\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"editor\" data-offset-key=\"c6eei-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"c6eei-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"c6eei-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_P\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"editor\" data-offset-key=\"75j7l-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"75j7l-0-0\"><strong>Contact Church Road Dental<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_P\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"editor\" data-offset-key=\"5fc0q-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"5fc0q-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"5fc0q-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_P\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"editor\" data-offset-key=\"b9sa8-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"b9sa8-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"b9sa8-0-0\"> To learn more about dental care in the UK, <\/span><a class=\"_3Bkfb _1lsz7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.churchroaddental.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-hook=\"linkViewer\"><span data-offset-key=\"b9sa8-1-0\">contact Church Road Dental<\/span><\/a><span data-offset-key=\"b9sa8-2-0\"> today and speak with a knowledgeable dental representative who can assist you and answer any questions you might have.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_P\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"editor\" data-offset-key=\"9ii5q-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"9ii5q-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"9ii5q-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_P\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"editor\" data-offset-key=\"3et3r-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"3et3r-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"3et3r-0-0\">If you enjoyed this article, please feel free to share it on your favourite social media sites.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Even with modern technology and advanced dental treatment procedures, there are still many misconceptions and fears associated with dental care. People tend to conjure up the painful images of teeth being drilled or pulled any time they think about going to the dentist. But, with enough knowledge, dental patients can allay their fears and get &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.churchroaddental.co.uk\/blog\/4-dental-care-myths-that-people-still-believe-today\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">4 Dental Care Myths That People Still Believe Today<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":35,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.churchroaddental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.churchroaddental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.churchroaddental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.churchroaddental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.churchroaddental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.churchroaddental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":43,"href":"https:\/\/www.churchroaddental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34\/revisions\/43"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.churchroaddental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/35"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.churchroaddental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.churchroaddental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=34"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.churchroaddental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=34"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}