There are so many myths and facts out there regarding tooth decay! In this follow-up blog, we'll try to unravel some of the tangled ideas that many people have.
Myth or Fact:
1. Pregnancy can cause cavities. There is some truth to this. Pregnant women are more prone to cavities. This may be because of hormonal imbalance, eating more carbohydrates (cravings) and gum sensitivity, also known as pregnancy gingivitis.
2. You can heal cavities without dental treatment. This is mostly false. Once a cavity has taken hold the only way to treat it is with professional intervention. In other words, you will need a filling. However, cavities that are in the earliest stages, almost undetectable, can sometimes be healed by remineralization of the tooth.
3. You can fill your own cavities at home. NO!! False. *Over the counter tooth filling kits are not meant to permanently fill a tooth and will not protect it from decaying further.
*There has been a rise in DIY dental treatments recently (no doubt from the high cost of dentistry. Let's face it, it's ridiculous). People attempt thigs like making their own braces and pulling their own teeth. Bad idea! So many things can go wrong.
Hope this clears a few things up!
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