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Dental Myths

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Dental Myths

People Magazine, National Enquirer, Entertainment Tonight E News. Popular media sources about celebrities and their often complicated lives. We love them for the gossip and the buzz. Rumors are hard to squash and old wise tales live on forever and we all love them and thrive on them.

So what about some dental anecdotes and chitchat?

Have a child lose a tooth?
Researchers at the NYU College of Dentistry found that pregnancy raises the risk of developing gingivitis. Repetitive episodes of gingivitis can lead to worsening periodontal disease which could lead to loss of teeth. Moral of the story: Get your teeth cleaned while you are pregnant!

Laugh Your Teeth Off?
Nitrous Oxide, affectionately known as Laughing Gas, isn’t really that. Actually laughing gas is an analgesic! It is in the same classification as an aspirin; something for relief of pain. It does not put you sleep but it does help your mind experience an amnesic affect. It will help you to forget your dental appointment away, but it certainly will not provide a comedic environment.

There are many of these types of dental myths. Just for fun check out this web site for more amusing antidotes.
http://dentalassistingschool.org/top-10-teeth-myths-that-everyone-still-believes/

If you should have any questions about your dental health, please give us a call at 561-394-9000. Your health is our priority, we would be glad to schedule an appointment to make sure that you maintain the dental health that you desire!

Kenneth A. Mogell, D.M.D.