Persuasive Speech On Dental Hygiene

We’re serious about your smile! As every dental professional knows, your mouth is an excellent indicator of your overall health. You’d be surprised how much it reveals about your well-being.

But there are plenty of myths about dental health, as well. Think that tingly sensation from using Listerine is a sign it’s working? Or that bad breath is caused by poor oral hygiene? Or that fluoride is bad for your health?

Research suggests you could be wrong. Here are the 10 most common myths we encounter — and links to the studies where you can learn more.

Myth #10: Beauty salons are a good choice for whitening your teeth

FACT: Teeth whitening treatments in beauty salons are not the same as the treatment your dental professional provides. A professional whitening treatment

However, many people wait until symptoms such as pain or swelling develop before having their wisdom teeth pulled. (Source: 10)

Myth #1: Teeth only become stained because of the foods and drinks we consume

FACT: Many different factors influence teeth discoloration. The types of drinks and food we consume can have impact on the shade of your teeth. Even environmental factors can influence tooth staining (such as mineral levels in our drinking water). Be careful with prescription medication like tetracycline. In other cases, we may simply inherit darker colored teeth from our parents. Or, a childhood illness may cause localized staining and discoloration. Even a history of trauma can cause specific teeth to become discolored. (Source: 11)

Myths are as old as mankind, and dental myths are particularly persistent. This is not only the case in Texas, there are similar fables all over the world. We compared over 12 articles and research papers, spanning over 25 years of dentistry research. Arm yourself with knowledge… After all, your mouth is one of the most important parts of your