Dental unpopular facts.

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1. Brushing your teeth without flossing leaves 40% of bacteria uncleaned in your mouth.

2. Salt water can be used alternatively to mouth wash.

3. Whitening toothpastes don’t change the color of your teeth.

4. The natural color of teeth is slight yellow, not white, and this is because of the second layer of your teeth called the dentine.

5. The more you bleach your teeth, the weaker they become and the more susceptible they are to sensitivity.

6. The high price of a toothbrush != longer use. Every toothbrush MUST be changed after 3 months.

7. Smokers and heavy drinkers are more susceptible to periodontal disease as compared to non smokers and drinkers.

8. Placing grandpa on a painful tooth causes more harm than good.

9. There’s a big relationship between systemic diseases and oral bacteria: E.g Diabetes and heart diseases.

10. Using non fluoridated toothpastes puts your teeth at a risk of having cavities. No toothpaste without fluoride should be used!