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Are you dreading your next dentist appointment? Does the simplethought of visiting the dentist give you creeps? Well, you are not alone. We all at some point experienced a certain amount of anxiety at the thought of visiting the dentist. Most of our fears about visiting the dentist are due to spooky stories we have heard from the time we were young. Nothing bugs more than when people try to come up with stories to try and scare others. Perhaps digging out the truth behind such dental misconceptions will help us cope with the ridiculous dental fears better. Here are some common dental misconceptions. 1. Brushing Your Teeth is enough While brushing your teeth is important in controlling the development of plaque and other dental bacteria growth, it is certainly not enough to maintain proper dental hygiene. Brushing, when done the right way, it only clears 70% of the mouth.…

A toothache is one of the most popular dental problem globally. It is often the top reason why people finally visit the dentist. The pain can be nagging, dull and irritating or acute, intense and crippling. When a toothache strikes, it can cause you so much agony and discomfort that you will be forced to put all your activities on hold. Taking painkillers will only provide you with some temporary relief, but you will need to eventually seek the help of a dentist to identify the root cause and control the problem. For you to control a toothache, you need to know exactly what causes it. Here are the most popular causes for toothache. Tooth Decay Tooth decay often starts as small cavities on the surface of the tooth that is often painless. However, the tooth can become very painful and sensitive after it penetrates to the inner layer of…