My dears, today I will share with you some common misconceptions about dental treatment. Don't let these misconceptions delay your oral health.

🦷Misconception 1: No need to treat if your teeth don't hurt

Many people think that as long as their teeth don't hurt, everything will be fine. Wrong! Dental diseases are often "silent killers". For example, caries may only have a small black spot on the surface of the tooth in the shallow caries stage, and you won't feel it at all. But if it is not treated at this time, it will slowly develop into medium caries and deep caries. Once bacteria invade the pulp, it will cause painful pulpitis, which will be much more troublesome to treat and cost more. Therefore, regular oral examinations are very important. Even if it doesn't hurt, you should find potential problems in time.

🦷Misconception 2: Tooth extraction will loosen adjacent teeth

When hearing about tooth extraction, many people worry that the adjacent teeth will loosen. Actually, this is not the case. Professional tooth extraction is performed without damaging the adjacent teeth. As long as you follow the doctor's instructions for care after tooth extraction, the alveolar bone will gradually heal and will not cause adverse effects on the adjacent teeth. Of course, if the tooth is extracted because of periodontal disease causing loose teeth, the periodontal condition of the adjacent teeth may not be very good, but this is not caused by the tooth extraction itself.

🦷Misconception 3: Taking anti-inflammatory drugs can cure toothache

Toothache is not a disease, but it is life-threatening. Some people only take anti-inflammatory drugs when they have toothache, hoping to cure it completely. Anti-inflammatory drugs can only temporarily relieve the pain caused by inflammation, and have no effect on the root causes of dental diseases such as caries, pulpitis, and apical periodontitis. For example, pulpitis requires root canal treatment to completely remove the infection source in the pulp cavity. Relying on anti-inflammatory drugs alone can only treat the symptoms and not the root cause, and will delay the treatment.

🦷Misconception 4: Bleeding when brushing teeth is a normal phenomenon

Many people think that it is no big deal to find bleeding when brushing teeth. But this may be a red light for gum health. Gum bleeding is often a manifestation of gingivitis. If it is not taken seriously, gingivitis will further develop into periodontitis, leading to gingival atrophy, alveolar bone absorption, loose teeth and even falling off. Therefore, once you find bleeding when brushing your teeth, you should see a dentist in time, adjust your brushing method, and do a good job of oral hygiene.

🦷Misconception 5: Small clinics are cheaper and have the same effect for dental treatment

Some children choose to go to some small clinics for dental treatment in order to save money. Although the prices of small clinics may seem lower, there are actually many risks. The technical levels of doctors in small clinics vary, and the equipment may not be advanced enough. For example, if the doctor's skills are not in place for root canal treatment, it may lead to incomplete root canal cleaning, causing subsequent pain and recurrence of inflammation. In regular dental hospitals or clinics, doctors have received professional training and are assisted by advanced equipment, which can provide more accurate treatment and ensure the effectiveness and safety of treatment.

🌟How do you choose a suitable dental hospital and doctor? Here are some tips for you.

🏥Hospital selection:

👉Look at the qualifications: First of all, you must ensure that the hospital has formal medical qualifications, which is the most basic. You can check the hospital's practice license information on the website of the relevant health department to find out whether it is legal and compliant to carry out oral diagnosis and treatment services.

👉Reputation survey: Ask friends and relatives who have done dental treatment around you. Their personal experience is the most convincing. You can also check the evaluation of the hospital online, but be careful to screen and read more feedback from real patients to understand the hospital's service attitude, treatment effect, reasonableness of charges, etc.

👉Medical equipment: Advanced oral treatment equipment can make diagnosis more accurate and treatment more efficient. For example, digital oral panoramic machine, oral CBCT, etc., you can find out whether the hospital is equipped with these modern equipment, which can also reflect the strength of the hospital from the side.

👩‍⚕️Doctor selection:

👉Professional background: Understand the doctor's graduation school, major, and whether he has relevant oral medicine certification qualifications. Doctors who graduated from well-known dental medical schools and have rich clinical experience are often more guaranteed in professional knowledge and technical level.

👉Work experience: Try to choose a doctor with many years of work experience, especially a doctor with rich cases in the treatment project you need. For example, if you want to do orthodontic treatment, then find a doctor who is good at orthodontics. They will be more handy in dealing with various dental correction problems.

👉Communication skills: A good doctor is not only skilled in medicine, but also good at communicating with patients. During the consultation, observe whether the doctor listens to your questions patiently and whether he can explain the condition and treatment plan in plain language. This will make you feel more at ease during the treatment.

My dears, don't be misled by these misunderstandings. Only by taking good care of your teeth can you smile confidently!