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4 Common Misconceptions That Could Be Compromising Your Dental Health

In the olden times, people actually believe that putting a nail in an oak tree can stop their toothache. It’s such a crazy notion but many people actually fell for it. We’ve come a long way since then but there are still some misconceptions that can affect our dental health. Here are some of them: Only sweets cause cavities. When you were younger, you might have been told to stop eating candies because sweets cause cavities. But sweets aren’t the only things that can cause cavities. Anything that has carbohydrates in it contains sugars that can lead to cavities. Pain is the only indication that there is something wrong with your teeth. There are many instances when dental cavities do not cause pain. Decay can start setting on the enamel of your teeth. The pain is often felt when the cavity has reached the areas where there are nerves. So basically, you can already have cavities without feeling pain. Don’t wait until you experience pain to go to