Welcome to the third installment of this four-part article series on the most common myths on dental health. In Part 2, an experienced Colorado Springs dentist dispelled the following two myths:
Myth # 3: If it’s not broken, why fix it?
First of all, it takes experience and expertise to be the real judge of whether it’s broken or not and secondly, early intervention is far better and far cheaper.
Myth # 4: It’s normal for your gums to bleed when you brush or floss.
Gums that are weakened by infection will tear more easily and bleed. So bleeding gums may be an indicator of gum disease, which is definitely not normal. Alternatively, you may be brushing too hard, so invest in a softer toothbrush and ease up on the pressure.
Let’s move along and take a look at the next two common misconceptions…
Myth # 5: If dental insurance doesn’t cover it, it’s probably not worth considering.
“Your dentist – or at least a good dentist – will not allow dental insurance to dictate to them what treatment they recommend to you, their patient. Rather, he or she will recommend to you what they see as the best treatment to help your oral health recover optimally. It’s unfortunate that there is often a schism between the best solution and the most affordable solution and this may become a problem, especially if you are looking into teeth replacement,” explains the Colorado Springs dentist.
“Dental implants may offer the best, most functional and long-term treatment available for the replacement of missing teeth, but few dental insurance companies cover them. Instead, they tend to provide funding for bridges or dentures, which are cheaper, but far less advantageous. Shop around for dental insurance and make sure you know what you’re liable to be covered for!”
Myth # 6: Tooth loss is normal consequence of getting older.
Stay Tuned for Part 4
To read about more major myths that could potentially be disastrous for your oral health, stay tuned for the final installment of this four-part article series.