Your oral health is vital to your overall health. While everyone wants to take good care of their mouths, we often hear questions from Peoples about brushing, flossing, gum disease, and oral health in general. Here, are some of the most common misconceptions about going to the dentist and about oral health.

1. COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS
ABOUT ORAL HEALTH.
Your oral health is vital to your
overall health. While everyone
wants to take good care of their
mouths, we often hear questions
from Peoples about brushing,
flossing, gum disease, and oral
health in general. Here, are some
of the most common
misconceptions about going to the
dentist and about oral health.
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2. SOME OF THE MOST COMMON
MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT ORAL HEALTH.
 The primary reason for tooth brushing is to remove the food
debris.
FACT: Daily brushing and flossing will also keep the formation
of plaque to a minimum. If not removed every 26 hours, plaque
will irritate gums, which can lead to periodontal disease.
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3. SOME OF THE MOST COMMON
MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT ORAL HEALTH.
 2. Bleeding gums are normal.
FACT: Bleeding gums are one of the eight signs of gum disease. Since
bleeding gums can be a sign of gingivitis many people assume
that if they their gums aren’t bleeding that they don’t have to
worry about gum disease. gum disease can cause major
damage to your gums .
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4. SOME OF THE MOST COMMON
MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT ORAL HEALTH.
 Oral health doesn't affect overall health.
FACT: When the gums are infected, periodontal bacterial byproducts can
enter the blood stream and travel to major organs and set off other
problems. Research suggests this may contribute to the development
of heart disease, the nation's leading cause of death; increase the risk
of stroke; increase a woman's risk of having a pre-term, low birth
weight baby; and pose a serious threat to people whose health is
compromised by diabetes, respiratory diseases or osteoporosis.
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5. SOME OF THE MOST COMMON
MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT ORAL HEALTH.
Pregnant women should skip professional dental
checkups.
FACT: Periodontal health can affect unborn babies' health.
Studies have shown an infection during pregnancy, including
periodontal disease, is cause for concern and may increase
the risk of delivering a premature, low birth weight baby.
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