This document discusses common myths and facts about oral health. It dispels the myths that dentists will be shocked by poor oral health, and that there is no need to see a dentist if no visible problems exist. It emphasizes that regular dental checkups every six months are important for prevention, even without symptoms, as dentists can detect early signs not visible to patients. The document also provides background on Smile Care, an Indian dental organization committed to clinical services, education and research in dentistry.

1. Myths and Facts Clear the Myths & know the Facts about your Teeth & Gums! For more details visit http://smilecareworld.com/myths-facts

2. The dentist will be completely shocked and appalled by the state of my mouth. Myth For more details visit http://smilecareworld.com/myths-facts

3. Fact For more details visit http://smilecareworld.com/myths-facts Dentists at Smile Care are trained medical professionals who have seen a lot of people with extremely poor oral health. You will be absolutely nowhere near the worst that they have seen. Even if your mouth is in a bad condition, your dentist is trained to help you and will go about your treatment in a professional manner. If you feel that your mouth is this bad, then this is a great reason to visit your dentist!

4. Myth For more details visit http://smilecareworld.com/myths-facts There is no need in seeing dentist if there is no visible problem with my teeth

5. Fact For more details visit http://smilecareworld.com/myths-facts One should visit the dentist every six months no matter in what condition your teeth are at the moment. Sometimes, only a dentist can see a possible problem, and it is always better to start treatment at the earliest.

6. About Smile Care Smile Care® has spearheaded the cause of modern dentistry in India through its multitude of activities in the field of dentistry. Smile Care® is involved in Clinical Services, Continuing Education, Clinical Research, Public Awareness and Scientific Publication in the field of dentistry and offers the synergistic benefit of these activities to all its clients. For more details visit http://smilecareworld.com/myths-facts

7. Contact Details Smile Care Clinic Bandra, Vashi, Kolhapur Email: [email_address] Tel: 91 -22-26400188 / 83 Fax 91-22-26416342 For more details visit http://smilecareworld.com/myths-facts

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