Lotus Family Dental Care in Glendale Heights is a leading dental clinic in Chicago, IL, USA, lead by Expert Dentist - Dr. Purvi Thakkar, DDS provides dental treatment for Oral Prophylaxis/cleaning, root canal treatment, cosmetic dentistry, clear braces, veneers, crowns and bridges, teeth whitening, fillings, extraction of teeth including wisdom teeth extraction, treatment for gum disease, bad breath and swollen gums, pediatric dental procedures, sealants, implants, dentures and night guards.

1. Dental Myths
It is amazing how many dental myths are floating there, whether they are about general oral
health, dental treatment or certain kinds of food. There is a lot of information that may not be
100 % true.
It is hard to make good health decisions without having the right knowledge.
Here are a few myths that we come across on a very regular basis from our patients1. Teeth whitening weakens your teethThe truth is that teeth whitening does not weaken the teeth at all,and are harmless if
performed correctly. It can cause teeth sensitivity which is transient and limited to plain
sensitivity, it is not related to the strength of the teeth .
2. The more sugar you eat, the worse it is for your teeth-

2. The amount of sugar you eat is not as crucial as the duration for which it is consumed. The
longer the time tha sugary foods stay in contact with your teeth, the longer your teeth are
exposwed to the ill effects of sugar and more bacteria can feed on them, thus leading to tooth
decay. Thus eat your candy quickly instead of eating sugary foods over a prolonged period of
time to limit the incidence of cavities.
Brushing your teeth is bad for bleeding gums – If your gums are bleeding when you brush
your teeth, it is no reason to stop brushing them.Bleeding gums are a sign of food particles
stuck between your teeth and under the gums and need to be removed carefully to treat
bleeding gums by brushing and dental cleaning by your dentist or hygienist.
Did you fall for any of these legends or do you know of any popular myths about your teeth
or oral health?
Share it with us online or come visit your Glendale Heights Dentist at Lotus Family Dental
Care – 522 North Avenue, Glendale Heights, Il 60139.
This pdf has been posted by Dr. Purvi Thakkar.