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Dental Myths Exploded

by Rathi Manohar on August 06, 2010 at 6:53 PM Dental News

Even with a very careful regimen of dental care, if there continues to be problems, then there has to be more understanding of certain facts.

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Scientists have debunked the common dental myths and outline how diet and nutrition affects oral health in children, teenagers, expectant mothers, adults and elders.

Following are the myths generally associated with dental care, which we tend to overlook:

1. The consequences of poor oral health are restricted to the mouth

Expectant mothers may not know that what they eat affects the tooth development of the fetus. Poor nutrition during pregnancy may make the unborn child more likely to have tooth decay later in life.

"Between the ages of 14 weeks to four months, deficiencies in calcium, vitamin D, vitamin A, protein and calories could result in oral defects," said Carole Palmer, of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM).

Some data also suggest that lack of adequate vitamin B6 or B12 could be a risk factor for cleft lip and cleft palate formation.

"If a child's mouth hurts due to tooth decay, he/she is less likely to be able to concentrate at school and is more likely to be eating foods that are easier to chew but that are less nutritious," said Palmer.

2. More sugar means more tooth decay

It isn't the amount of sugar you eat; it is the amount of time that the sugar has contact with the teeth.

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