{"id":8841,"date":"2023-10-12T22:34:13","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T21:34:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drrajinvisalign.co.uk\/?page_id=8841"},"modified":"2025-04-14T09:45:04","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T08:45:04","slug":"the-5-biggest-dental-myths","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/drrajinvisalign.co.uk\/index.php\/the-5-biggest-dental-myths\/","title":{"rendered":"Blog 3"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"8841\" class=\"elementor elementor-8841\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-25edc9d6 elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"25edc9d6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1be7a14e\" data-id=\"1be7a14e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51e2173 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"51e2173\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;lightSpeedIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">the 5 biggest dental myths (you won't believe number 3)<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06fb81d elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"06fb81d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInLeft&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In this blog post you&#8217;ll discover the 5 biggest dental myths and the most common among the industry.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4085024 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-absolute elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"4085024\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_position&quot;:&quot;absolute&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eee62a9 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-absolute elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"eee62a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_position&quot;:&quot;absolute&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fd68b0 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-absolute elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"4fd68b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_position&quot;:&quot;absolute&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c3b2a6 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-absolute elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"6c3b2a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_position&quot;:&quot;absolute&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b73e72 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-absolute elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"9b73e72\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_position&quot;:&quot;absolute&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5dbb33 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-absolute elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"b5dbb33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_position&quot;:&quot;absolute&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-294f0d3f\" data-id=\"294f0d3f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11462809 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"11462809\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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class=\"elementor-animation-grow attachment-full size-full wp-image-5526\" alt=\"Dr Raj Invisalign Working in Clinic\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-674ae89 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"674ae89\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2e46454\" data-id=\"2e46454\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c20b18e elementor-align-center elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"c20b18e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/drrajinvisalign.co.uk\/index.php\/virtual-invisalign-consultation\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Start Invisalign<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4985d5c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4985d5c\" data-element_type=\"section\" id=\"1\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1a2186a\" data-id=\"1a2186a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cec84c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cec84c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Millions of Google searches a day.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Millions of articles, blogs &amp; social media posts going out to the world.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All trying to catch the attention of others &#8211; with false statements that are \u2018facts\u2019.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not easy to gather information these days.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes &#8211; there\u2019s access to more information than ever before, but how much of it is actually transparent?<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s obviously a lot of truth, but there\u2019s also a lot of lies &#8211; probably more than before.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why?<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well it\u2019s like I said, everyone is competing for the same audience, so grabbing attention through different views and statements is more common than ever before.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s debunk some of the biggest myths known in this industry\u2026<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-32aec4f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"32aec4f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4782371\" data-id=\"4782371\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-027b2fb elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"027b2fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">brushing hard = cleaner teeth<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3ff19b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d3ff19b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It seems like a logical argument, right?<\/p><p>Well yes, with most things, the harder you brush, the more likely that area will be clean. That\u2019s true for a patio or a wall, but it\u2019s a completely different story when it comes to your teeth.<\/p><p>Here\u2019s why: your gums are sensitive.<\/p><p>Think of them like your skin or eyes. You wouldn\u2019t scrub your eyes clean every day\u2014that would be concerning (and painful). If you do, you might be on the wrong website!<\/p><p>Anyway\u2026<\/p><p>Brushing too hard can actually harm your teeth and gums.<\/p><p>When you brush aggressively, you risk wearing away the enamel on your teeth. Enamel is the protective layer that keeps your smile strong and healthy. Once it\u2019s worn down, the overall structure of your teeth becomes weaker.<\/p><p>That\u2019s not all.<\/p><p>Aggressive brushing increases your risk of tooth cavities, and it can lead to cracks or chips in your teeth.<\/p><p>And here\u2019s the kicker: brushing too hard can also cause gum recession. Gum recession is a serious form of gum disease that no one should have to experience.<\/p><p>The moral of the story? Be gentle with your teeth\u2014they\u2019ll thank you for it.<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2db44bb elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2db44bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">flossing isn't necessary<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2db9abb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2db9abb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 5 Biggest Dental Myths<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce0c13a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ce0c13a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No\u2026<\/p><p>I don\u2019t mean the TikTok dance all the kids are doing these days.<\/p><p>If you haven\u2019t already guessed, I\u2019m talking about dental flossing.<\/p><p>I hear it all the time, people say things like:<\/p><p>\u201cI brush twice a day, that\u2019s enough,\u201d or\u2026<br \/>\u201cFlossing isn\u2019t needed because I have an electric toothbrush.\u201d<\/p><p>Yes, an electric toothbrush helps clean your teeth better\u2014but it won\u2019t remove everything wedged between your teeth.<\/p><p>That\u2019s why we floss.<\/p><p>Flossing just once a day removes all the plaque hiding between your teeth. Don\u2019t let it win at hide and seek\u2014go find it and get rid of it!<\/p><p><strong>Sugar-Free Fizzy Drinks Don\u2019t Harm Your Teeth?<\/strong><\/p><p>But\u2026 but\u2026 they\u2019re sugar-free!<\/p><p>Sure, they taste the same as their sugary counterparts, but something has to replace the sugar.<\/p><p>While sugar is a major culprit in damaging teeth, sugar-free fizzy drinks still have absurdly high levels of acidity.<\/p><p>And acidity is the real villain here\u2014it attacks the enamel that protects and strengthens your teeth.<\/p><p><strong>White Teeth Aren\u2019t Always Healthy Teeth<\/strong><\/p><p>Yes, that\u2019s right.<\/p><p>Just because celebrities have snow-white teeth doesn\u2019t mean their teeth are healthier than yours.<\/p><p>In fact, your teeth might be healthier! Tooth color is largely an aesthetic feature, and white teeth can easily mask underlying dental issues.<\/p><p>The best way to ensure your teeth are truly healthy is by following good dental practices\u2014regular brushing, flossing, and professional check-ups.<\/p><p>When your teeth are healthy, white teeth become an added bonus rather than a cover-up for hidden problems. Look after your teeth, and you\u2019ll avoid paying for avoidable dental services while enjoying a healthy, confident smile.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4e8a35 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a4e8a35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">bleeding gums are normal<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af0e783 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"af0e783\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b style=\"font-style: inherit;\"><i>Woahhhh.<\/i><\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of the biggest myths in the industry.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bleeding gums whilst flossing or brushing = <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inflamed gums<\/span><\/i><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you experience this at a frequent rate, please <\/span><b>contact us<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or your local dentist so we can perform an examination on your gums.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it\u2019s your first time flossing, just be extremely gentle &amp; make sure you don\u2019t floss for too long, as this can cause your gums to bleed.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s the 5 biggest dental myths squashed under the sole of my shoe.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To learn more about how you can improve your dental health <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WITHOUT <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">visiting 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