Dentists Debunk 14 Teeth Myths

Two dentists debunk 14 of the most common myths about teeth. They explain the science behind white teeth and what really causes cavities. They also debunk the idea that electric toothbrushes are better than regular toothbrushes. In fact, it's more about how you brush your teeth. And they mention how aligners, without X-rays and thorough analysis from an orthodontist, could be harmful to your teeth.
:36 Myth 1: Sugar causes cavities.
1:01 Myth 2: Electric toothbrushes are better than regular toothbrushes.
1:29 Myth 3: White teeth are always healthy.
2:08 Myth 4: There's no such thing as brushing too much.
2:42 Myth 5: Drinking with a straw is better for your teeth.
3:37 Myth 6: Brushing harder makes your teeth cleaner.
4:16 Myth 7: Charcoal toothpaste is better than regular toothpaste.
5:10 Myth 8: You have to get your wisdom teeth removed.
6:06 Myth 9: You should brush right after every meal.
6:53 Myth 10: Teeth grinding is not a serious problem.
7:48 Myth 11: Gum bleeding means you should stop flossing.
8:23 Myth 12: Aligners will straighten your teeth.
8:59 Myth 13: Toothaches always mean cavities.
9:40 Myth 14: Chewing gum is just as good as brushing.
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Dentists Debunk 14 Teeth Myths

[@daniellefeder5921]

"Your oral health is a part of your overall health." Yeah tell that to the US healthcare system that makes us buy separate insurance policies for our eyes and teeth like they're not part of our bodies.

[@am32074]

Teeth and eyes insurance should be considered basic things to have considering how often majority of people need to go check on them

[@cynderhazelworth4467]

Did you say something about my luxury mouth bones?

[@ma.janniefulo7988]

Is insurance a necessary going to the dentist? I just actually learned that there is insurance for teeth. Here in my country if we need to go to the dentist we just need to get an appointment no insurance needed

[@kateissues]

Fr

[@Tacotops67]

What?! I’m from Singapore and that is so weird

[@jeniferjohnson374]

I think ppl think it whitens because the charcoal is so dark that afterwards your teeth seem brighter in contrast.

[@dead1530]

So I been using that charcoal tooth paste for nothing

[@madicozart2418]

It only appears whiter because it’s very abrasive. The charcoal is removing the enamel of your teeth, which is like a shield for your teeth. You can’t get it back once you lose it. Once it’s gone you get sensitivity and once it’s so far gone you’ll have to get crowns for all of your teeth. Which is just $$$$. I work in dental and charcoal toothpaste is literally the enemy!

[@dead1530]

@@madicozart2418 no wonder my teeth still appears yellow when I brush everyday

[@sidekicks1403]

@@dead1530 for some ppl their teeth are just naturally more yellowish

[@shaleelindsey924]

I just like having a black mouth when I use it

[@BeckyZ100]

Why are these two dentists so much more charismatic and personable than any dentist I've ever met in person??

[@tourmii]

In all seriousness, always google/read reviews before you pick a doctor or dentist or eye doctor. I’ve never had a bad experience at any appointments since I started doing that

[@Stoneybv]

Bc they're in love

[@PhanieDaemonia]

I didn't really believed my dentist when he told me I was grinding my teeth, but accepted to try a mouth guard anyway. I broke three in one year. I don't doubt him anymore!

[@andreassmed2255]

Because your dentist wouldn’t know better than you what’s going on with your teeth?

[@Catlily5]

They can see wear and tear that you can't. If you are grinding them in your sleep you might not know.

[@shinypaintf588]

holy cow...

[@WindSwirl]

Can I ask you a question? Did you have your teeth straightened in your childhood?

[@lauren8627]

Maybe try some Myofunctional Therapy. That is insane grinding. Your masseters must be huge!

[@FingeringThings]

I wish my dentist was this cool

[@sunayama4650]

I've actually never met a dentist that wasn't this cool or open to conversation about oral health. If your dentist isn't a positive one, maybe it's time to look for a new one.

[@innocento.1552]

Mine is this cool. My first wasn't though.

[@SunnyRosalia]

I had a dentist that was this cool but then he retired... oh well

[@jayred333]

Had a cool dentist when I was a kid. Then he migrated abroad. 😢 Wish I had a cool and friendly dentist now like these two!

[@ShoppersL]

That dentist is very diva-ish

[@tuahabadar]

I love how straight forward this video is. Without any long intro and annoying pretentious humour for a comic relief. Absolutely loved it.

[@investedfemelle7564]

!!!!!

[@eliasr4427]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ilooooovekrabbypatties]

and it’s still very interesting! a lot of people think that they have to add humor to make it more interesting for students or anything, but it’s actually they way you present the concept! so, !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@adacaredentalanddentures2331]

Dentist here. I have spent over a decade asking people with healthy teeth what they do to stay healthy, and asking people with unhealthy, or often, missing teeth what they did to get to that point. This video is excellent. Spot on. There are so many sources of misinformation online about oral health. It’s refreshing to see a video that actually offers good advice. Great job, guys!

[@aditisk99]

So what are their activities??

[@LLF1234]

I wanna know it too!

[@alexandraoloughlin4051]

Solid routines, an appreciation of The importance of teeth brushing and general health, less sugar consumption, less consumption of fizzy drinks to name a few..

[@ferguson8143]

Yeah I'm 39 and never had a cavity or know what a toothache feels like and still have my wisdom teeth that came in around 14 nor have I ever been to a dentist

[@natashajoyy4223]

THANK God that someone said something about them wisdom teeth. I've been waiting for them to start hurting, and they just dont. I thought something was wrong

[@erikh1041]

mine hurt SO much for like a week, but then it stopped and now, 3 months later i feel absolutely nothing. i can see the tooth poking out, but it doesn’t hurt anymore at all. i guess it varies from person to person

[@ghost_cities]

Mine don’t hurt, but when I got an x-ray at the ortho, they are actually impacted against my back molars

[@airamercs5124]

same with me

[@demosteneswiggin5122]

I have all four wisdom teeth and none of them hurt even a little. One is fully out (up left), the other three are on different stages. Like down right is popping out, down left only the tip is out and up right is there waiting to come out. Also, I had a baby tooth stucked in my mouth for years because I was never the kind of person who "played" with a tooth when is falling. The other tooth grow behind that one and leave the baby tooth stucked.

[@kitten1122]

i waited too but overnight at 23 they cracked one of my molars 😭 i didnt even know until i got them removed for my orthodontic treatment

[@alvariando]

Myth 6: I always tell my patients that brushing your teeth is the same al washing your hair... is the technique, not the fury and the strength on how you do it

[@nightshadekelly]

That is a perfect comparison! I'm not a dentist but I will definitely tell that to my kids lol

[@riannahdino324]

This is random but the person on your profile has one if the prettiest smiles ive seen. Sorry if I this seems weird it's just very nice.

[@nightshadekelly]

@@riannahdino324 I agree with this person

[@alvariando]

@@riannahdino324 you made my day! Jajajaja thanks!

[@alvariando]

@@nightshadekelly jajajaja wow thanks a lot!

[@atobe1844]

Dentist: No, toothaches aren't always a sign of cavities Me: Oh phew, I was feeling a little pain in m- Dentist: They can also be a sign of gum disease, tooth decay... Me: 👁️👄👁️

[@maliyahhale1223]

Oop- If this is true, I hope you get better

[@atobe1844]

@@maliyahhale1223 thanks. My teeth are pretty bad, but they could be a lot worse

[@TruckStored]

I have a pretty big phobia of the dentist.... well... shit....

[@hurraynature7449]

Yeah, I would go to the dentist. I had really bad toothaches about a year and a half ago. Turned out my tooth was fractured and was causing the bone around it to disappear. Had to get my tooth pulled, and for the last year I've been in the process of getting an implant. Will finally be done in August.

[@atobe1844]

@@hurraynature7449 Sorry to hear that. I hope it all goes well for you.

[@enough2715]

"Wisdom teeth can stay" sounds like something a wisdom tooth would say...

[@lamecgod]

My stayed :D

[@celenabrown9381]

Mine were coming in crooked. Man they hurt for years. I prayed hard so I didn’t have to get surgery. And all of a sudden they straightened out. No more pain. Thank you Lord!!!

[@ilooooovekrabbypatties]

i don’t have pain but they said mine have to be removed! i haven’t had pain back there in about 7 months! 😕😕

[@Zyleace]

If they didn't wanna stay, does that mean the tooth had no wisdom? 🤔

[@kesleygeorge6093]

Mine are perfectly fine

[@anniejay3307]

The dentist I work for always says "its never cheaper or easier to fix than it is today" and that has really stuck with me taking steps to protect my mouth health

[@baroo52]

This is also true for car repairs! Lol

[@notme8652]

"White teeth = Better health" People who bleached them: 😬

[@emeraldkillr803]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Hila2205]

"Your mouth health is not separate from the rest of your body. You can't just take your mouth out and put it someplace" American health insurance companies: hold my beer

[@miyounova]

Exactly what I thought. It's exaactly the same in Australia and NZ. And let's not forget optical, cause apparently, your eyes aren't part of your health. Bloody idiots.

[@dimplesd8931]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@sheekaloca]

Dental neglect can lead to other problems that insurance companies do pay for. For example heart disease. You think they would consider this.

[@how8955]

Smells like broke in here

[@leolapalu8298]

Many people still aren't aware of the 20-30 minutes recommended waiting before brushing after eating so thank you for spreading that information further 😊 I try to spread it too as much as possible and people are always shocked

[@cheesethekoala8756]

I always just found it gross to brush my teeth right after eating, so I always waited 30 minutes too before even knowing about this

[@weeabooper]

“You don’t HAVE to get your wisdom teeth removed” (Cries in all four wisdom teeth were impacted)

[@scribble71891]

I was the unlucky one between me and my sibs. My bro only had three while my sis had enough space in her mouth for them to come up without problems. The pain was horrible.

[@rautamiekka]

The point is it ain't a 100% chance the teeth need removing, there are many who got lucky (no removing), many have only 1 removed. I don't remember if I had specifically 2 or 3, but I seem to have a memory of 2, which IMO is pretty damn lucky too. 4, now that's torture right there, but nature has never had a good 'fucks to give' policy.

[@ImaginationGamer25]

Still have two of the four. The two I had removed were in danger of impacting.

[@missinoneyabiz884]

All 4 of my wisdom teeth are impacted and I've never had a problem with any of them. They're all still in my mouth.

[@alaric_]

I had three visible, two of them had problems so it was decided to take all three out. One was leaning ouwards and rubbing my cheek causing chafing, one was out only half making food caising constant inflammation. One was good but at that point, nah take them all out.

[@laurelinyosoup]

Myth 9 (brush your teeth after every meal) is a big problem in South Korea. Like, I understand wanting to freshen your breath after eating because Korean foods use strong-smelling ingredients, but damn they hit the nearest sink to brush their teeth straight after the last bite. They're taught to do this since kindergarten and adults think it's weird when us foreigners don't do it. I ended up succumbing to peer pressure and brushed my teeth after eating when at work, but I tried to wait the 30 mins if at all possible.

[@792yl]

there's always the option of using mints or gum to freshen your breath or you could just brush your tongue that's usually the source of bad breath

[@trude8073]

I only had two wisdom teeth. Sadly, they decided to join the party horizontally so they had to be eliminated.

[@babyjiren9676]

Hm. Unless they were causing damage to neighboring teeth or inflaming the gum that isn't really a problem.

[@nightshadekelly]

I had wisdom teety grow in like that and it actually straightened out all my other crooked teeth and I ended up not needed braces. My wisdom teeth are wacking but the rest are straight now lol

[@octoknight1849]

Yeah same I needa get them removed cause they r digging in sideways

[@christinevanzyl3106]

Same, sorta. The top two came in horizontally, with the bottom ones there just wasn’t space for them. I actually had pain and can still feel the bumps where the roots were. So all of mine were eliminated.

[@eikawithac]

@@babyjiren9676 I have wisdom teeth like this, too. The sideways teeth create pressure against the roots of the teeth in front of them, and a gum pocket for bacteria. Eventually they’ll kill the normal teeth, and I’d wind up losing six teeth instead of two - 2 wisdom teeth, 2 molars, and the 2 top teeth above those molars because they wouldn’t have any teeth under them to bite against and that apparently makes teeth go all wonky. I’m guessing OP had a similar situation, apparently it’s typical when wisdom teeth come in sideways.

[@nizecup]

When I took my wisdom teeth out, I felt my jaw SOOOO relieved. I suffered from tension in my jaw my whole teenage years, and I believe it actually gave me stress and anxiety. I would feel my jaws tense up a lot, and giving me headaches.

[@castortwonetwo3258]

Yeah when I was 18 my dentist looked at my wisdom teeth and told me they came in perfectly aligned and I didn't need to take them out.

[@tomasvrabec1845]

You were lucky they came through so early that's why they didn't cause an issue. Your jaw bone at 18 is still developing and growing so when your wisdom teeth came through, your jaw grew with it. Some people get them later, i am getting them at 21 when my jaw is barely growing and so after an x ray and a consultation we concluded it will be best to remove them as i won't have enough space for them. Luckily where i am from i have it free as a student.

[@OMGSHEENA]

If you're still young just be sure to take care of them. My wisdom teeth started coming in when I was 12, but weren't fully in until my late 20s they didn't have any issues until I was in my 30s and then I ended up having all 4 removed. I'm just saying things change with age.

[@Lethe_Nyx]

That's like they exact opposite of me, they were going to grow straight into the teeth in front of them.

[@zelarellano1012]

I'm 36, and I have all my wisdom teeth-they never have caused any drama. hehe

[@eddierouge2588]

hehe

[@KatieThomasCreative]

Same here at 32!! 🥳 Touch wood 😆

[@danishtoast23]

Same here at 11 woooo

[@foushoo]

Same here at 24! They tried to tell me I needed to take them out even though it wasnt causing discomfort, disruption or deformities. I think some clinics use it as a cash grab rather than it being a necessity

[@ezra5023]

You are sooooo lucky

[@DiogoStuart]

“9 out of 10 dentists agree” I guess we finally found the disagreeing dentists! XD

[@SelkieGirl]

AKA dentists who weren't paid to say that. AKA actual dentists.

[@soaringpuppy4042]

@muscle coin no like real opinions that aren’t driven from money hungry people

[@ekucukkeles]

@Hodor Toothpaste never/ever destroys your teeth, that’s completely wrong(unless you have terminal cancer in ur mouth and all ur gums are tender which is a very rare situation. But it’s true that toothpastes are completely unnecessary for brushing your teeth effectively, their purpose is to give the patient the feeling of cleanliness, nice oral smell&taste as to motivate people for brushing

[@atechna3026]

@What? it's the 90% statistics they were talking about from commercials, those dentist who are in it for the money. not all toothpaste can clean your teeth 90%, actually no toothpaste can and will.

[@araiugulbek3854]

@@SelkieGirl The "statistic" are only words, no actual dentists were asked, they say 9/10 because it would be too suspicious if there was 10/10.

[@tylerdurden639]

As someone with all 4 of my "wisdom" teeth I can honestly say that I don't think they're holding up their end of the bargain. I had to learn everything the hard way. The wisdom teeth didn't help *_at all!_*

[@ionescho]

what do you mean? The lower ones in my mandible came out crooked. I left them as they were until I was 31 years old when I found out the lower left one developed a periodontal pocket that was eating away at the adjacent tooth. Unfortunately I had to get out both wisdom tooth AND adjacent molar(replacing it with an implant)

[@tylerdurden639]

@@ionescho My comment was making a play on them being called WISDOM teeth. Wisdom is learning things through others missteps. I was inferring that having all four of my widsom teeth did not help me learn from others mistakes. Sorry you had problems with your teeth though. I had braces as a kid, and they hurt like hell.

[@ionescho]

@@tylerdurden639 yeah, my wisdom teeth weren't wise at all.

[@kha30s22]

@@tylerdurden639 I understand what you did there.

[@rac1equalsbestgame853]

I had 4 of and when they activated oh boy the pain was so bad I lost my apetite and was down while it lasted. I also used to accidentally bit my tongue when eating so often my tongue even had a sore. I got all 4 removed and not just no more pain but it felt like my jaw actually fully closed and I have never accidentally bit my tongue ever again

[@yumi456]

I'm so happy I finally found a dentist that isn't just about taking all teeths out. My former dentist wanted to remove my wisdom teeth and one bad tooth that he didn't care for properly. My dentist now always tells me that she will try to keep the bad tooth as long as possible. And she also never wanted to take out my wisdom teeths. She asked if i have pain or if i have a disconfort.

[@toMickorNottoMick]

For your bad tooth, try oil pulling or rinsing daily with a Wheatgrass and clove water combo. It has helped me and my husband doing the Wheatgrass and clove water daily.

[@DonDeLem]

Myth: Sugar causes cavities Them: *NO! It's the fuel that starts up the process to get cavities* Me: So sugar causes cavities, gotcha 😂

[@SJ-qf2tz]

Lmbo same

[@juliaf_]

Wood causes fire. No, it's the heat and sparks. If there's no bacteria, there's no cavities.

[@lorl786]

If you really want to get into it the type of sugar plays a role if it can even be converted by the bacteria. Alcohol sugars like xylitol can't. Bacteria take up xylitol into their cell but can't use it. This causes them to die. However if you overuse xylitol bacteria like S. Mutans can get resistant to the effects of xylitol. Another great option that is even better than xylitol is erythrit (not sure if it's spelled like this). Erythrit is surger from the birch tree and has the additional benefit of not being absorbed into your body, hence adding 0 calories to your diet if you add it to some meal or drink.

[@nizarchebbi322]

@@lorl786 or try to adjust how frequently you consume sugar in order to give your mouth the time to balance its pH

[@sophialarkin]

Literally took the words out of my mind!

[@audigutierrez6946]

BUt butbut society tells me I need these pearly whites

[@Kim67749]

I'm saaaaying.

[@LoverNightAn]

F*ck society, listen to your dentist :)

[@margaritameer6989]

@@LoverNightAn who just happened to have shiny white teeth.

[@captainrobots1]

@@LoverNightAn you should but if you seem they are being suspicious then see if they are lying or not.

[@ImSimplyAHuman]

There are a bunch of reasons why some peoples teeth may not be white even from the time they are children. I’ve heard one possible cause can be certain antibiotics (can’t remember though if it was from taking them as a kid, or from mom taking them during pregnancy)

[@joyfuljaj]

middle aged woman here with all her wisdom teeth. Friends have been horrified, because I also had not been to the dentist for much of my young adult life. They had mostly had there wisdom teeth removed when they got braces. so they assumed as many people do that it was normal. I never had braces and have very straight teeth. I finally got back to a dentist who told me I clearly was a good brusher and that I did not need to remove my wisdom teeth unless they gave me a problem. My biggest issue was some receding gums - one that showed the edge of my tooth and horrified me. That tooth finally died (or the root did? -excruciating ) and I had a root canal. Now am doing well and regularly visiting the dentist.

[@linaazmiin7479]

what you dp to not get caveties?

[@milanaisms]

drink water after you intake any form of sugar, and brush twice a day.

[@pumpkinhills7611]

I've always had lots of issues with my teeth and when I saw retainers I've figured mine were far too weak for me to use them.. I'm so glad they've mentioned these could literally make you lose a tooth before I bought one

[@tom_something]

"Chewing gum as just as good as brushing." I said "ewww!" out loud when that one popped up on screen.

[@alchemists4443]

Oh me too! That is gross! However I do chew sugar free gum after I eat for 2 reasons. 1) freshens breath! 2) increases saliva production in mouth, which neutralizes the acidity after you eat! Also gets the pieces of food stuck in your teeth out But always brush morning and night, gum doesn’t replace brushing

[@tom_something]

@@alchemists4443 Yes, definitely. It's not practical to brush your teeth every time you'd like to freshen your breath. But replacing routine brushing with chewing gum? Yuck!

[@izzy8609]

I was mostly curious because I chew sugar free gum after every meal on top of brushing and was hoping they'd say good things about it. Only chewing gum with no brushing just sounds awful.

[@tolleri90]

@@alchemists4443 in Finland dentists recommend chewing gum flavoured with xylitol after every meal instead of brushing and brushing your teeth 2 times a day and flossing once a day. Xylitol has been proven to reduce cavities, especially in young children, but adults as well. 😊

[@ireneswackyjournals8810]

@@tolleri90 actually that is a first for me. Maybe that’s a suggestion they should give to folks here. Especially if they have propensity for cavities as some folks do based on genes. It can reduce their dentist visits for cavities which is a win win. Though I think some here wouldn’t do it just so they can make a profit. Without realizing people will be fooled a couple of times and then leave them

[@ebylib]

Biggest myth - Any American can afford good dental care.

[@r_s2611]

ummm most americans can afford toothpaste and a toothbrush. if u do that right you won't need extensive care🤷🏻‍♀️

[@r_s2611]

@@ebylib literally every single dentist tells people to brush their teeth to avoid having huge bills it's not my fault you haven't been listening to your dentist

[@mothernutt]

@@r_s2611 ummm do you realize not everyone has won the genetic lottery for teeth...? even if you consistently brush and floss regularly, people can still have issues with teeth. for example, an individual can have the perfect routine for their teeth, but still get cavities just because of their genetics... i for one deal with this. please stop being ignorant and acting like doing the bare minimum for oral health will insure you no dental problems in the future...

[@ebylib]

@@r_s2611 I wasn't talking about my personal situation - I haven't needed much care and can afford it myself. Unlike you apparently, I occasionally consider other people like those in the article referenced above. The dental industry severely restricts the number of dental schools, and, in most states, makes it very difficult for those with dental degrees from other countries to practice in the U.S. Dentists are o much more focused on making money rather than ensuring widespread availability of affordable dental care. Fortunately for them, though not for many Americans, their rapacity enjoys the support of clueless folks like you.

[@r_s2611]

@@ebylib i agree dentists try to get money as do most people in healthcare here but if you take care of your teeth you literally will not have to pay for anything other than a check up which is covered by insurance therefore most americans literally CAN afford good dental care. 🤦🏻‍♀️ most of them just don't take care of their teeth🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Adriana.Gabriela]

Thanks for the X-ray + aligners one. I have been thinking about having them aligned, but was always afraid of exactly what you mentioned. I'll try to remember that an X-ray neess to be done

[@michelleosborne8958]

This is great! I also found out this summer that toothaches can actually not be your teeth! lol I went thinking there was something seriously wrong. X-rays, exams, etc. Turned out that my allergies led to terrible sinus issues that made my back upper teeth ACHE. Solved the allergies with lots of meds and boom, toothache gone!

[@LEADERCHICKADEE]

Greetings from Edmonton City, Canada: Yes, i understand what you mean. My nose causes me to feel "plugged" some days, and i think my jaw hurts... Yet i am pretty sure the uncomfortable feeling is linked to my sinuses. Darned mask wearing during Coronavirus could be to blame! When i went to Comfort Dental (a place that catered to patients with dental Anxiety) about 8 years ago, the young-ish dude who checked my mouth never really paid attention to my jaw pain. Still not sure what causes it. Do not think i have allergies though. (?!?!)

[@joshboss623]

Tic Tock is the best teeth myth spreader

[@nanoPersimmon]

...

[@arabswag7483]

^

[@weiwenwwe2066]

5 minutes craft is close behind

[@diegovallenilla4303]

It actaully is

[@francalapi7701]

Its tik tok

[@WilliamOh1021]

It just sucks that going to the dentist costs SO much money especially when oral health is so crucial to our overall health. Ugh, we need healthcare 4 all.

[@wellhelltherefellwhuman4637]

**laughs in NHS**

[@victoriansteam1562]

Laughs in German Healthcare system

[@xAsianish]

Veryyy. There have been studies that show an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and even Alzheimer’s with those who have bad oral hygiene. Not the only factor obviously but... brushing your teeth is a good New Year’s Resolution if you haven’t already.

[@shilohvanderkooi7784]

Yea we have "universal healthcare" in Canada but apparently medication, and dental care aren't apart of your health....??? LIKE a root canal costs 1200-1800 for one tooth.. UMM on minimum wage that takes 3+ years to pay off and is it ever just one tooth that needs attention - NOPE. I could rant on forever about this because it SERIOUSLY pisses me off.

[@TahtahmesDiary]

This! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 Oral hygiene is SO important for body health but it is so unaffordable for most people!

[@jinscosmos3706]

im a dent student and i feel like im having a quiz while watching this 🙃 ngl, i was kinda shook when they said that sugar is not the cause of cavities but im trying to justify it to myself with “yup, they’re still correct bcos cavities formation is a multifactorial process and sugar is just one of the factors”

[@peggedyourdad9560]

I’m guessing sugar is more like the fuel for the actual cause rather that the cause itself.

[@kmgonzales6958]

It's like saying fuel doesn't cause fire, but rather the spark or ignition so all the fuel lying around should not be blamed if a fire happens.

[@tdoongismy7712]

@@aranzavelzquezmoreno7855 heyyy! Dentist here. Are your wisdom teeth aligned with the teeth besde them? Like are they fully erupted? Generally, wisdom teeth should be present and fully erupted at around 21 years old. If they are not causing any pain or discomfort, or/and are already 'fully erupted', you shouldn't have them removed. One exception is if your arch is quite small and your dentist needs more space to straighten up your teeth, then your dentist could possibly remove them (not all dentists choose to remove molars, some remove the smaller tooth like the premolars to gain space) This is just an opinion from one dentist. Every dentist has a unique treatment plan for every case. Mine can differ from other dentists' treatment plan 😊

[@Zeverinsen]

I'm honestly surprised that they didn't mention that even though the most important thing is that you just brush your teeth in the first place, that a good electric toothbrush will usually produce better results because most people don't know how to brush properly or how long they should do it for. Getting a good electric toothbrush with a timer, is a great helping hand that will help you take better care of your teeth. Trust me, you'll feel the difference in the amount of plaque on your teeth later. Also, they didn't mention how important the right toothpaste actually is to your oral health, other than the charcoal problem. Often times people's toothpaste can irritate several areas of the mouth. If you often have a problem with bleeding gums, changing your toothpaste can have a major impact.

[@DirtyPrancing]

They honestly don't seem very knowledgeable. She even casually mentioned veneers for whiter teeth, without addressing the fact that bright white teeth are not the norm and veneers involved permanently shaving down your tooth. They said a lot of iffy things

[@ApRiL3706]

You have to remember that this video is edited. So they cut information out to have a concise video. I also agree on electric toothbrush having being better than non-electric. I hate the electric toothbrush that spin automatically. I have quip which is an electric toothbrush that vibrates and has a timer. The feature most important to me is the timer. I always brush each section of my teeth thoroughly and equally. Now I get way less cavities!

[@user-qd3tm7ci8g]

I wish they recommended seeing a dentist when answering the question about bleeding gums while flossing. I had a case of bleeding gums in the beginning of quarantine and turned out that I needed to get my teeth professionally cleaned and my retainers removed.

[@felixhenson9926]

Bleeding gums are the main symptom of gum disease which is one of the most common reasons someone might lose a tooth.

[@purpledawn2727]

They could have explained it a bit better, but bleeding while flossing *is* really common and often enough it will go away if you just keep flossing them. But they could have mentioned that *if* it doesn't go away even with flossing, then see a proffessional.

[@beatm6948]

I mean, there is often a bit of bleeding at first, but if it persists after a while, you have a problem.

[@hannahhester8376]

Oh, I need to get my retainer out. I've had it since I was thirteen, I only have one bracket and a tiny sliver of wire left connecting it to my tooth. "Permanent" retainer. Ha, for two years, and I've now had the little part for eight.

[@Killer_Turnip]

My gums would bleed and get inflamed/tender after flossing. It's better now after getting cleaned (without insurance it costs me about $160 for that and a few x-rays). Also I have a major sweet tooth, so cutting back on the sugar helps overall.

[@Marina-vs1ud]

Loved them! I’m a dentist I’m terrified to see so many people coming every day with misinformation. Wish all my colleagues were this great and sincere about the oral hygiene and health. Sending all my love and respect 👊🏻💜

[@Dafri2]

Hey marina, I’m currently a senior in high school and thinking about going into dentistry. How many years did it take you to become one, and how do you like it so far?

[@CJ-fh5xq]

@@Dafri2 4 years of undergrad and another 4 years of Dental school. Add a few more years if you want to specialize.

[@takemehome.9729]

Hey Marina. I have braces for almost 4 years now and until now, some of my teeth are still not moving. I don’t know what’s happening. Plus my dentist is so lazy. He’s my uncle by the way and every time I ask him for a braces adjustment, he can easily refuse to make time for it because yk I’m just his neice and I can understand. Until my braces hasn’t been checked for 7 months, and in the current time, my dad & him are on an ongoing feud and it’s really really bad. I don’t even want to talk to him anymore because he extremely insulted my family. Saying bad karma will come to us and etc. But yeah, I just wanna know if it’s time for me to remove these braces or go to another doctor? He just ruined my teeth really bad and I regretted these braces in the current time 😭

[@Dafri2]

@@CJ-fh5xq Appreciate it🔥

[@christineherbert4937]

Hey Doc , do you recommend flossing to be done After brushing or before? Or does the order not matter?

[@vlj9013]

I love this debunk series.

[@MagdyDoze]

you can tell they're dentists by just looking at their teeth, amazing!

[@Crux161]

As someone who’s lost several teeth due to abscess, this video is absolutely true. Take the time to care for your teeth and you can avoid a literal world of agony, regret, and shame. *“Little problems become big ones quickly, take care of them early when they’re still little.”*

[@jennyl7422]

So true.. don't wait to go to the dentist only when you're in pain, because by then, it's already too serious.. I've been sick for a while and neglected my teeth and I had to have at least 6 cavities filled and 1 root canal treatment.. all because of not going to the dentist in 1,5 years.. so I can't imagine people not going for even more years.. Im finally healthy enough to go regularly so I will have my 6 months check ups and never skip one again..

[@gnarthdarkanen7464]

After a car accident while I was sleeping in the back seat, I took some years to scrape together the funds... and ended up going to a maxilofacial surgeon for a full oral extraction... They'd all cracked and were breaking off along the gum line, so no dentist would even touch them... Now, at least, I take them out and clean them in a jar... SOOO much more convenient! (haha)... BUT I can promise you, the worst agony in my life was dealing with bad/broken and infected teeth... I'm no stranger to injuries or discomfort, but that's about as close as I've come to losing my f***ing mind over it... AND on my two-week return check up, I was already gumming an Arby's French Dip n' Swiss in the surgeon's office when he came in... and his jaw slacked... and his eyes practically bugged out of his head... "Remind me not to EVER piss you off." He suggested as he stared at me gnashing the sandwich away. "You're like... scary tough." What I'm saying here, isn't that I'm some kind of bad-ass... The reality is that the relief from the non-stop discomfort to agony spectrum was such that I hadn't known what "pain free" even meant anymore... My tolerance had just bumped up to a degree that I was able to do that within two weeks, when "normally" it shouldn't have been possible... just to kind of put a perspective on what "that corner of hell" was like... more or less. Take care of what you've got... AND be aware, there are surgeons specially trained such that removing seriously damaged teeth is approximately like "picking their noses", in case you even know someone who needs that kind of information... It can really help, and not all dentists are quick to give a referral... ;o)

[@MidnightCyanide]

Yeah most of us literally can't even afford to fix the small ones

[@eggbun1856]

@@gnarthdarkanen7464 YES, I'm 27 and had to get every single one of my teeth pulled a few months ago and now am in the final stages of getting my dentures done!!!! it was a combination of shitty genetics, drug addiction, and general neglect from said addiction but yeah I will tell, no, BEG, anyone with teeth still in their head to PLEASE take care of them!!!! you don't realize how bad it can get until you've gotten there, and it sucks. big time. like you said, immense, mind numbing, screaming levels of pain, abscesses, infections, extractions, thousands + thousands spent on dental work... it's so much better to be proactive with your teeth rather than reactive. I think all the time how I wish so badly I could go back and make sure I did everything I could do to take care of my teeth!!!!! 100000% agree with everything you said!!!!

[@gnarthdarkanen7464]

@@eggbun1856 Thanks... It IS worth mention that there are people like my brother... RELIGIOUS about their oral health, brushing and flossing... Even using those chew-tablets that color your teeth wherever the tooth brush hasn't reached... that kind of thing... and to the dentist twice a year at LEAST... AND his teeth just chronically hurt. No dentist believed him... He constantly got berated about flossing, even though I know for a fact he went through the stuff at a mad pace because his teeth were so tight together in his mouth, he'd wear through a couple feet every session... AND about a year after my teeth were out, he managed to get a referral and argue his way into the Surgeon's office... I even helped him pay for the procedure, in spite of the SURGEON saying, "Those teeth are too perfect to be painful! You should save them!!!" Well... Before my brother could even wake up from the surgery, the Doc' came out with his head hung down... "I'm sorry. I owe YOU an apology. I don't understand it, but from the very first tooth I got free it was a made rush to catch them before he swallowed them... under the gums they were HORRIBLE..." SO, yes... Folks SHOULD do their best for their teeth. At the same time, you can't beat yourself up about some issues and you still have to stick up for yourself and do what needs done... In any case, better to have no teeth than infected and diseased messes festering your mouth full of corruption... I hope you get along well with your new chompers! ;o)

[@BlueCatArt]

He's the most charming dentist I've ever seen

[@zippy3253]

Factssss

[@drewdent6852]

My dad, who’s a dentist, recently told me about the wisdom teeth thing. I was genuinely shocked.

[@tjs114]

You know, I'm 50 years old and still have my wisdom teeth, which have never caused me problems and actually helped straighten my teeth up more than the braces I had as a teen. No dentist or orthodontist has ever suggested removing them.

[@blixten2928]

Same here. I'm 65 and still have 4. True, keeping gums equally healthy around them has been noted as a problem - by dentists, not by me. Don't hurt and don't bother me at all.

[@lisacallan5462]

All four of my wisdom teeth caused me so much pain I couldn't live my life and removing them is what straightened out my teeth

[@blaah9999]

I was talked into it at 24 and my teeth have been messed up ever since. 😢

[@atlkidz1]

I got mine removed at 18 best decision ever 😂

[@Lu-dm7rn]

Lucky you, I used braces on my teenage years and my teeth got pretty fine after that, but when my wisdom tooth started to come out there was not much space and it croocked my bottom teeth all over again, plus the pain from time to time when it started to grow under my gum 😖😖😖

[@arielwhitworth6621]

Thank you for mentioning Dental anxiety!!! I am so glad its being thought of now. I am finally getting my dental issues taken care of after 20 years.

[@tati0201]

Me too Ariel don't be ashamed!

[@atlas3191]

I've switched to so many dentists because of severe dental anxiety. Some of the dentists would offer valium to help relax....yeah, that didn't work. My anxiety would just 📈📈. I haven't been to the dentist in a while.

[@annabellemacdonald]

I did not realize there was a wrong way to brush your teeth till my 20s. My dentist never talked about half off this stuff. They should show videos like this in health class. Good teeth care needs to start early.

[@ahhh4117]

In a lot of US states, health class has been cut all together

[@jcnbw01]

i have two wisdom teeth, upper left and lower left. they both started as impacted, and gradually erupted and settled in place. they're not perfectly aligned with the rest of my molars, but they're not in crazy positions either. I continue to maintain by making sure food doesn't build up or get stuck on them. Now in my 40's, thankfully still no cavities, sensitivities or dental work needed.

[@tomasvrabec1845]

Thank you about the info on flossing and blood... I always stopped because i thought i am being too rough and sawing into my gums by too much force.... I also have high pain tolerance so i sometimes struggles to recognize stuff

[@jayred333]

Wish you two were my dentists. Wearing braces for five years damaged my teeth big time (had brittle teeth due to steroids overuse; hence, didn't have bone stability to have braces and retainers for years). Have sleep bruxism as well due to stress so I bought a mouth guard to protect my teeth from further damage. Oral health is the first line of defense. It should never be taken lightly.

[@flaminggale4344]

Mine too. My braces made my teeth damaged. I found out about it just right after 1 year of using braces, so I took it off immediately

[@sarahdsouza7739]

I'm so sorry you had a bad experience. I'm so glad this video is out there and getting these many views, so many people fall prey to false news over the internet and destroy their teeth over it. I'm a dentist myself so if you'd like, please let me know what topics you'd like to know more about or doubts you may have. Subscribe to my channel and I'd be happy to make a video clearing things out. Happy brushing (:

[@geralaham412]

How did braces ruin your teeth exactly?

[@jessicaalvarez1830]

@@geralaham412 I don’t know about the original commenter, but many people who have had braces, including me, have had root resorption because of braces use

[@Cindy99765]

@@geralaham412 They said they had weaker teeth because of steroid overuse and braces require a strong foundation to stay on without issues.

[@Babygirl6102]

When I was 17 I went to the dentist and they were trying to convince me to get my wisdom teeth removed. I declined, and they were like "When you turn 25 you're going to be complaining about them causing you pain. You should consider getting them removed now." Well, 25 came and went, and my wisdom teeth are still hanging out with my other teeth.

[@tatianahawaii13]

They are assholes

[@BlueJtee]

they said the same to me, they were right about 2/4.

[@sonicssbb111]

It's about money that why he wanted to remove them

[@legrandliseurtri7495]

You got lucky, then. In this very same comment section, you can find dozens of comments stating the opposite, that they didn't removed it and so it hurt like a hell a couple years later.

[@AnjaliDandriyal]

Depends on the person. I have enough space in my jaw, and my wisdom teeth came out straight and well-aligned. My friend wasn't so lucky - her's came out impacted due to lack of sufficient space, so she's had to go through hell getting them removed one at a time.

[@diabeticsrule1763]

Glad they discussed not having to get your wisdom teeth pulled. I feel like people look at me crazy when I say I don't want to have them taken out unless they start hurting.

[@LS-Moto]

I'm 31 and still have mine. They are nicely aligned with all the other ones, they are not twisted or anything like that. No dentist ever suggested me to remove them and neither would I, unless there is an actual reason to. Whatever other say, keep your teeth. Tell them, if they like getting good teeth pulled, they can go ahead and pull as many teeth as they want, whereas you prefer to keep the teeth that you have and take good care of them instead.

[@violette2139]

If your jaw is large enough and they don’t come in crooked, there’s no need to remove them. My jaw was too small and they couldn’t even erupt bc they were crowded so far back they were beneath the jaw muscle, there was zero empty gum space for them. It depends on the person

[@xxletm3loveyouxx734]

Thanks for educating!

[@SpiritDragoness]

My previous dentist refused to complete filling my cavities if i didn't get my wisdom teeth surgically removed. I was 21 years old, my upper wisdom teeth had just finished hatching, and my bottom wisdom teeth, only one had barely started hatching. My wisdom teeth had fully grown only by age 24. I had to change my dentist coz I refuse to believe in the need to get perfectly healthy teeth removed. My new dentist said that my bottom wisdom teeth are perfect and can even be fixed without a problem if they ever start causing problems. My upper will have to be removed eventually if they start causing problems coz of the way they are angled... very difficult for the dentist to access the top of them. Almost 40 now and I still have all my wisdom teeth!

[@baniracc]

Good think you didn't remove those wisdom teeth, I heard that if your wisdom teeth are fine that removing them would cause more harm than good.

[@frostar701]

but it puts money in their pocket at the expense of my suffering; every new dentist wants to pull mine; 5 now and they no issues yet

[@frostar701]

@Hot E girl my four key is acting up, meant that I'm fifty-four now. i do and two rows of most teeth, i bit like a shark, none are causing any issues

[@SjofnBM1989]

Sounds like he just wanted that $$$$$$$

[@Ohnogoblin]

Yeah my two bottom wisdom teeth are almost totally in now, and my dentist says there’s no problem. I’m in the uk, so there’s no financial benefit for the dentist for you to get more procedures than you need...

[@Hyperpandas]

These are two extremely charming dentists. Thanks for getting good info out there!

[@sarahandrews6719]

These doctors are very knowable and personable! They seem so great.

[@sarahildreth2806]

This is so informational. Thank you for making this video

[@latifah5150]

Hello, I am Dr. Latifah Porter working out of Oklahoma and I am a general dentist too. Thank you for debunking these super common myths!

[@justsomeone7883]

Hi how do I perform DIY dental surgery. Got a few cavities I need to remove

[@DrAliha]

@@justsomeone7883 bruh 😭🥴

[@justsomeone7883]

@@DrAliha I always hated my teeth anyways

[@skye387]

But...but...if sugar is the fuel for the bacteria to cause cavities and it's probably impossible for no one to have no bacteria in their mouth, then isn't it ended up true that sugar does cause cavities? Also when the myth said "brushing too much" they're talking about brushing hard instead?

[@cybercop3108]

@@justsomeone7883 kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZisZIxtnN2AhZY Try this for diy dentistry

[@dabombmanater]

"Your dental health is the same as your overall health. It's not a separate thing from the rest of your body" Man I sure wish the medicare system agreed

[@caincorn]

I think the system is competent enough to agree. Just not to care.

[@InJusticeAustralia]

Great video. Good to see/hear credible info most dentists likely would never share. I add: I recently had severe toothache back LHS… went to a dentist that was horrible. She didn’t explain much at all. I said I knew one problem was my tooth aching was hitting another tooth, asked could that be the problem?/ can she fix it? She said no, it’s gum disease, and if the pain doesn’t go in a week, that tooth has to come out… Well, I did loads of research… How to brush, what not to do, alternatives, grinding, you name it… And, I learnt something I never knew… that when I’m stressed, (often!) I clench my teeth! So I narrowed it down to the clenching and thus the smashing of the tooth teeth being the “irreversible problem”… Well, it’s been about 1 month, and now when I feel my jaw clenching, I consciously stop it. I also consciously keep a little separation with my tongue between the two teeth that touch… (till I work out how to deal with this) And I’ve been almost pain free (except on bad or unknown clenching days/nights) M-ORAL (lol) of the story: Don’t just believe anyone. Do your own research. Learn to be your own doctor.

[@olgak8054]

Hey! I grind (used to, hopefully) my teeth as well. I tried acupuncture once. I could not believe how relaxed I felt after it. I remember after the session it felt like my jaw was hanging around my knees. That’s how relaxed my body and specifically my jaw was. I highly recommend it!

[@bcpr9812]

I learned that I grind my teeth through a dental hygiene appointment with the local school. If you have what are called "linea alba", which is a raised line on the inside of each cheek in line with where your top and bottom molars meet, you probably grind your teeth. I did get a night guard, I need to remember to use it more often.

[@safaiaryu12]

... Wait, really? I have that. Never been told I'm grinding, but I have SO MANY dental issues that it might just not have come up yet.

[@joyfuljaj]

I have that line in my cheeks, but had never been told what caused it. I knew I grind my teeth though because of other issues. I haven't gone the route of a mouth guard yet.

[@Kikibeeee]

This was randomly recommended to me lol, but I remember this year my dentist told me how to properly clean your mouth/ brush your teeth and that apparently most people don’t brush correctly. 1. Antiseptic rinse (Listerine) - The Listerine will kill all the bacteria and germs in your mouth 2. Floss - then you need to clean in between your gums. Sometimes brushing can push down food deeper into our gums causing inflammation, and of course if gums bleed from time to time, it’s pretty normal. 3. Brush - when you brush, don’t just brush your teeth, brush your gums, the roof of your mouth, the sides of your mouth, your tongue (this is where most of the bacteria that causes bad breath chill in your mouth, hence the white tongue) 4. Fluoride Rinse - these are typically alcohol free and this is designed to restore your tooth enamel; using alcohol based rinses can strip enamel from your teeth making them weak. And of course if you frequently drink acidic drinks this can add strength back into you teeth. And you’re supposed to do it in that order! Like my entire 22 years of living and I always thought you were supposed to use Listerine after you’re done brushing because it keeps your breath fresh. 🙃

[@acrojen03]

I knew step 2-4, but number 1 came as a surprise to me as well. I have never had any dentist recommend me to use an antiseptic rinse before flossing and brushing. It's always just make sure to use a Fluoride rinse as well. (For smaller children, they recommend fluoride tablets. They come in many different flavors and are pretty much candy, except not unhealthy. XD)

[@tiffaneez7131]

thanks for this 😊 I’m 22 as well and recently was told I was going to lose all my teeth lol. But I went and got all my cavities fixed as soon as possible, it was so much to do and very expensive but it was such a life scare. I realized as well I wasn’t taking care of my teeth properly so hopefully it isn’t too late to save them..

[@tiffaneez7131]

weirdly the dentists don’t tell me about the bacteria I have to learn about it online. all they say is brush your teeth daily etc. my sister was the one to tell me to gargle with warm salt water because mouth wash was actually breaking my teeth

[@Kikibeeee]

@@tiffaneez7131 have you tried the alcohol free fluoride rinses? It can definitely help strengthened you teeth if used once a day! And I tend to only use Listerine every over day. Yes it kills all the bacteria and germs, but it def can weaken you teeth if misused

[@anonymousperson6462]

My rinse is crest pro health clinical, but only a little and 4 sprays of water to dilute it (otherwise it's a bit harsh).

[@Vysair]

Their positivity is infectious

[@RaroHi]

All I hear is shiny teeth and me after reading this.

[@usagichiba8592]

Few years ago, I was snacking on some pretzels. Few minutes in, I felt IMMENSE pain on the right side of my mouth. I was able to single out which tooth was the culprit, pretty easily. I thought it was a cavity. There WAS a cavity on said tooth, so I had that taken care of. I was STILL having major pain. After about 2 months of the pain not going away, my dentist sent me to an endodontist. Turns out, I caused enough blunt force trauma to tooth 29, to where the nerves and root were incapable of healing on their own, and I had to get a root canal 🙃 After that was healed and crown put on, I was still having pain on that side of my mouth. Endodontist again. I had what she called "bony defect" on tooth 5; basically a hole was in my tooth right under the gum line, and was going down INTO my tooth at an angle, so no option for repair, root canal on that tooth. I couldn't eat on the right side of my mouth for pretty much an entire YEAR. Also... F*CK PRETZELS.

[@user-sf7fm1bi1p]

Were the teeth on the other side of your mouth (the one you were eating with) all right after a year of basically double duty? Seems like that'd cause them to undergo increased wear.

[@usagichiba8592]

@@user-sf7fm1bi1p Surprisingly, the teeth on my left side of my mouth were fine. Sometimes the muscles would be sore but that's about it.

[@user-sf7fm1bi1p]

@@usagichiba8592 Huh, that *is* pretty surprising. Regardless, good thing you've got it all fixed now--eating on one side of the mouth is pretty annoying, everything takes so much longer to chew and you don't enjoy the flavor of foods as much.

[@usagichiba8592]

@@user-sf7fm1bi1p That's exactly what I hated about it lol!

[@Bejman13]

Don’t blame the pretzels. If you had a bony defect and irreversible pulpitis (which is what it sounds like) then it would have eventually happened no matter what you ate. You were just a ticking time bomb

[@Deedee0007]

Love your guys vibe!

[@arishkhann]

I was going to sleep without brushing my teeth, but now, I am gonna

[@Gavanceify]

Same

[@aeops9774]

@Who Cares?.

[@aeops9774]

Jk

[@roguerose5695]

Dentist here, the most important time to brush your teeth is before bed. Most people sleep with their mouth closed so imagine all that bacteria, plaque, and food debris just having a party in your mouth. Glad this video changed your habits! Enjoy that clean mouth feeling :)

[@aeops9774]

@@roguerose5695 hello doctor, I have yellow teeth same goes for my family. They brush their teeth everyday. Is it genetics or we don't really brush in a right way? Thank you

[@lmnop29]

i've always hated the sensation of brushing my teeth right after eating, i feel justified now lol

[@euanvanstraaten4971]

If anything you should be doing it before to create an enamel coating beforehand

[@southernmermaid2526]

Yessss especially after you eat something very tasty.

[@someasiankid6323]

ikr just doesn't feel right

[@Tu-puedes187]

This is the first time watching your videos and let me tell you you are awesome!

[@epicerikatv]

Very informative. Would love to see you two make a video on the effects of smoking, chewing tobacco vs vaping on teeth. Maybe on different kinds of drinks as well.😊

[@sheekaloca]

I was at a coca cola plant and they showed me the drain they pour broken bottles down. It was very corroded. I imagine it does the same thing to teeth.

[@mohamad6533]

i just went and brushed my teeth after watching this video. Trying to use every advice.

[@MrsFilmgeek101]

I’m 27, my wisdom teeth started coming out about 3 years ago. I never felt any pain when they came out. Only a few times when a Dorito would stab it, but that’s it.

[@CandyBoot]

Those darn Doritos! /Ò^Ó>🔺

[@joyfuljaj]

@@CandyBoot just reading the comment brought the pain back! What is it with those things?

[@CandyBoot]

@@joyfuljaj I guess that just happens with anything that’s flat in shape unfortunately.

[@berserkirclaws107]

That was very informative thanks!

[@shayleebushman423]

I had to get my wisdom teeth removed a few months ago because they were impacted and the roots of my teeth were wrapping around the nerves in my jaw, creating a lot of pain. So glad I got them out, but the weeks after hurt quite a bit

[@jasonreed7522]

I had braces and wisdom teeth removal. Braces hurt so much more, and long term the braces still have more noticeable effects than the wisdom teeth extraction. The most pg effect is that i now dislike popcorn because its such a pain to clean out of my teeth.

[@jelenamitrovic1265]

THANK YOU FOR DEBUNKING THE WISDOM TEETH REMOVAL 👏👏

[@aishah5244]

Side note: She is sooooo beautiful!

[@lubnan08]

She really is

[@svetlinnikolov8710]

Simp

[@andreassmed2255]

Just a woman…

[@aishah5244]

@@svetlinnikolov8710 a) I'm a woman b) you're incredibly unhappy c) Someone will complement you one day, you just need to love yourself unconditionally

[@svetlinnikolov8710]

@@aishah5244 still a simp

[@e.rvanrood7373]

This is info I needed!

[@Welcome_to_Canada_]

thanks for the advice!

[@rapasvi]

I had such bad experience with dentist when I was a child I am scared to death even now at 26. I wish you both were my dentist!!

[@SpiritDragoness]

Aaaw, same... but i just push trough it. My daughters dentist is a gem. My 5 year old goes out of the dentists office hopping like nothing ever happened. But now a days dentistry has changed so much, nothing like it was 20-30 years ago.

[@momo0056]

Same here, pal. If I enter the dentists place and smell this nasty scent I already start crying every time xd

[@Arday60]

Same. I had teeth pulled out as a child and I had this abiding memory of pain, not from the teeth being pulled out but from the numbing injection. I refused to go see a dentist for years and ended delaying dealing with my wisdom teeth so much that I ended up needing two of them removed and root canals on two moalers. I'll be honest though, having the teeth pulled was worse than the root canals. Root canals are unpleasant but they don't actually hurt. Having wisdom teeth pulled is pure pain.

[@KateandBree]

I have a host of bad trauma from bad dentists. I needed a lot of dentistry done thanks to bad orthodontia. The best suggestion is trauma therapy and a dentist that works with traumatized patients.

[@momo0056]

@@KateandBree Yeah that's one of my goals this year. Going to therapy and finding a good dentist. Maybe than I can get rid of my wisdom teeth soon. I also had a lot of surgery done on my teeth as a kid, that's why I'm so scared. Even though my teeth are good nowadays I'm still worried there could be something everytime I have a dentist's appointment ^^

[@derpysaw5761]

Why are people putting charcoal on their teeth

[@sarahdsouza7739]

blind faith in the internet, tiktok especially. they eventually end up in our chairs with their teeth in a worse state, its a sad plight.

[@drawhanidraw]

@@sarahdsouza7739 thank youuu for the info & caution!

[@mayacordalia]

That is how slaves use to brush their teeth. And apparently it was said that they lost their teeth less then we do now.

[@jadapfaff2190]

Ikr! My mom and one of my relatives use charcoal toothpaste and I'm just like WHAT?!?!

[@Nico.Robin7]

From what I heard charcoal whitens the teeth

[@marie2511]

Thanks for clearing up the wisdom teeth removal myth. Mine were impacted which is why I had them removed in March. Sadly, I also am a teeth grinder (stress). Next step: braces!

[@johngaudet7363]

Would love videos on braces and palate expanders, if there are any myths of those to be debunked that would be useful to learn

[@themoley91]

So many dentists in my town are scammers, practically everyone I knew in high school had their wisdom teeth taken out even if they didn’t need it done. It was just like “oh, you’re 17? Time to take them out!” I hope that doesn’t happen anymore

[@luckylizard2726]

I had my bite corrected with braces when I was 14. By the age of 20, the grown wisdom teeth moved the dentition. Not a single dentist told me about this.

[@syolyte]

@@emilwandel My lower set were anchored to my wisdom. They're still there. It didn't need the major correction my top set did. I have my two front teeth anchored together so when my retainer was ruined by a new ortho after moving, my teeth didn't revert. Been over a decade without retainers and any shift is only on my lower set.

[@angelaburress8586]

You shouldn’t leave those devil spawns in your mouth👿🦷💁🏽‍♀️💁🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

[@angelaburress8586]

@@luckylizard2726 That’s because you should’ve had them pulled out well you still had the braces on so he can correct your teeth once you have those wisdom teeth extracted that’s the whole purpose of the braces💁🏽‍♀️💁🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️!!!!!!!

[@mish375]

Generally you should only have them removed if they're causing an issue. Mine were removed several years ago in my late 20's because of overcrowding and the pain that went with it.

[@kamallb4650]

Me, will all 4 mature wisdom teeth feeling no pain: 👁️👄👁️

[@Orchidlettux]

👁🦷👅🦷👁

[@heatherperez9254]

Gum disease causes no pain until very severe so make sure you visit the dentist regularly because gum disease is a huge problem with wisdom teeth.

[@PrettyJuls]

Thank you for that. Because I asked at the dentist about waiting after I eat and they said no it’s not necessary but I remember seeing it somewhere and I’m glad that you said it and what you said made sense. So now I’m gonna wait 30 minutes at least, after I eat. I knew I was right…

[@loner1878]

I had my wisdom teeth until I was in my mid 20's since they grew in straight, but then the gum behind the lower two kept getting infected so I ended up getting them all pulled (the top ones too because I was warned they could cause issues in the future).

[@samuelbahij4878]

I like these two peeps! I feel like I could listen to them talk about anything.

[@JKiler1]

My dentist at 18 convinced me not to have my wisdom teeth removed. As they came in, they undid almost all the correction my braces had done. I was 40 before I had good enough dental insurance myself to have them removed, and I wish I'd done it at 18.

[@theirmanager5204]

Aaaaw that’s so sucky, I’m sorry. Mine didn’t cause me any problems, but a situation like yours didn’t occur to me. Bummer!

[@heatheralisa8658]

Yes that’s what I did and I am 18 now because they weren’t impacted but I notice they were crowing my bottom teeth and were occasionally pushing on the other teeth causing pain.

[@doaashihadat282]

There are too many possible reasons for your teeth getting crooked again. However, thinking that the wisdom teeth's eruption will mess up the teeth's alignment is a very common misconception.

[@JKiler1]

@@doaashihadat282 I suppose, but in my case it's the cause. Not enough room for the extra teeth coupled with them coming in somewhat crooked and not all at the same time.

[@doaashihadat282]

@@JKiler1 there is something called “late lower incisor crowding” that usually occur in young adulthood which coincides with the time of wisdom’s teeth eruption. It could be the case. Research disproves the theory that wisdom teeth exert enough pressure to move other teeth.

[@0ptiplex.360]

So well articulated

[@TheJqwest09]

Thank U for This helpful information 👍🏽

[@TwistedF2]

No one knows why I have so many likes

[@BusinessGoat99]

fr, he'll just tell it to you straight. no bs. other dentists will say you have x,y,z, just to charge you 10k for a procedure you dont need

[@TwistedF2]

@@BusinessGoat99 yup

[@komfykoala6083]

Always a good idea to read Google Reviews on a dentist you're considering!

[@toothrestorer6588]

Most dentists I know think like him. If you question what you are told, get a second opinion from another dentist

[@deesenuts8730]

Or her. Super smart

[@TheTardisDreamer]

"You don't need to have your wisdom teeth removed". Me with all my impacted wisdom teeth: 😥

[@Aeluron]

Had one of mine that sorta was pushing out, it was causing me a lot of pain :( So I'm ok with getting it removed.

[@XSemperIdem5]

Yup. Had 2 removed and the other 2 are so impacted I'm going to need surgery to dig them out. Good luck affording it though.

[@juliannecolosi271]

@Waldel Martell except you’ll need them removed if they’re so far back that you can’t clean them properly, regardless if they’re causing pain or not

[@saltybunbun]

I'm getting all 4 removed in 2 days, im so nervous 😭

[@TheTardisDreamer]

@@saltybunbun You'll be fine :) Everyone I know whose had theirs out thought it would be worse than it was. Main tips I would give you... Ice the hell out of your face the first few days. I was given a special icepack thing to wear around my head. If you don't have that tie two small icepacks to either cheek (obviously wrapped up) and do as much as is safe (ask the surgeon/ dentist and they should be able to tell you how much... otherwise Google how much you can icepack an hour). Do it consistently through the whole day while you're awake. The icepack will help with the pain. It will also stop a lot of the swelling that occurs in those first few days. Less swelling means less pain and discomfort. My brother didn't ice his enough. A lot of swelling and bruising. I iced mine a lot and had barely any swelling and only a little bruising. Have a lot of soft food available that isn't spicy or rich. Find nice soft food. Like a yummy soup that's really smooth. Jelly. Custard. Do not do what my Mum did for me. I had bland tasteless mushed up vegetables for a week. And then horrific concoctions of babyfood purees, custard and jelly that literally made me sick with the medication. Horrible idea. I still can't eat those purees about 10 years later. If you're having an operation with general anaesthetic like I did... Go to the toilet right before and DO NOT drink water beforehand at all (not sure on food... they'll tell you when to fast). I got nervous and drank a lot of water. They put in an IV with water during the operation. My bladder was painfully full. I had to go to the toilet while still unsteady on my feet because I was busting so much and I nearly faceplanted in front of a nurse. Maybe get a mirror for the first day when you eat for ease because you can't feel your mouth at first and you WILL miss your mouth. I think the other girl in the recovery ward with me thought I was crazy because I had so much trouble getting the spoon in my mouth. Also, do not wear nice clothes. A high chance you could get food on yourself. Have some favourite movies or shows to watch and that's about it. You'll be fine.

[@nunyafawkingbiz]

One of the best decisions I've made was getting them removed! Mine were all grown in and painful and pushing my teeth

[@smartgamer47]

thanks you so much for the great educational video.

[@vavaiva4080]

wow. this is scary. i've been considering to remove my wisdom teeth for these past two weeks. and youtube sent this to my home.

[@theshinythings123]

If your wisdom teeth are growing into your other teeth your mouth might now have enough room even if you don't feel any pain. You can see that on an X ray. My wisdom teeth were under my gums and growing sideways into my teeth because my jaw was too small for them to grow out normally. I had no pain.

[@kaylalynn1533]

@@theshinythings123 did you get them removed?

[@christina7171]

All of mine are growing in wrong but It's gonna have to wait 🤷🏿‍♀️

[@vavaiva4080]

@@theshinythings123 this is an update. I didn't remove my wisdom teeth. It was painful at the beggining specially the inside of my cheek because I always bitten it. But now my wisdom teeth grew properly..

[@muttybutterstwin1951]

That's JESUS

[@c.l.1820]

Debunk: Can I go to a general dentist for all my dental needs. Answer: NO

[@heimiticuellar4034]

My two wisdom teeth went out at 15yo, it didn’t cause me any pain so I didn’t seek professional help, I didn’t think I needed it because well I was completely fine and 10 years later my teeth are still here, have not been bothering me at all and I think they are here to stay for the rest of my life as long as I take good care of them 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Gjfdyo5786]

You guys with all your comments are making me feel special since my teeth never give me problems,naturally aligned and I have got all 4 wisdom teeth, and it never occur to me that people remove them.

[@mothergourmetcanada]

Who else wants an encore video? These two are a great duo! Even my kids really enjoyed learning from them :D

[@anaiancu2380]

I love how charismatic you guys are 🥰

[@Pupppeteer]

Iconic video. A lot of dentists don't quite tell you oral hygiene these guys take it very seriously. It's annoying when your dentist just does the job then let's you go without giving a simple few tips for oral hygiene.

[@victoriahope8371]

I feel victimized by myth number two. I feel like I do a much better job using my oral B Braun electric toothbrush than a manual toothbrush. Plus it feels cleaner. Using a manual toothbrush just feels awkward. I beg my parents to buy me a new electric toothbrush every year as one of my Christmas presents so I don't ever run out of them. Needless to say, I adore electronic toothbrushes.

[@emilywagner6354]

The thing that electric brushes do is make us slow down and think about how we're brushing our teeth. I know I do a better job with my electric brush because I'm more aware of how much time I'm spending on each area of my mouth.

[@wotmate3719]

Ikr? This felt so wrong. How can an electric TB not be better? It‘s literally rotating