Tooth Decay:  A Mystery

Yes, that's the truth... and in an ideal world, where teeth get brushed and flossed the way they should, dentists would only need to restore broken teeth caused by trauma.  Tooth decay would be a thing of the past.  Unfortunately, many patients today are still getting cavities on a regular basis, despite their efforts of daily brushing and flossing

It simply means that patients do not take responsibility for the health of their teeth; it's easier to pass the buck. With all the new technology and advanced equipment of today, we are STILL just treating the SYMPTOMS!

I personally think the answer starts with education.  Most of us got our knowledge from our parents and this normally only means the usual "brushing your teeth at night" routine.  Unfortunately, they are the same people that are coming every few months just to get another tooth filled.  This is going on for generation after generation and yet... the solution is simple.  The more educated you are about something, the better your actions will be.  Here we are talking about DENTAL IQ.  As you will see, our goal is also  to EDUCATE people and it is only with education that things will start to make sense.  So let's start!

ALL of the above are MYTHS and mainly as a result of IGNORANCE!

 You don't know what you don't know!

We are all like this: it's easier to blame something or someone else than to face the facts and take responsibility for ourselves.

What is really going on here? Who is telling the truth? Is there anything I can do?

The RIGHT way to start is to look at yourself and take RESPONSIBILITY for YOUR OWN dental health!  Unless you have a rich uncle, nobody but yourself is going to pay for your dental bills.  Not enough focus is placed on PREVENTION and somehow we feel we are doing more than enough by just visiting the dentist every 6 months and then he must take care of our dental problems... At least that is what he is getting paid for...?

Now, let's look at some FACTS

What is Tooth Decay?

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