In life, some people have healthy teeth, while others have toothaches every now and then. This phenomenon is mainly due to the different oral health care awareness of each person. Many people lack knowledge about teeth and often fall into dental care misconceptions. Correct dental care plays a pivotal role in maintaining good health. Myth 1: Eat roadside food Sometimes roadside food is delicious and cheap, so many people find it hard to resist the temptation. Guo Lixin dental experts point out that most of the food from roadside stalls is irritating, and long-term consumption can easily lead to tooth decay before aging, and in serious cases, can lead to the emergence of oral cancer. Myth 2, brush your teeth without cleaning your tongue Many people brush their teeth without the habit of cleaning their tongue, to know that tongue cleaning is very important for maintaining oral health. If you do not know how to clean the tongue, you can ask a professional dentist to learn how to use a tongue scraper to clean the tongue properly, or use a mouthwash that can effectively inhibit the growth of microorganisms on the tongue for local antibacterial. Myth three, after the meal without dental care Now people’s living standards improve, urban residents are changing their eating habits from “three meals a day” to “more than one meal a day”, in addition to the morning and evening brushing, should also do after each meal are dental care. After the meal contains a lot of food residue in the mouth, if not cleaned in time will cause some harm to the teeth, so we should develop the habit of rinsing the mouth after meals.