Think mouthwash can remove tartar under your gums and save you from needing a cleaning at your dental office? Think again! 🛑 Tartar is hardened plaque that can only be removed by a dental professional—no mouthwash can break it down! Plz don’t skip brushing, flossing, and dental cleanings based on social media myths. Your oral health is too important! Want to learn more about this “mouthwash system replacement for tartar removal” myth? Search “mouthwash remove tartar teeth talk girl” on google or YouTube and my video, along with sources, will pop right up :) Fun fact: This specific topic of dental misinformation (”mouthwash removing tartar and replacing professional dental cleanings”) was one of the first to ignite my passion for addressing false dental information online. It even pushed me to become a speaker—something I never thought I’d do! Misinformation on social media has grown so much that my master’s degree studies (in health communication) naturally shaped the presentation I’ll be giving at RDH UOR this summer (if you’re a dental hygienist, it’s in Dallas this year and I hope you come!). Dental misinformation is such an important conversation to have with our patients when they bring up these questions!
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