On the occasion of World Oral Health Day, here are a few myths to decode about oral and dental hygiene. The theme established for 2020–23 is “Be proud of your mouth” — This can be achieved by promoting the importance of oral and dental hygiene as it is the key to overall well-being. Here are a few myths regarding oral health to be decoded. Have you come across such myths in your clinical practice?

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