Myths and misconceptions in dentistry: an illusion or a reality?

India, a developing country, faces many challenges and ensuring good health for its citizens is one of the biggest challenges. Maintaining good oral hygiene is very important but various myths and taboos prevail among communities that hamper them from availing proper oral treatment from a dental professional. Therefore, objective of this review is to give an idea about the prevalence of myths and misconceptions regarding oral health and hygiene among general population and to suggest possible remedial measures so that communication between the dentist and patient improves to the root level and optimal dental health can be achieved. A lot of research was done for writing the same. Various literature reviews, original case studies, current affairs, books etc were referred to.