This is a misnomer which many people have about oral care, which has people running off to see the dentist only when pain has set in and common remedies cannot remedy it anymore. The prevalence of pain medication available mostly in over the counter drugs complicates the matter further by delaying the signs of the need for seeking prompt dental attention. This should not be the case and everybody should at least have general dental checks to allow early detection and treatment of problems. As stated in one of our previous posts, pain with respect to oral health is more usually associated with more serious health problems. The notion that pain is the most common sign of poor oral health or problems is a misnomer and nothing replaces the twice a year dental visit!