Your oral health is not something to be taken lightly, as many people have found out the hard way. If it is treated poorly, you can develop all sorts of abscesses, cuts, and painful bumps and bruises all throughout your mouth, and that is before you even take into account the possibilities of an infection. That is why it is generally recommended you leave any and all oral procedures (other than the simple, everyday tasks of maintaining your teeth) to a dentist. Here are three oral health procedures you should always leave to the professionals even if you heard otherwise.

Tooth Removal

Whether you are a child or an adult, if you have a tooth that feels slightly uncomfortable but is clearly not going to come out on its own, then you should visit a dentist. Of course, most baby teeth fall out without so much as a tug from children, and that is perfectly normal. What is not normal is for your final set of teeth to be removed. These are meant to stay permanently attached so if they do need to come out for some reason, such as being damaged or causing pain, then you need to visit a dentist and never attempt to do it on your own.

Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening is one of the most popular do-it-yourself procedures in Australia, with many products claiming to be the best at creating that pearly white smile. The truth is that a lot of these products are simply dulled-down versions of what you can get at the dentist. Dentists are far better at correctly applying teeth whitening solutions to make sure you have an even smile. More importantly, they do it in a safe environment to make sure you don't accidentally use too much or too little for your specific needs.

Gingivitis Help

While you may have read online that some herbal treatments and other natural elements can help cure your gingivitis, there are many risks with that approach. Not only might you have a different infection than you think (gingivitis can look like any number of other diseases), but without proper cleaning and medication, the gingivitis will simply flair up again. It is not worth the risk to your wallet or to your oral health to try and cure something as painful as gingivitis on your own, as you may end up just making the whole situation worse.