{"id":2108,"date":"2020-06-09T13:03:12","date_gmt":"2020-06-09T17:03:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-2020.opencare.com\/?p=2108"},"modified":"2021-02-23T11:56:16","modified_gmt":"2021-02-23T16:56:16","slug":"take-care-of-your-oral-health-during-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/blog\/take-care-of-your-oral-health-during-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Ways to take care of your oral health during COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 4<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>\n

How to maintain your oral wellness during the pandemic shelter-and-place.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Take care of your oral health with these simple tips. Preventative healthcare is now more important than ever, and oral wellness helps boost your overall immune response. Here are some ways to take care of your oral health during the coronavirus pandemic:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Switch to electric toothbrush<\/strong>

    Using an electric toothbrush allows for superior plaque removal. According to a 2005 independent study<\/a>, \u201cbrushes that worked with a rotation oscillation action removed more plaque and reduced gingivitis more effectively than manual brushes\u201d This is even more crucial when you are unable to visit your dentist at this time. When buying an electric toothbrush make sure it is comfortable to hold and easy to use. You can always get your dentist to recommend a model with a rotating-oscillating head to move the bristles. This option is also great for those who suffer from arthritis. 

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  2. Brush twice\/day for 2 minutes<\/strong>

    Whether we are in a Global Pandemic or not, brushing your teeth is a must. Cleaning every tooth is vital as well as all surfaces of your teeth. Each tooth has 5 surfaces. 3 of them can be cleaned with your toothbrush. The last 2 should be done via flossing. You are removing 26% less plaque if teeth are brushed for less than 2 minutes. Bacteria coat your mouth\u2019s interior including the inside of your cheeks, your gums and your tongue. To reduce the risk of cavities, bad breath you should brush these areas as well.

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  3. Floss like a boss as our Dr. Natalie Archer<\/a> would say! <\/strong>

    You have heard this one before! Flossing lifts and removes plaque that can be found in between your teeth. You can get rid of all the stubborn food particles that your toothbrush simply can’t get to. To be exact, it does about 40% of the work required to remove sticky bacteria from your teeth. Plaque produces acid, which can lead to cavities, irritated gums and gum disease. During the pandemic when you are unable to visit a dentist, it is crucial to be reducing the risk of any of the above by flossing. Here are several types of dental floss you can use: