{"id":311,"date":"2020-03-28T18:55:37","date_gmt":"2020-03-28T18:55:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quietcornerdental.com\/blog\/?p=311"},"modified":"2020-04-08T18:55:44","modified_gmt":"2020-04-08T18:55:44","slug":"keep-mouth-healthy-dentist-reopens-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quietcornerdental.com\/blog\/keep-mouth-healthy-dentist-reopens-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep Your Mouth Healthy Until Your Dentist Reopens"},"content":{"rendered":"\"older<\/a>\r\n\r\nWith the recent outbreak of COVID-19, most dental offices have postponed all elective treatments as well as regular dental checkups and cleanings. Most of them are only accepting emergency patients for the time being. If you\u2019re usually diligent about attending your biannual cleanings, you might be worried that your oral health will start to suffer. However, that doesn\u2019t necessarily have to be the case. Here are some tips to keep your mouth healthy<\/a> until your dentist reopens their practice.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Brush and Floss Every Day<\/h2>\r\nSince you can\u2019t get your teeth professionally cleaned for the foreseeable future, having an at-home oral hygiene routine is more important than ever. Brush your teeth every morning and every night with a fluoridated toothpaste. Use a soft-bristled brush to avoid irritating your gums. Also, floss at least once a day. In a perfect world, we\u2019d all floss after every meal, but that\u2019s not exactly realistic. Once a day should be enough to prevent plaque from building up along your gumline and causing gum disease.\r\n

Drink Tap Water<\/h2>\r\nMost tap water is fortified with fluoride these days. Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that has been proven to strengthen your tooth enamel. This makes you much less susceptible to cavities. Bottled water typically doesn\u2019t have fluoride, so unless you\u2019re drinking tap water, you\u2019re missing out on some dental health benefits.\r\n

Eat a Mouth-Healthy Diet<\/h2>\r\nThis quarantine is the perfect opportunity to revamp your diet and eat a little healthier. To make sure you get all the vitamins and minerals your teeth and gums need, eat a variety of fruits and vegetables. Additionally, it helps to eat plenty of dairy products, which are rich in calcium. Calcium makes your teeth stronger in the constant battle against tooth decay.\r\n

Get Plenty of Sleep<\/h2>\r\nAlthough the pandemic can induce anxiety, it\u2019s still important that you achieve at least eight hours of sleep every night. Not getting enough sleep can impair your immune system, making you more vulnerable to gum disease and other oral infections.\r\n\r\nNone of us have ever lived through a massive pandemic like this before. However, just because these times are unprecedented is no excuse to let your dental care fall by the wayside. Keep these tips in mind to ensure your teeth and gums stay healthy until you can attend teeth cleanings again.\r\n

About the Author<\/h2>\r\nDr. Walter McGinn<\/a> is a 1987 graduate of Harvard School of Dental Medicine. He opened his private practice in Putnam, CT in 1994. He maintains active memberships in the American Dental Association, the Connecticut State Dental Association, and the Northeastern Connecticut Dental Society. In addition, he has been elected to the Pierre Fauchard Academy, an international organization dedicated to uniting the best dentists around the globe. For more advice on how to maintain your dental health during quarantine, visit Dr. McGinn\u2019s website<\/a> or call (860) 928-3723.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"With the recent outbreak of COVID-19, most dental offices have postponed all elective treatments as well as regular dental checkups and cleanings. Most of them are only accepting emergency patients for the time being. 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