{"id":991,"date":"2020-03-24T13:37:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-24T13:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentistpasadenatx.com\/blog\/?p=991"},"modified":"2020-04-24T13:41:06","modified_gmt":"2020-04-24T13:41:06","slug":"5-oral-health-tips-for-self-isolation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentistpasadenatx.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/24\/5-oral-health-tips-for-self-isolation\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips to Keep Your Mouth Healthy While Self-Isolating"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Last month, the ADA released an official statement recommending that all dental practices postpone elective procedures, like checkups and cleanings and cosmetic treatments. This response was in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and focus on solely providing emergency dental care to reduce the number of people heading to already-overwhelmed ERs. Because of this, it could be months until you\u2019re able to have your smile professionally cleaned and examined<\/a>. So, it\u2019s up to you to keep your oral health on track while you\u2019re self-isolating. Read on for five tips to help avoid cavities and gum disease while you\u2019re self-isolating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Maintain a Healthy Diet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many people aren\u2019t aware that their daily diet has an impact\non their oral health. Processed foods that contain high amounts of sugars and\ncarbohydrates attract harmful oral bacteria that produce waste in the form of\nacid and toxins. These can wear away at your enamel and cause your gums to\nbecome swollen and even infected. If you\u2019re tempted to frequently snack while you\u2019re\nself-isolating, try substituting fresh fruits and vegetables that contain high\namounts of waters and vitamins and nutrients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stick to Your Regular Routine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With shelter-in-place orders in action, you\u2019re likely rarely\nleaving your home, which can cause your whole routine to change. While change\nisn\u2019t always a bad thing, it is if you\u2019re not as diligent about brushing and\nflossing your teeth. Make sure to stick to your regular oral hygiene tasks to prevent\nissues from developing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use Oral Hygiene Products Approved By The ADA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The American Dental Association puts their seal of approval\non all oral hygiene products that have been sufficiently tested and proven to\nbe safe and effective to use on your teeth and gums. To get the guarantee that\na product that you\u2019re buying will improve your oral health, be sure to only purchase\nitems that have this seal on their packaging. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Change Out Your Toothbrush If You Get Sick<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that you should change out your toothbrush if\nyou get sick? Not only is a national pandemic going on, but it\u2019s also flu and\nallergy season as well. With all of the viruses, germs, and bacteria floating\naround, it\u2019s important to clean your toothbrush regularly and switch it out if\nyou get sick. You can sanitize it by boiling it in water for five minutes, and\nchanging out your toothbrush when you get sick will ensure that you don\u2019t\nbecome accidentally re-infected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t Forget to Floss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Flossing is a vital part of your daily hygiene routine and\nhelps clean up to 30 percent of the surface of your teeth that regular\ntoothbrushes can\u2019t get to. If you have difficulty maneuvering the floss in your\nmouth, you can always try using a water flosser or flossing picks. These tools\ncan make flossing faster and more enjoyable so you do it more regularly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With these five self-isolation tips, you\u2019ll be able to avoid\ngetting oral health problems while your dentist has postponed all elective\nprocedures. Not to mention, it\u2019ll make your checkup and cleaning when they do\nopen up again a breeze!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Huy Nguyen has over 25 years of experience as a dentist.\nHe enjoys getting to know each of his patients and providing them with\nhigh-quality and affordable treatments to optimize their oral health. Until\nfurther notice, he will only be seeing emergency patients and is rescheduling\nall other appointments. For questions or to schedule an appointment, visit Town\nSquare Dental\u2019s website<\/a>\nor call 713-534-8800.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Last month, the ADA released an official statement recommending that all dental practices postpone elective procedures, like checkups and cleanings and cosmetic treatments. This response was in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and focus on solely providing emergency dental care to reduce the number of people heading to already-overwhelmed ERs. 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