Your Oral Health During COVID-19

The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has led to a lot of panics and worry amongst millions all over the world. All of this stress has disrupted many of our habits, especially those aimed at staying healthy. Many of us are eating poorly, snacking more (especially those working from home), drinking more sugary beverages, and eating more frequently. All of this can unfortunately wreak havoc on your oral health.

The health of your mouth is critical to your overall health. As a result, it is important to get your oral health back in line, sooner rather than later. Without any further ado, this article is going to go over a few tips to get your oral health in check during Covid-19.

Go For a Cleaning

Go For a Cleaning

One of the best things you can do for your oral health is to go for a regular cleaning and checkup. This can help make sure your oral hygiene is on point, and if not, the dental professional will be able to help you improve it. These checkups will also check your gum health and make sure no issues are developing.

Unfortunately, the Covid-19 pandemic led to many dental offices closing down for a while and cancelling appointments. This means there are thousands out there who missed their appointments and likely haven’t rescheduled. But with many dental clinics open once again, at least in some capacity, there is no better time than the present to get your teeth checked out.

Of course, don’t forget about the importance of dental insurance. If you make sure to pick a good one, it can save you a lot of money and ensure you can get the care you need.

Perfect Your Oral Hygiene Routine

Your daily oral hygiene routine is your best defense against oral health issues like cavities, gum disease, bad breath, and other problems. You should be brushing your teeth twice a day, for about two minutes each time. In general, use a soft-bristled toothbrush and ensure you give every tooth in your mouth enough attention.

However, brushing is only part of the battle and shouldn’t be the only other part of your routine. You should also floss at least once a day, and make sure to use a mouthwash after brushing. Also, if you want to get rid of bad breath, be sure to gently brush or scrape your tongue, as that is often the source of bad breath.

Also, if you haven’t replaced your toothbrush in a while, now is the time. You should generally do it once every couple of months to ensure it can remain as effective as possible. While manually brushing is obviously better than nothing, many people swear by electric toothbrushes to feel cleaner.

Keep Yourself Hydrated

Keep Yourself Hydrated

Hydration is important for all aspects of health, but especially oral health. If you don’t drink enough water, your body will not be able to produce enough saliva to adequately maintain a good level of oral hygiene. Saliva contains specific minerals to keep your teeth protected, and helps wash away food or other particles that might be stuck on or around your teeth.

In addition to drinking lots of water throughout the day, try to limit your sugar intake. Too much sugar, whether it be from food or beverages, can be terrible for your teeth. Now and then some sugar is fine of course, but try not to go overboard.

In conclusion, the information included in this blog post will be able to help you stay on top of your oral health during Covid-19. This is a difficult time for us all, but the last thing you want is to develop preventable oral health issues and make things even more difficult for yourself.