Avoid the dentist? Here are tips for a healthy smile during the pandemic

Although some dental practices have reopened, many people are rescheduling due to the coronavirus pandemic and fear of spraying saliva into the air , causing the virus to spread.

However, a dental hygienist from Redondo Beach found that face masks can increase the risk of tooth decay. This is another reason to bite the ball and make an appointment. He also said there are quarantine housekeeping tips and techniques that can help you plan your visit.

"Wearing a mask makes people breathe through their mouths rather than their noses. This can cause bacteria to adhere to the front of the teeth, "said Michaela Lee, a certified dental hygienist with the Redondo Beach Dental Group.

He also said that people are more susceptible to COVID-19 if they have poor dental hygiene and swollen gums and dry mouth can occur.

To maintain good oral hygiene, Lee recommends brushing your teeth three times a day instead of the usual two. It is also important to use an antiseptic mouthwash like Listerine Zero, an alcohol-free mouthwash. Alcohol-free mouthwash can attack bad bacteria while leaving more good bacteria in your mouth.

People can also eat more during the pandemic, which is one more reason to brush their teeth more often, said a dentist in West Covina who recommended eating small, sugar-free foods if you wanted to eat something.

The Redondo Beach Dental Group , like many offices likely to be updated in the era of the coronavirus pandemic, has taken steps to ensure the health and safety of patients and staff and to welcome customers during quarantine. , how:

• The patients complete an exposure questionnaire.
• The office asks patients to reschedule appointments when a household member is sick
• Distance of all patients.
• Temperature controller
• Patients rinse with hydrogen peroxide at the beginning of each visit to reduce mouth bacteria
• There is a medical Hepa filter in every room.

• Use a large HVE vacuum: This absorbs the aerosols generated during cleaning to prevent the virus from spreading.

Tips for patients:

• Brushing and flossing your visit
• Wear a mask
• Call before entering the dental office

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