Dental care during COVID-19

 

Because of the outbreak of COVID-19, most businesses were forced to close as a preventive measure for minimizing the spread of the virus. And like most businesses, dental facilities have also been affected. Considering that the virus’ main entry way is through the nostrils and the mouth, one could understand why dental facilities had to close. Dr. Kami Hoss of the Super Dentists in San Diego claim that due to this predicament, people should be more careful about their dental health now that getting a dental appointment could be difficult or may not be possible. Here are some dental care tips to follow. 

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The very first thing you need to remember is that in order to take care of your teeth and gums, just follow your daily dental hygiene routine and all should be well. The problem though is that due to today’s circumstances, people could get sloppy with their hygiene given that they’re not going to work on a regular basis. People who have started working from home tend to lose the hygienic routine they have had previously. 

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Now that seeing a dentist isn’t as easy as before, everyone should avoid food that often lands us in the dentist’s chair. If you are wearing braces, avoid food that can mess up your braces. If you have bleeding gums, disinfect your toothbrush often and floss regularly. Dr. Kami Hoss reminds everyone that for now, people should limit their dental visits to dental care emergencies only. This protocol is to ensure the safety of your family as well as the well-being of dental practitioners.

Dr. Kami Hoss is also an author and in-demand speaker in dentistry and business. He has published articles in numerous professional and community journals and has been invited by many news organizations to lend his expertise on the topics of dentistry and orthodontics. For more information on Dr. Kami Hoss, visit this website.