Brushing as a measure against COVID-19

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Dr. Kami Hoss offers a number of key insights about dental health and proper hygiene. This blog talks about how brushing your teeth can be an excellent way to prevent COVID-19.

It's hard not to notice how frequently people remind each other about proper health habits during this time of the pandemic. We always hear someone reminding us to wash our hands and even our faces. We are constantly barraged with reminders to bring our alcohol bottles to spray on anything we need to touch. But why aren't we talking about brushing our teeth more often?

Many people often overlook it, but Dr. Kami Hoss explains that regularly brushing your teeth can help a lot if you are serious about the prevention of COVID-19

Toothpaste offers a great way to eliminate the germs that cause COVID-19 effectively. The COVID-19 virus is a type of coronavirus that can enter the body through the mouth. However, when the virus gets into contact with something that has the potency of toothpaste, it is killed.

Dr. Kami Hoss explains that toothbrushing may help prevent infection because toothpaste's active ingredient is fluoride, a chemical that kills viruses and bacteria. Cleaning agents like bleach also contain fluoride, which is why they effectively kill the COVID-19 virus. 

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Toothpaste has an anti-viral effect that can last for as long as a few hours after brushing. This benefit is one reason why it is critical to brush your teeth for two minutes at least twice a day, especially if you are in an area where there is a high risk of being infected with COVID-19.

If you are looking for a way to protect yourself and your family from COVID-19, make sure to brush your teeth and floss regularly.

Dr.Kami Hoss, MS, DDS, co-founder of The Super Dentists, regularly offers advice on maintaining dental health. For more about the company, please visit this page.

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.

Oral hygiene tips during COVID-19

With almost everyone locked up in their homes to prevent the spread of COVID-19, getting one’s teeth checked and cleaned by a dentist may be challenging, if at all, necessary. Dr. Kami Hoss offers some oral hygiene tips to keep plaque and other dental issues at bay while many dental clinics

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Proper oral hygiene must be practiced at all times. However, during COVID-19 pandemic, everyone may have to add a few more steps to their dental health routine. Store toothbrushes as far from the toilet as possible. Studies suggest that the novel coronavirus can be spread through fecal matter. Close the toilet bowl lid before flushing to prevent the spray from flying out of the toilet.

Change brushes regularly. Toothbrushes must only be used for three months, with some not even lasting that long. Doing this prevents the spread of bacteria and provides better cleaning. Dentists recommend to brush at least twice a day and floss once daily to keep the teeth and gums healthy while most dentist offices are closed. A key component of the immune system is the oral microbiome. Gargle with mouthwashes with little to no alcohol content to not disrupt the health of the oral microbiome.

Kami Hoss, MS, DDS, reminds everyone to keep practicing basic oral hygiene. Aside from washing hands regularly, brushing at least twice daily helps in keeping one healthy. Drinking plenty of water and cutting down on sugary snacks and drinks keep the teeth and gums healthy, as well.

Kami Hoss, MS, DDS, is the CEO and co-founder of The Super Dentists. He is also the CEO of Acceledontics and Howard Healthcare Academy. He holds a master’s in craniofacial biology and a doctorate in dental surgery. To know more about Dr. Hoss, head over to this page.