{"id":474,"date":"2020-04-08T11:13:17","date_gmt":"2020-04-08T11:13:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/blog\/?p=474"},"modified":"2020-04-08T11:13:20","modified_gmt":"2020-04-08T11:13:20","slug":"how-to-keep-your-mouth-perfectly-healthy-during-quarantine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-mouth-perfectly-healthy-during-quarantine\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep Your Mouth Perfectly Healthy During Quarantine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_262953378__1586191278_55688-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"dental hygienist with mask and gloves \" class=\"wp-image-475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_262953378__1586191278_55688-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_262953378__1586191278_55688-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_262953378__1586191278_55688.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A toothache is the absolute <em>last <\/em>thing anyone wants to deal with right now while we\u2019re all stuck at home due to the quarantine for COVID-19. Around the country, dental offices have mostly closed and are only seeing patients for major emergencies, so if your tooth starts to feel a little pain, you\u2019ll likely have to handle it on your own for the time being. Thankfully, avoiding this kind of mishap and other similar issues is relatively easy if you maintain proper dental hygiene, and you can do exactly that by following these simple tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Twice a Day for Two Minutes Each<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideally, you should be brushing your teeth twice a day\u2014once in the morning right after you get up, and once in the evening right before you go to bed. The first session removes all the bacteria that builds up in your mouth while you\u2019re sleeping, and the second cleans away the debris left by the food you\u2019ve eaten throughout the day. Each one is important, but so is brushing for two minutes <em>each <\/em>time. If you have an electric brush, a built-in timer probably has you doing this already, but you likely need a little help if you use a manual brush. Be sure to set a timer with your phone. Two minutes is a lot longer than you might think, and going for this length of time will ensure you get the deepest clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Say Hello to Dental Floss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you brush your teeth and don\u2019t floss in the evening, how much of your enamel do you think is left uncleaned? Probably not that much, right? 5%? 10%? In truth, that number is an astounding 40%! That\u2019s like bathing and leaving most of your legs unwashed. Flossing removes all the food and plaque trapped between your teeth that your brush can\u2019t reach, and skipping it puts you at a much higher risk of developing cavities and gum disease. If you floss sometimes already, now is the time to make it a daily habit, and if you don\u2019t floss at all, try doing it a few days a week and then working up to every day. You\u2019ll likely love how your mouth feels once you floss consistently (plus your family will appreciate your much fresher breath)!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Watch Out for Sugar &nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cavities and gum disease essentially have the same primary cause: harmful bacteria builds up in your mouth and starts to damage the oral tissues. What does the bacteria need for fuel? <strong>Sugar<\/strong>. So, when you regularly eat foods or drink beverages that are high in sugar (candies, starchy items, sodas, energy drinks), you\u2019re basically giving the bacteria the energy it needs to hurt your smile. While the occasional sweet treat is perfectly OK, you may be tempted to consume more of them while you\u2019re at home. Make sure you and your loved ones limit snacking and are still enjoying healthy meals that mostly feature vegetables and lean meats, and this (along with daily brushing and flossing) will stop cavities and infections before they ever begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, if you ever have a concern or develop any kind of dental pain, you can always call your dentist for help. If you can\u2019t handle the situation at home, they\u2019ll schedule an appointment and take plenty of extra precautions to ensure everyone stays safe while they solve your problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>About the Author<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/meet-your-dentists.html\">Dr. Adam Cohlmia<\/a> is a family, restorative, and emergency dentist who practices at El Reno Family Dentistry. His office is only seeing patients for urgent care right now, but you\u2019re welcome to call any time if you have questions or concerns. To get in touch with our friendly team, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistelreno.com\/contact.html\">click here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A toothache is the absolute last thing anyone wants to deal with right now while we\u2019re all stuck at home due to the quarantine for COVID-19. 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