{"id":39,"date":"2020-03-21T16:06:19","date_gmt":"2020-03-21T16:06:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.moultondentistry.com\/blog\/?p=39"},"modified":"2024-09-12T13:20:24","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T13:20:24","slug":"covid-19-oral-health-practices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moultondentistry.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/21\/covid-19-oral-health-practices\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Oral Care Tips During The COVID-19 Crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The CDC recommends that every household practice additional\nsanitation measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, such as frequent hand\nhygiene, avoiding touching the face, and using personal protective equipment. Because\nthe virus is spread via droplet and can be contracted when it comes into\ncontact with your mucous membrane, or your nose, eyes, or mouth. Read on to\nlearn five oral\ncare tips<\/a> to practice at home during the COVID-19 crisis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wash Your Hands Before Brushing Your Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s no surprise that you should be washing your hands\nregularly to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This is especially important before\nyou brush and floss your teeth, because your hands will likely be coming into\ncontact with your eyes, nose, and mouth. So, be sure to wash your hands for at\nleast 20 seconds regularly throughout the day, especially before your hands\nwill be near your face. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disinfect Your Toothbrush Regularly <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It can be easy to spread germs from your hands to your\ntoothbrush and handle, because you pick it up at least twice each day. To\nprevent this from making you ill, be sure to disinfect your toothbrush at least\nonce each week. Soak the handle of your brush in one-part bleach to nine parts\nwater or in a 70 percent alcohol solution. You can also run your toothbrush\nthrough a dishwashing cycle or boil the toothbrush for at least five minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clean Your Toothbrush Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The toothbrush holder is one of the dirtiest objects in most\nhomes, because it\u2019s the ideal place for bacteria to grow due to the moisture\nand lack of light that reaches the bottom of it. To prevent the spread of these\ngerms to your toothbrush, be sure to run your holder through the dishwasher or soak\nit in a disinfectant or cleaning solution for about 10 minutes and rinse it\nout. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t Share Any Oral Hygiene Products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even if you\u2019re self-isolating with family members, try to\navoid sharing any of your dental hygiene products, such as your water flosser\nand toothbrush. This will help prevent the spread of any viruses or bacteria\namong family members. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prevent Infection By Handling Dentures Safely<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have dentures, you can prevent the spread of\ninfection and germs by practicing safe handling. Be sure to wash your hands\nwhen placing or removing your dentures from your mouth. Make sure to regularly\nsanitize your replacement teeth in denture cleaning solution and avoid damaging\nthem by placing a rag on the bathroom counter to put them on to prevent them\nfrom accidentally falling to the ground. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During these unsure times, it\u2019s important to practice\nadditional safety measures, especially when your hands are near your face. With\nthese precautionary measures, not only will you be able to reduce your risk of\ncontracting COVID-19, but you\u2019ll also be keeping your mouth healthy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Marc Moulton has over three decades of experience\nhelping his patients improve their oral health and preserve their smiles. He\nhas completed a one-year residency program with the Veterans Administration\nHospital and regularly takes continuing education courses to stay up-to-date\nwith the latest technology and practices. For questions or to schedule an\nappointment, visit Moulton Dentistry\u2019s website<\/a> or call 205-988-3360.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The CDC recommends that every household practice additional sanitation measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, such as frequent hand hygiene, avoiding touching the face, and using personal protective equipment. Because the virus is spread via droplet and can be contracted when it comes into contact with your mucous membrane, or your nose, eyes, or […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nCOVID-19 Oral Health Tips | Dentist in Hoover | Self-Isolation Health Tips<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you practicing safe dental hygiene at home during the COVID-19 crisis? 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