“Mask mouth” during COVID-19 could bring you cavities, bad breath, and more.
Here how to switch up your oral hygiene during COVID-19 to avoid all that.
Las Vegas-based dentist
Mask mouth is a thing!
saysMichaela Tozzi, DMD, a board-certified doctor of general and cosmetic dentistry.
When people wear masks, they tend to breathe through their mouth exclusively.
This in turn leads to dry mouth because theres less saliva.
Jennifer Jablow is a dentist practicing in New York City, where she has been in practice over 20 years.
Our saliva is the mouths immune system.
It keeps the bacteria in our mouth balanced.
Mask mouth is a thing!
First: Drink water and grab a mint.
Its Amazing How Its All Connected.
Dr. Jablow recommends spending a little bit more time focusing on the flossing and brushing.
We need to be even more diligent about our home care, says Dr. Jablow.
This will keep your mouth from drying up and letting the bacteria spread.
So consider this your invitation to have a meditative moment next time you strap on your Corona-wear.
Inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale (but through your nose).
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