{"id":138,"date":"2020-03-27T13:19:43","date_gmt":"2020-03-27T13:19:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentistryinmillersville.com\/blog\/?p=138"},"modified":"2020-04-27T13:21:52","modified_gmt":"2020-04-27T13:21:52","slug":"dentist-in-millersville-oral-health-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentistryinmillersville.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/27\/dentist-in-millersville-oral-health-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping Your Smile Healthy While Your Dentist\u2019s Office is Closed"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Woman\u201cVisit your dentist<\/a> every six months.\u201d You\u2019ve most likely already heard this advice and taken it to heart in order to protect yourself from cavities and gum disease. But what if your dentist in Millersville has been forced to close their doors to all but emergency cases? Right now, you may not be able to get a regular dental checkup and cleaning; that does not mean, however, that your oral hygiene needs to suffer as a result. To learn more about protecting your smile during the COVID-19 pandemic, keep reading.<\/p>\n

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Why are Dental Practices Closed for COVID-19?<\/h2>\n

Because of the aerosolization of fluids that happens during routine dental work, dentists are more likely than most people to accidentally transmit or contact the virus. That means that even simple tasks such as removing plaque and tartar could carry a risk of spreading the sickness. That is why dental societies all around the country are instructing practices to delay all treatments and procedures that do not fall under the category of emergency care.<\/p>\n

How Can You Keep Your Mouth Clean at Home?<\/h2>\n

A major benefit of dental cleanings is getting rid of harmful bacteria that accumulates in areas of your mouth that you\u2019ve overlooked or had trouble reaching. Therefore, your biggest priority until you can schedule your next appointment should be brushing and flossing as thoroughly as possible. Make sure that you\u2019re reaching all the spaces between your teeth, and don\u2019t forget to brush near the gumline as well as the dental surfaces facing the inside of your mouth.<\/p>\n

Here are a few other tips you should keep in mind:<\/p>\n