{"id":33,"date":"2020-03-25T19:32:41","date_gmt":"2020-03-25T19:32:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.willowrundental.net\/blog\/?p=33"},"modified":"2020-03-26T19:38:40","modified_gmt":"2020-03-26T19:38:40","slug":"keeping-up-with-dental-hygiene-through-the-quarantine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.willowrundental.net\/blog\/2020\/03\/25\/keeping-up-with-dental-hygiene-through-the-quarantine\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping Up with Dental Hygiene Through the Quarantine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.willowrundental.net\/blog\/2020\/03\/25\/keeping-up-with-dental-hygiene-through-the-quarantine\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.willowrundental.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/woman-in-white-shirt-brushing-teeth-at-home-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"woman in white shirt brushing teeth at home\" class=\"wp-image-34\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.willowrundental.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/woman-in-white-shirt-brushing-teeth-at-home-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.willowrundental.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/woman-in-white-shirt-brushing-teeth-at-home-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.willowrundental.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/woman-in-white-shirt-brushing-teeth-at-home-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.willowrundental.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/woman-in-white-shirt-brushing-teeth-at-home.jpg 1430w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Not long ago, Covid-19 may have seemed like nothing more\nthan a news item affecting other parts of the world. Now, however, it has hit\nclose to home, and people across the United States are experiencing\nunprecedented changes in their daily lives. One such change is the need to\ndelay non-emergency dental treatment as part of recommended social distancing\nprotocols. If one of your dental appointments has been canceled, it is\nimportant that you make efforts to continue keeping up with your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.willowrundental.net\/preventive-dentistry.html\">dental hygiene<\/a>\nthrough the quarantine. In this blog post, we provide practical tips to help\nyou do just that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brush Thoroughly But Gently<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should brush your teeth at least twice a day, and you\nshould do so for at least two minutes each time. It is important to use a\ntoothpaste that contains fluoride because fluoride can prevent decay. It can\nalso stop small cavities from quickly becoming large cavities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you brush, be sure to clean places that people commonly\nmiss, such as the side of your teeth that faces your tongue and palate, as well\nas the area along the gum line. But also keep in mind the need to be gentle. If\nyou apply too much pressure when you brush, you could accidentally harm your\ngums and irritate small areas of decay on your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Floss Every Evening<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Flossing before you go to bed is crucial. The floss removes\nfood particles and plaque from the tight spaces between your teeth. If you skip\nflossing, the food particles and plaque will sit on your teeth overnight and\nhave a greater opportunity to contribute to tooth decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you floss, be sure to use proper technique. Do not snap\nthe floss between your teeth. Rather, gently insert it. Then, move it along bothof the teeth that surround the space, rather than just inserting the floss\nand quickly pulling it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use a Mouthwash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A mouthwash can be an excellent addition to your oral\nhygiene routine. Swishing for 30 \u2013 60 seconds before or after you brush your\nteeth may fight harmful bacteria and help to clean all the little nooks and\ncrannies in your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The type of mouthwash you choose can have a big impact on\nhow it affects your oral health. If cavities are a major concern for you, it\nmay be best to choose a fluoride-containing mouthwash. On the other hand, if\nyour gums are bleeding, you might opt for a product that is geared toward gum\nhealth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schedule Your Next Dental Appointment Now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After the spread of Covid-19 is under control, dental\npractices will resume normal working hours \u2014 and they will likely be extra\nbusy. If you schedule your next appointment now, you can get an appointment for\nsooner rather than later. Then, your dentist can provide you with necessary\ntreatment and you can rest easy knowing that your teeth and gums have received\nprofessional care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Our Practice <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have two general dentists and an oral surgeon on-staff at\nWillow Run Dental. We are deeply interested in both the oral and overall\nwellbeing of our patients, so we are complying with the American Dental\nAssociation\u2019s recommendation to only provide emergency services at this time. We\nplan to resume normal operations after April 6. To request an appointment or\nlearn more about how we are working to fight the spread of Covid-19, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.willowrundental.net\/contact-us.html\">contact us<\/a> via our\nwebsite or call us at 207-783-0261.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Not long ago, Covid-19 may have seemed like nothing more than a news item affecting other parts of the world. Now, however, it has hit close to home, and people across the United States are experiencing unprecedented changes in their daily lives. One such change is the need to delay non-emergency dental treatment as part of recommended social distancing protocols. If one of your dental appointments has been canceled, it is important that you make efforts to continue keeping up with your dental hygiene through the quarantine. 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