{"id":26,"date":"2020-04-27T21:41:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-27T21:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exceptionaldentistry.com\/blog\/?p=26"},"modified":"2020-05-19T21:41:57","modified_gmt":"2020-05-19T21:41:57","slug":"gainesville-dentist-oral-health-during-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exceptionaldentistry.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/27\/gainesville-dentist-oral-health-during-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep Yourself & Your Smile Healthy During COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting world-wide social\ndistancing orders have dramatically changed what everyday life looks like. While\nthe quarantine limits many of our usual activities, there is still a lot we can\ndo to take care of our oral health. In fact, practicing great dental hygiene\nand avoiding dental emergencies may be able to help lower your risk of catching\nthe coronavirus. Your\nGainesville dentist<\/a> shares some helpful tips for keeping yourself and your\nsmile healthy throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Importance of Oral Health in COVID-19<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keeping your mouth clean does a lot more than protect you\nfrom cavities in quarantine. A thorough dental routine plays a key role in\npreventing a wide variety of oral health issues like gum disease and dental\ninfections. These problems trigger a response from the immune system, which\nleaves it weaker and less capable of fighting off other infections or viruses,\nlike COVID-19. Practicing great oral hygiene and preventing these oral health\nconcerns is an excellent way to keep your immune system strong. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At-Home Oral Hygiene Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As you adjust to your new routine of spending more time at\nhome, improve your at-home oral hygiene by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n