{"id":98,"date":"2020-04-06T18:23:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-06T18:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydaytonadentist.com\/blog\/?p=98"},"modified":"2020-05-06T18:25:03","modified_gmt":"2020-05-06T18:25:03","slug":"what-can-i-do-to-maintain-a-healthy-smile-while-in-quarantine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydaytonadentist.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/06\/what-can-i-do-to-maintain-a-healthy-smile-while-in-quarantine\/","title":{"rendered":"What Can I Do to Maintain a Healthy Smile While in Quarantine?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mydaytonadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_301327290__1588769573_87533.jpg\" alt=\"a young woman preparing to floss her teeth before bed\" class=\"wp-image-99\" width=\"280\" height=\"186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mydaytonadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_301327290__1588769573_87533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mydaytonadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_301327290__1588769573_87533-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mydaytonadentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_301327290__1588769573_87533-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mydaytonadentist.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">keeping up\nwith your dental hygiene while in quarantine<\/a>? COVID-19 has created massive\nchanges and challenges for both patients and dentists alike, and although you\ncannot receive a regular dental checkup and cleaning at this time, there are\nways you can improve your oral hygiene routine at home. How? Check out these\nhelpful tips that will make a dramatic difference in the way your smile looks\nand feels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make Sure You\u2019re Brushing Correctly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to eliminate bad bacteria and food particles from the\nsurfaces of your teeth? Make sure you\u2019re doing the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Brushing for two full minutes<\/li><li>Using fluoride toothpaste to protect against\ntooth decay and strengthen enamel<\/li><li>Using gentle pressure when brushing your teeth\nto avoid damaging your smile<\/li><li>Brushing all areas of your teeth including the\nbackside and along your gum line<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t Forget to Floss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If flossing isn\u2019t one of your strong suits when it comes to\nyour oral hygiene routine, you might want to think about how it\u2019s impacting\nyour smile. Flossing is the most effective way to remove bacteria from between\nyour teeth. When is the best time to do this? Before bed, and here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the day, your mouth collects all types of bacteria.\nWhether it\u2019s from the foods you eat or drinks you consume, this type of debris\nsits on your teeth until it\u2019s time to go to bed. When you choose to floss your\nteeth at night, you are ridding your smile of anything that could potentially\nharm it while you\u2019re asleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Commit to Drinking More Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want your salivary glands to work at an optimal level\nand your body to rid itself of the toxins living inside it, drink more water.\nThis beneficial liquid has so many beneficial aspects to it, which is why so\nmany doctors and healthcare professionals recommend drinking it when you\u2019re\nsick, working out, or just going on about your day. It will help to flush out\nharmful bacteria and prevent it from remaining in your mouth and causing tooth\ndecay, gum disease, or cavities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another important thing to consider while in quarantine is\nto go ahead and schedule your next dental checkup and cleaning. While you may\nbe unable to get in right now, you are staying ahead of the game when it comes\nto taking care of your smile on a timeline that is more convenient for you.\nWaiting until it\u2019s time for your dentist\u2019s office to reopen might leave you\nwaiting much longer than you would prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author <\/strong><br>Dr. David Lloyd is a dentist in Daytona Beach who graduated from the Emory University School of Dentistry before accepting an officer\u2019s commission in the U.S. Navy. After completing a General Practice Residency program at Naval Hospital-Oakland, he eventually settled in Daytona Beach and opened Indigo Dental. Although he and his team are only available to see patients with dental emergencies, they are happy to provide helpful tips on how you can maintain good oral health while at home. If you need advice or assistance to help you get through this time, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mydaytonadentist.com\/contact-us.html\">contact us<\/a> at <strong>(386) 253-3629. <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you keeping up with your dental hygiene while in quarantine? COVID-19 has created massive changes and challenges for both patients and dentists alike, and although you cannot receive a regular dental checkup and cleaning at this time, there are ways you can improve your oral hygiene routine at home. How? 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