Corona virus, which affects the whole world and continues to spread in our country, is transmitted through the mouth, nose
and eyes. Therefore, we must pay special attention to our oral and dental health, especially during these Corona days. Because it will occur in our teeth. As a result of decay or pain, we will need to leave the house
, which may cause the virus to spread to our home and environment. Things to do during these
days;
-We should brush our teeth at least 2 times a day. We should not spit before brushing is finished.
/> —We should gargle mouth and throat with salt water during the day.
—During these Corona days, we should gargle with alcoholic mouthwashes, if possible, 1-2 times a day.
—We should change toothbrushes regularly.
—Adopt a healthy diet. We should be careful. We should not consume acidic foods and drinks. We should prefer foods rich in calcium, phosphorus, vitamins A, C and D. (parsley, kiwi, milk and dairy products, fish, green tea, etc.) br /> Situations such as illness psychology, cleanliness obsession, social
pressure, and economic uncertainty created by the quarantine days cause our stress to increase. When our stress
increases, there is an explosion in bruxism (teeth clenching/grinding) cases. Bruxism patients
Because they insert their teeth uncontrollably, it causes breaks in teeth, fillings and coatings. In addition, pain begins in the joints due to excessive pressure. This affects nutrition. Because there is pain when opening the mouth. This negatively affects the immunity. In this case, healthy sleep is very
important. Daily exercises can be done to reduce stress. In very difficult cases, muscle relaxant
drugs can be used. All these precautions protect us from dental and gum diseases in the routine and also protect us from Covid-19. It prevents the mouth from being open to viruses, which is one of the most important ways of
transmission.
These days, you should not leave the house except for basic needs. If your dental disease is not an emergency, it should definitely be postponed for 1.5-2 months. By managing this process consciously, we can go back to healthy days
. Stay home, stay healthy so that we can explain these bad days in the best way...
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