{"id":64,"date":"2020-03-10T18:14:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-10T18:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hamptonsbeachdental.com\/blog\/?p=64"},"modified":"2020-04-13T18:22:02","modified_gmt":"2020-04-13T18:22:02","slug":"3-healthy-oral-habits-support-immune-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hamptonsbeachdental.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/10\/3-healthy-oral-habits-support-immune-system\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Healthy Oral Habits That Support Your Immune System"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"134\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hamptonsbeachdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_331226614__1586801273_15599-300x134.jpg\" alt=\"COVID-19 words and picture, dentist Westhampton\" class=\"wp-image-65\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hamptonsbeachdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_331226614__1586801273_15599-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hamptonsbeachdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_331226614__1586801273_15599-768x342.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hamptonsbeachdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_331226614__1586801273_15599.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the past several weeks, we\u2019ve heard a lot about the\nCoronavirus or COVID-19. According to the Center for Disease Control and\nPrevention, this virus is transferred via droplets from person to person; then\nthey touch their eyes, nose, or mouth, bringing the infection into the body. As\nthe wettest part of your body and a main entry point to your whole system, your\nmouth plays a pivotal role in avoiding or limiting the spread of COVID-19,\nwhich is why it\u2019s important to take care of your oral health. Below you\u2019ll find\noral health tips from your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hamptonsbeachdental.com\/about-us.html\">dentist in Westhampton<\/a>\nthat promote a healthy immune system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brush and Floss Daily<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Brushing and flossing your teeth are the two most efficient\nways to get rid of harmful bacteria in your mouth, which is why it\u2019s important\nthat you keep these habits up every single day, even if you\u2019re staying home. In\naddition to the risks of a viral infection, germs and food particles combine to\nform plaque, a white, sticky substance that tends to accumulate around the gum\nline and between teeth. Within hours of forming, plaque can harden and attach\nto the teeth, making it much harder to remove. If you want extra reinforcement\nfor a healthy mouth, consider using anti-bacterial mouthwash with fluoride in\nit. Consistent oral hygiene ensures that bacteria aren\u2019t allowed to stick\naround and mess with your system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be Smart about Your Oral Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The CDC has encouraged us all to wash our hands frequently\nand to avoid contact with the face, but your daily oral care entails touching\nyour face. However, if you take 20 seconds to wash your hands with soap and\nwater <em>before<\/em> you start your oral hygiene routine, you can reduce the\nrisk of infection. Then, remember to wash your hands when you\u2019re done so that\nyou don\u2019t unintentionally spread it to others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sharing a toothbrush with someone else has been discouraged\nlong before COVID-19 became a widespread problem and will continue to be\ndiscouraged long after we have it under control. It\u2019s just a bad idea for your\noral and overall health! Also, make sure you throw away floss after each use to\navoid the potential of infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Switch Out Your Toothbrush Regularly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In normal conditions, you should start using a new\ntoothbrush about every three to four months. Not only can your old toothbrush\u2019s\nbristles become inefficient by that time, but your toothbrush can also hold\nonto bacteria and allow viruses to enter or reenter your system. Even if you\njust have the flu and not COVID-19, it is usually a good idea to toss out your\nold toothbrush after you recover to avoid reinfection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you follow these tips, as well as the instructions from\nthe CDC, you\u2019ll be better protected from COVID-19 and do your part to prevent\nits spread to vulnerable populations. Hopefully, we can get it under control\nsoon, but until then, stay safe and healthy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the strong recommendations of New York State and\nThe American Dental Association, Beach Dental is temporarily closed for any non-essential\nprocedures. Dr. Alexis Gersten and Dr. Jason Parli are still available for\ndental emergencies only for the foreseeable future.&nbsp; If you have questions about our office hours\nor need an emergency appointment, you can contact us by calling 516-994-6863 or\nclicking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hamptonsbeachdental.com\/contact.html\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over the past several weeks, we\u2019ve heard a lot about the Coronavirus or COVID-19. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, this virus is transferred via droplets from person to person; then they touch their eyes, nose, or mouth, bringing the infection into the body. 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