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Limiting the amount\nof time you spend outside, wearing a mask, and washing your hands on a regular\nbasis are all absolute musts if you want to protect yourself and the people\naround you from COVID-19. But when it comes to disease prevention, you can\u2019t\nforget to care for your smile. Your mouth is a key entry point for many\ndifferent kinds of infections; if you want to keep COVID-19 and other illnesses\nat bay, remember these 5 oral hygiene tips from your dentist in East York.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Make Sure Your Hands are Clean Before You Brush<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve probably already heard that touching your face or\nmouth carries a risk of transmitting the virus. This still holds true even\nwhile you\u2019re holding a toothbrush or dental floss. Don\u2019t forget to wash your\nhands thoroughly before you begin your regular oral hygiene routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Keep Your Toothbrush Free of Germs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At least once a week, you can disinfect your toothbrush by\nboiling it for five minutes or putting it through a dishwasher cycle. You can\nalso try soaking it in a mixture of 10% household bleach and 90% water. And of\ncourse, you should run your toothbrush under hot water immediately after\nbrushing in order to kill any germs that might be left behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Store Your Toothbrush Properly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re done with your brush, keep it in an open\ncontainer such as a cup or a tray; do not place it in a dark drawer or cabinet\nwhere bacteria can breed more easily. Make sure the container itself is periodically\ndisinfected in the dishwasher. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Never Share Toothpaste or Dental Floss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Using someone else\u2019s floss or toothpaste tube isn\u2019t necessarily\na very hygienic habit to begin with, but during the COVID-19 pandemic it could end\nup being a very dangerous mistake. Many people carry the virus for up to five\ndays before they start noticing any kind of symptoms, so handling someone else\u2019s\nsupplies could lead to an infection even if neither of you appears to be sick at\nthe time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. If You Do Get Sick, Throw Out Your Toothbrush<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As a general rule, you should never keep your old toothbrush\nafter you\u2019ve recovered from any kind of viral or bacterial infection. There\ncould still be harmful organisms living on the bristles, and it is generally\nbetter to start fresh with a new brush (especially since you should change\ntoothbrushes every three to four months anyway).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the above habits may not prevent COVID-19 infections entirely, they will go a long way towards protecting your overall health. Keep the rest of your body as safe as possible while you clean your smile!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Limiting the amount of time you spend outside, wearing a mask, and washing your hands on a regular basis are all absolute musts if you want to protect yourself and the people around you from COVID-19. But when it comes to disease prevention, you can\u2019t forget to care for your smile. 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