{"id":334,"date":"2020-04-25T16:16:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-25T16:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/blog\/?p=334"},"modified":"2020-05-21T16:16:39","modified_gmt":"2020-05-21T16:16:39","slug":"5-tips-keeping-smile-healthy-quarantine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/blog\/5-tips-keeping-smile-healthy-quarantine\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Keeping Your Smile Healthy During Quarantine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_87016354__1547832639_78135-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"man smiling flossing his teeth\" class=\"wp-image-335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_87016354__1547832639_78135-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_87016354__1547832639_78135-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_87016354__1547832639_78135.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>During the quarantine, you\u2019re doing your best to practice\nsocial distancing and stay home. You\u2019re working from home, ordering your\ngroceries online, and avoiding direct contact with other people as much as\npossible. Now is not the time to take unnecessary risks, which is why many\nbusinesses, stores, and practices are temporarily closed. Although your\nemergency dentist in Winthrop is still available for urgent treatment, you want\nto avoid putting you or their staff at risk of infection. In this blog post,\nyou\u2019ll learn how you can prevent dental emergencies during the quarantine and\nkeep your smile healthy until some normalcy returns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brush Thoroughly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You likely already know that you should brush your teeth\nevery day, but are you doing a good job of it? Do you spend a full two minutes\nbrushing twice daily? Although normally you may rush through this routine as\nquickly as you can, now more than ever, you need to take your time. Two minutes\nallows you to be thorough and clear off plaque from your teeth\u2019s surfaces, preventing\ndecay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Floss Every Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even with two minutes of brushing, not all surfaces can be\ncleaned. The tight spaces between your teeth can harbor plaque and bacteria,\neventually leading to gum disease and cavities. That\u2019s why you need to floss at\nleast once per day. This simple habit goes a long way to helping you avoid a painful\ndental emergency down the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use a Fluoride Mouthwash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a main ingredient in your toothpaste, fluoride is an\nessential mineral that strengthens tooth enamel. In fact, it\u2019s so beneficial\nthat fluoride is added to most public drinking water sources. To give your\nteeth extra protection during the pandemic, you can use a fluoride mouthwash\nonce or twice every day. That way, your enamel will be more able to withstand eroding\nacids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Limit Sugary Foods and Drinks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While you\u2019re at home all day, it can be tempting to snack on\nyummy treats more often. However, sweet foods and drinks only promote the\ngrowth of harmful bacteria in your mouth. Instead of juice, sports drinks, or\nenergy drinks, drink water throughout the day to help rinse your mouth. Instead\nof candy, cookies, or even crackers, try eating an apple or carrots. Your smile,\nand your waistline, will thank you for it later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t Use Teeth as Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your teeth are the strongest material in your body, and they\nare capable of exerting great force to bite and chew food into smaller bits for\ndigestion. However, they weren\u2019t meant to cut plastic packaging or pry\nsomething open. Trying to use your teeth in these ways puts your teeth at risk\nfor cracks, chips, and breakage. Take the time to find the right tool you need so\nthat you can keep your teeth out of harm\u2019s way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you\u2019re unable to see your dentist in Winthrop for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">routine\npreventive care<\/a>, it is imperative that you take extra care of your smile. Following\nthese easy steps can help you steer clear of a dental emergency during this\nturbulent time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Brooks Dental, we are proud to have three highly skilled\ngeneral <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\">dentists<\/a>,\na periodontist, and an orthodontist on staff. Although temporarily closed\nbecause of the pandemic, Brooks Dental is still available for emergency\npatients. We will post updates on our website about our office availability and\nhours as we receive information from local and national authorities. If you\nneed an urgent appointment, you can contact our dentists by clicking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/contact-us.html\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During the quarantine, you\u2019re doing your best to practice social distancing and stay home. You\u2019re working from home, ordering your groceries online, and avoiding direct contact with other people as much as possible. Now is not the time to take unnecessary risks, which is why many businesses, stores, and practices are temporarily closed. 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