{"id":3639,"date":"2020-05-05T17:28:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-05T17:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=3639"},"modified":"2025-10-08T14:39:43","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T22:39:43","slug":"dental-hygiene-during-coronavirus-how-to-avoid-the-dentists-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/dental-hygiene-during-coronavirus-how-to-avoid-the-dentists-office","title":{"rendered":"Dental Hygiene During Coronavirus: How to Avoid the Dentist\u2019s Office"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/dental-hygiene-during-coronavirus-how-to-avoid-the-dentists-office\/#How_To_Maintain_Healthy_Teeth_During_The_Lockdown\" >How To Maintain Healthy Teeth During The Lockdown<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/dental-hygiene-during-coronavirus-how-to-avoid-the-dentists-office\/#What_to_Do_If_There_Is_A_Dental_Emergency\" >What to Do If There Is A Dental Emergency<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/dental-hygiene-during-coronavirus-how-to-avoid-the-dentists-office\/#Non-Urgent_Dental_Treatment\" >Non-Urgent Dental Treatment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Get tips and best practices for taking care of your teeth and avoiding unnecessary trips to the dentist! \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ongoing global pandemic situation has placed everyone on high alert: anxiety is running high, people are experiencing a strange combination of stress and boredom day in and day out, and there\u2019s a whole new set of things to think about because of the lockdown\u2014nothing seems simple anymore. Now imagine adding dental issues to the mix\u2014how to get dental care is a tough question to address during these hard times.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To avoid having a dental episode, maintaining your dental and oral hygiene is vital. With good oral health, you won\u2019t need to visit the dentist, and you can generally stay safe indoors. Below are some of the ways you can avoid the dentist\u2019s office during this pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/06\/Blog_Display_Ads_MD1_2023.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/06\/Blog_Display_Ads_MD1_2023.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/06\/Blog_Display_Ads_MD1_2023.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Maintain_Healthy_Teeth_During_The_Lockdown\"><\/span>How To Maintain Healthy Teeth During The Lockdown<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Until the lockdown is over, it\u2019s important to keep your dental health top of mind, whether that\u2019s with the help of special dental treatments&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/theteethblog.com\/best-teeth-aligners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">like teeth aligners or mouth rinse<\/a>. You must try to maintain your dental health by:<br><br>You must try to maintain your dental health by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Brushing: It&#8217;s advised that you brush twice daily with a soft bristle brush to avoid hurting your gums and causing further problems. Make sure you clean all parts of your teeth for about 2\u20133 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toothpaste: Make sure your toothpaste contains fluoride, as this ingredient helps significantly prevent tooth decay.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flossing: Don&#8217;t forget to floss, of course, in slow and gentle motions to avoid gum injuries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reducing sugar: avoid excessive sugar intake, especially at a time when dental visits are not possible.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limit acidic food and drinks: you also have to limit your intake of acidic beverages like soda, energy drinks, and food to avoid the acid build-up that weakens tooth materials, thereby causing holes in your tooth cavities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mouthwash: get yourself a good mouthwash to help reduce acid in the mouth, clean areas brushes cannot reach properly, and also help strengthen your teeth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_c67eee.png\" alt=\"Osmosis illustration of dental health tips.\" class=\"wp-image-3642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_c67eee.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_c67eee.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_If_There_Is_A_Dental_Emergency\"><\/span>What to Do If There Is A Dental Emergency<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even when practicing good dental hygiene, there is no telling whether you might have a dental urgency in the course of the lockdown period because nothing is guaranteed. The first thing to do is to identify what is considered a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yourdentistryguide.com\/emergency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dental emergency<\/a>&nbsp;at this time, and they include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tooth fracture that results in pain or that causes soft tissue trauma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Third-molar pains<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Severe dental pains from inflammations in the pulp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A localized bacterial infection which results in pain and swelling in the infected area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dental trauma with displacement or avulsion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A dental treatment required before having a critical medical procedure done<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surgical post-operative osteitis or a dry-socket dressing change&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Examination of abnormal tissues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cases of final crown or bridge cementation, lost temporary restoration or broken restoration or temporary restoration, causing gum-related irritations.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_e0d940.png\" alt=\"Osmosis illustration of a person with toothache.\" class=\"wp-image-3643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_e0d940.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_e0d940.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If what you are experiencing falls within any of the emergency dental cases mentioned above, it\u2019s appropriate that you contact your dentist first for a brief study and examination over the phone if they\u2019re available. As with doctor\u2019s appointments, it\u2019s not advisable to go flying to the dentist\u2019s office without first ascertaining if there is truly a need for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your dentist can analyze and weigh the situation to decide what needs to be done. If the urgency can be sorted out without the need to be at the dentist\u2019s office, they may recommend the following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Medical prescriptions can be written or refilled and sent to the patient\u2019s email&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online appointments can be requested and scheduled if possible, as many medical facilities now use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hhs.gov\/hipaa\/for-professionals\/special-topics\/emergency-preparedness\/notification-enforcement-discretion-telehealth\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8220;telehealth,&#8221;<\/a>&nbsp;which involves online chats, video conferencing, and so on.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Routine appointments can be rescheduled to a less risky time and date. &nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For urgent cases that can\u2019t be sorted that way, it is best to consult with the dentist to know the final decisions and the next step to take. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tooth decay and Cavities - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, pathology\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Q3vRNwbTjg8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Non-Urgent_Dental_Treatment\"><\/span>Non-Urgent Dental Treatment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just as there are urgent cases, there are also non-urgent cases, which include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Routine dental cleaning and preventive therapies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First or initial oral examinations or periodic examinations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aesthetic dental procedures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restorative dental procedures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Orthodontic procedures that do not involve acute issues of pain, infection, and the likes that are immediately harmful to the individual&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The extraction of asymptomatic teeth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Routine check-ups&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For any non-urgent dental treatment, it is advised that patients simply speak with their dentists to reschedule, as these cases are often simple and can be easily managed from home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone&#8217;s top health priority is to stay safe and protected from COVID-19. However, while staying protected, you should not forget to maintain general hygiene, most especially dental health, to ensure you have a dental-emergency-hitch-free stay during the lockdown. Furthermore, since there are movement restrictions, people are advised to stay healthy orally by taking the necessary steps to avoid taking any unnecessary trips to the doctor\u2019s office that can expose them to the virus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/plans\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Blog_Display_Ads_GENERAL2_2023-1.png?w=700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Blog_Display_Ads_GENERAL2_2023-1.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Blog_Display_Ads_GENERAL2_2023-1.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/covid-19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><strong><em>Try Osmosis today! 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