{"id":6,"date":"2020-03-18T17:41:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-18T17:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.realdentalgp.com\/blog\/?p=6"},"modified":"2020-04-16T17:50:46","modified_gmt":"2020-04-16T17:50:46","slug":"family-dentist-lancaster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.realdentalgp.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/18\/family-dentist-lancaster\/","title":{"rendered":"Clean Everything During COVID-19 (Including Your Mouth)"},"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.realdentalgp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_107483982__1587058981_65845-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"WOman pouring blue mouthwash into cup\" class=\"wp-image-7\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.realdentalgp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_107483982__1587058981_65845-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.realdentalgp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_107483982__1587058981_65845-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.realdentalgp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_107483982__1587058981_65845.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The outbreak of COVID-19 has probably forced you to\nreevaluate your cleaning practices. You may have become a lot better about\nwashing your hands as well as cleaning your tables, chairs, desks, and any\nother surfaces that are highly touched. While you\u2019re stepping up your cleaning\nroutine in every aspect of your life during this uncertain time, your family\ndentist in Lancaster wants you to know that your mouth is no different! Keep\nreading to learn why it\u2019s important to maintain good dental hygiene and how the\nright mouthwash can help from your family dentist in Lancaster. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Importance of Oral Health, Especially Now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While there have been very limited studies conducted on the\nrelationship between your oral health and Coronavirus, good dental hygiene does\nreduce the number of bacteria in your mouth. COVID-19 is spread through\nrespiratory particles that result from coughing and sneezing. They can be\ninhaled and spread from person to person through touch. That\u2019s why many\nhouseholds have boosted their cleaning routines, and it\u2019s important to treat\nyour mouth with the same care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Mouthwash Can Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A great brushing and flossing routine are the best first\nsteps toward good at-home oral health. Be sure to brush twice a day, angling\nyour brush at 45-degrees for the most thorough results. You should also floss\nonce to remove pesky food debris and bacteria that get caught in your smile. However,\nyou can add a nonalcoholic mouthwash for an extra layer of clean. Alcohol dries\nout the mouth, which promotes the growth of bacteria, so be sure to check the\ningredients of the product. Mouthwash can clean areas of the mouth that can\u2019t\nbe reached by brushing and flossing, and the best part is that you spit\nbacteria out afterward! You won\u2019t have to swallow potentially harmful germs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Dentist is Here if You Need Them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While your dentist in Lancaster, TX has closed their doors\nto help prevent the spread of COVID-19, they can still help in the case of a\ndental emergency. Dental offices are one of the safest places you could go\nduring this time because they are already incredibly sanitized, and they have\nalso boosted their efforts for maximum protection. Plus, if you\u2019re in pain, you\ncan go somewhere with much less foot traffic than the ER\u2014an area that could\nhave numerous potential cases of the coronavirus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember this important information during this uncertain\ntime and be sure to call your dentist if you have any questions or\nconcerns\u2014they are here for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Real Dental, we have an experienced team of specialists\nwho allow us to treat a variety of dental emergencies during your time of need.\nIt\u2019s easy to let this situation affect your oral and overall health, which is\nwhy we wanted to share some tips on how to maintain dental hygiene. If you have\nany questions, don\u2019t hesitate to contact us through our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realdentalgp.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at\n(817) 406-7239. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The outbreak of COVID-19 has probably forced you to reevaluate your cleaning practices. You may have become a lot better about washing your hands as well as cleaning your tables, chairs, desks, and any other surfaces that are highly touched. 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