JB Dental Blog

Do you perform a mouth rinse twice a day? Unfortunately, many people often forget this step in the oral hygiene routine and only stick to brushing and flossing. While those tasks are critical for removing harmful bacteria from your teeth and gum line, rinsing allows everything left behind to be flushed out of the mouth, leaving you with clean, minty fresh breath. So why is it usually a forgotten step, and why is your dentist requesting that you do it before your next appointment? Read on to learn how rinsing your mouth may help to reduce the risk of harmful pathogens, keeping you and your dentist safe.

For most individuals, social distancing is not normal. Yes, everyone has their “personal space,” but the idea of not sitting next to someone in an office lobby or avoiding handshakes is not the general practice. However, COVID-19 is the reason everyone who owns a business is diligently looking for ways to help clients practice social distancing. But how is this possible in a dental office that requires close contact for effective results? Let your dentist explain.

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, dealing with sudden tooth sensitivity was pretty straightforward: You just called your dentist to schedule a visit and that was that. Now, although dental offices are open for emergency care, everyone is encouraged to only schedule those visits if truly necessary. With that said, you may not know when you should manage your dental pain at home, and when you should see an emergency dentist for treatment. Below, you’ll learn about what may be causing your sensitivity and find out how to handle it when you’re self-isolating at home. 

Having a toothache is not only painful but stressful as well. And even more so if you get one while you’re self-isolating for COVID-19. In this situation, the first thing you should do is call an emergency dentist to schedule the first available appointment. From there, you’ll want to relieve your pain until you can be treated. Since everyone is trying to minimize their trips to the store right now, try using one of the 5 home remedies below (most of which you probably have in your pantry or medicine cabinet.) 

The American Dental Association recommends that all individuals see a licensed dentist every six months for a professional checkup and cleaning. If you have dental insurance, you will most likely find that your preventive care is covered at 80-100% depending on your plan. The reason for this is that your dentist can serve as your ally in the fight against tooth decay, gum disease, oral cancer, and a host of other dental issues. But in order to catch these problems before they progress, you must first commit to keeping your appointments. If going to the dentist isn’t at the top of your priority list, let a local dentist explain why it should be and how your dental professional can help you avoid potential problems in the future.