Wearing a mask protects us and others during this pandemic period. However, our dentists report the latest side effect – a new oral hygiene problem that leads to dental diseases such as tooth decay, gum inflammation, and bad breath.
In our dental clinics, more and more patients are presenting with a new series of disorders, already defined as "mask mouth": inflammations and/or cavities in people who have never had them before.
These disorders, if left untreated, can become harmful to the mouth and overall health. Gum diseases, in extreme cases, can also lead to stroke and an increased risk of heart attack.
Wearing a mask increases dry mouth, which consequently leads to an increase in the buildup of bad bacteria.
People wearing masks tend to breathe through their mouths instead of their noses, which causes a decrease in saliva, but it is saliva that fights bacteria and cleans the teeth!
In this period, when the mask is an essential and fundamental accessory for everyone, our advice is to breathe through your nose, drink as much water as possible to keep bacteria away, and brush your teeth at least twice a day.
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