{"id":40,"date":"2020-10-05T15:38:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-05T15:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bradweissdds.com\/blog\/?p=40"},"modified":"2020-11-05T15:39:06","modified_gmt":"2020-11-05T15:39:06","slug":"dentist-skokie-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bradweissdds.com\/blog\/dentist-skokie-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do Face Masks Affect Your Oral Health?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bradweissdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mask__1604536038_84558.jpg\" alt=\"Woman wearing mask\" class=\"wp-image-41\" width=\"348\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bradweissdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mask__1604536038_84558.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.bradweissdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mask__1604536038_84558-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bradweissdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mask__1604536038_84558-768x354.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 348px) 100vw, 348px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As an effort to protect yourself and others during the\nCOVID-19 pandemic, you have been taking numerous precautions. This has included\nstaying at home more often, frequently washing your hands, and never leaving\nthe house without a protective face covering. These are all very effective\nsteps that everyone should be taking during this time, but it is also important\nto consider how your face mask is affecting your oral health. Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bradweissdds.com\/contact.html\">dentist in Skokie<\/a>\ndiscusses the impact of face coverings on your smile and what you can do to\nkeep your teeth healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do Face Masks Impact Oral Health?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many dentists claim that more and more patients are\nexperiencing additional oral health problems as a result of their face\ncoverings. This is because using masks have increased the dryness in our mouths\nwhich has allowed for a variety of issues to emerge. Here are some of the most\nprominent:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Tooth decay:<\/strong> Along with dry mouth comes\ntooth decay. This is because there isn\u2019t enough saliva to flush away food\nparticles that bacteria thrive on. The bacteria will breed, and patients\neventually experience additional cavities.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Gum Inflammation:<\/strong> This is the body\u2019s\nimmune system\u2019s natural response to the attack of bacteria and viruses. It\nlikely means that there is an abundance of bacteria attacking the gums due to\nthe lack of antimicrobial components of saliva.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Halitosis: <\/strong>Halitosis, also known as bad\nbreath, happens as a result of bacteria in the mouth. Prolonged dryness makes\nthis worse. You may notice that this occurs when you have been wearing your\nface mask for a long period of time.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Periodontal Disease:<\/strong> When you have dry\nmouth, you are more likely to develop gum disease. Over time, bacteria slowly\ndamage the gums and bone structure in the mouth. This can lead to loose teeth\nand tooth loss entirely.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can You Prevent the Negative Oral Effects of Face Masks?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to prevent dry mouth and other oral health problems\nrelated to face masks, do the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Drink water frequently throughout the day to\nstay hydrated<\/li><li>Breath through your nose instead of your mouth<\/li><li>Brush twice and floss daily<\/li><li>See your dentist for regular checkups and dental\ncleanings in Skokie<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s great that you\u2019re wearing a mask to fight against the spread\nof COVID-19, but you shouldn\u2019t forget about your oral health. By taking the\nsteps listed above, you can maintain a healthy smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Weiss Dental Arts, you have not just one, but two highly\nskilled dentists providing quality care to their patients in Skokie, IL. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bradweissdds.com\/meet-dr-brad-weiss.html\">Dr. Brad Weiss<\/a>\nearned his dental degree from Indiana University\u2019s School of Dentistry in\nIndianapolis and continued his education at the L.D. Pankey Institute in\nFlorida. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bradweissdds.com\/meet-dr-ali-fulreader.html\">Dr.\nAli Fulreader<\/a> earned her dental doctorate from the University of Maryland\nand is a member of numerous professional organizations including the American\nDental Association. For more information on maintaining good oral health or to\nschedule an appointment, visit their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bradweissdds.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call (847)\n864-0188.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As an effort to protect yourself and others during the COVID-19 pandemic, you have been taking numerous precautions. This has included staying at home more often, frequently washing your hands, and never leaving the house without a protective face covering. 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