Taking Care of Your Oral Health While on Quarantine

It’s the second week of the Luzon-wide community quarantine issued by the president of the Philippines. Being at home and having nothing much to do except lie down and stare at your phone, it’s easy to take for granted some of the things you’d normally do when you’re required to go out and meet people—including taking care of your oral health.

Below, we listed down some guidelines to help you maintain the overall wellness of your mouth during this trying time.

1. Keep brushing at least 3x a day—This is easier to do now since you have easier access to the things you need to perform the act. As a rule of thumb, you should brush your teeth, at the very least, on these instances: after waking up, after lunch, before going to bed. You may also do more brushing as you see fit (especially after consuming sugary snacks) but be sure to not overdo it.

2. Keep snacking at a minimum—We understand that the temptation is there, especially since there’s nothing much to do. But remember, you’re not just putting your oral health at risk when you consume too much food; you’re also putting your figure and life on the line. Here’s a neat trick we think helps a lot. Next time you feel the urge to grab that cupcake or bag of chips, drink water first. More often than not, our body confuses boredom with hunger. We find that if you drink water when you’re bored, that would offset the desire to snack.

3. Wear your splint, dentures, and/or retainers—For those whose dentists made them wear oral splints, dentures or retainers, please wear them all the time or as advised. This would ensure that your treatment remains as on track as possible. Also, be sure to keep these fixtures clean by brushing them with toothpaste or soaking them in mouthwash for 2 minutes.

4. Schedule a consultation—Just because everyone’s on quarantine, does not mean you can’t schedule that consultation, most dental practitioners now offer online consultation, which can be scheduled in advance. This allows your doctor to check on how you’re doing without having to meet personally. Most dentists even go beyond their primary responsibility and try to check your respiratory health as well. 

For Beduya Dental, this can be done by contacting 0932-927-6311 or by sending a message to @beduyadental on Facebook or Instagram. 

Times are hard and the best thing everyone can do at this point is stay at home, lessen physical contact with others, and wash your hands. We at Beduya Dental believe that if we all work together, we can beat COVID-19. This situation is but temporary and look forward to seeing you in our clinic again soon.