The populations most impacted by COVID-19 face a higher risk of oral diseases and experience disparities in oral health.
COVID-19 has restricted access to dental care due to closures and reduced hours of dental offices, except for emergency and urgent services.
Healthy teeth and gums make eating well and enjoying a good meal easier.
Several issues can affect your mouth’s health, but proper care should keep your teeth and gums strong as you age.
Practice good oral hygiene:
– Brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes using fluoride toothpaste.
– Use dental floss once a day to remove 40% of what brushing didn’t clean.
– Visit the dentist for routine check-ups.
– Take care of your teeth and mouth!
More information and resources:
https://dentistlink.org
https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/teeth-and
-mouth/taking-care-your-teeth-and-mouth
https://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/basics/index.html
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/dental.htm
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/oral-health/
