{"id":384,"date":"2020-04-04T15:51:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-04T15:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/?p=384"},"modified":"2021-10-14T20:19:42","modified_gmt":"2021-10-14T20:19:42","slug":"dentist-in-long-island-city-shares-helpful-tips-to-maintain-a-healthy-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/04\/dentist-in-long-island-city-shares-helpful-tips-to-maintain-a-healthy-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Maintain a Healthy Smile While Stuck Indoors Due to COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Regular dental checkups and cleanings are not possible\nright now. Why? One word: COVID-19. With dentist\u2019s offices closed throughout\nthe country and seeing only emergency patients, you may begin to wonder what\nyou should do to maintain your smile and prevent possible cavities or gum\ndisease. Whether you\u2019ve already established a normal oral hygiene routine or\nare looking for ways to improve, a dentist in\nLong Island City<\/a> is pleased to offer helpful tips to ensure you receive a positive\nreport when the dental office reopens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Keep Your Toothbrush Clean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re prone to keeping your toothbrush in a drawer or putting\na cover on over it, stop right now. These areas breed harmful bacteria and can\nbe easily transferred into your mouth. Instead, let your brush air dry when you\nare finished using it. Until it\u2019s time to replace it or the brush head (every\n3-4 months), make sure you\u2019re disinfecting the bristles regularly. You can use\nmouthwash, vinegar, or other methods to keep your brush clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t Forget to Use Mouthwash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Brushing and flossing are extremely effective and necessary\nparts to any good oral hygiene routine, but if you don\u2019t use mouthwash, you\u2019re\nforgetting a crucial step. Bacteria and other debris can be easily left behind\non teeth and gums after you\u2019ve brushed and flossed your teeth. Rinsing with 20\nml of mouthwash will flush all this away and keep your smile looking and\nfeeling its best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make Sure Your Toothpaste Contains Fluoride<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Have you looked at your toothpaste lately? Are you sure it\ncontains fluoride? While most brands do, it\u2019s important that you make sure the\none you\u2019re brushing with is working to protect your teeth from decay as well as\nstrengthening your tooth enamel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose Healthy Snacks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Snacking is easy to do while sitting at home all day. While\nit\u2019s best to minimize frequent visits to your refrigerator or cabinets, if you\u2019re\ngoing to snack on something, make sure it is healthy and good for your teeth\nand gums. Leafy greens, raw vegetables, fruit, and dairy are great alternatives\nto chips, candy, cookies, and other sugar and starch-filled products, all of\nwhich can cause tooth decay, gum disease, and cavities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t let your first dental visit result in a negative\nreport. Take the appropriate steps to keep your smile healthy. It will not only\nbenefit you in the long run by avoiding additional dental problems, but your\ndentist will be pleased with the efforts you\u2019ve made to make your oral health a\npriority during this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author <\/strong>
Dr. Ishwinder Saran understands that right now is a challenging time for most individuals; however, no matter the current situation, oral health should remain a priority. When teeth and gums remain healthy, it proves beneficial for the body as a whole. Although he is unable to offer regular checkups and cleanings during this time, he and his team at LIC Dental Associates can provide helpful tips to give you the information and tools you need to improve your smile and avoid any unnecessary restorative treatments when you return to see us. To find out what you can do to maintain healthier teeth and gums, contact us<\/a> at (718) 530-6539.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Regular dental checkups and cleanings are not possible right now. Why? One word: COVID-19. With dentist\u2019s offices closed throughout the country and seeing only emergency patients, you may begin to wonder what you should do to maintain your smile and prevent possible cavities or gum disease. Whether you\u2019ve already established a normal oral hygiene routine […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/384"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=384"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/384\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":386,"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/384\/revisions\/386"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=384"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=384"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=384"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}