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1. ORAL HEALTH
AND COVID-19
OUTBREAK
By Dr. Rajat Sachdeva
No one is you and that is your Power

2. PrioritizeYour Oral Health
• With dental offices being shut down,
developing a painful cavity or gums
would be no less than a scary nightmare.
• Therefore, do not neglect your oral
hygiene.

3. Why Oral Health Is Important?
• Pathogenic bacteria gain access into body’s
circulatory system via oral cavity.
• Weaken the immune system, increasing
susceptibility to infections.
• Proper oral healthcare immediately gives the
required boost to immune system and improves
health.

4. The Culprit Behind Dental Diseases
Dental Plaque
• sticky, colorless or pale-yellow film on teeth
• mostly comprising of acid-producing
bacteria
• attacking tooth enamel
• causing dental caries and periodontal
diseases

5. Dental Calculus
• hard, yellow-brown substance
• formed due to mineralization of plaque
• tightly adhered to interdental and
subgingival areas
• resulting in periodontal diseases
Dental plaque begins forming on teeth 4 -12
hours after brushing, therefore, must be
removed regularly.

6. Hush, Brush, No Rush!
Brush twice daily.
For at least 2 minutes.
Thoroughly, not aggressively.
Use a small-to-medium sized brush head.
Having soft-to-medium, multi-tufted,
round-ended nylon bristles.

7. Electric toothbrush
• Offers the highest efficacy of oral
hygiene.
• Suitable for patients suffering with
arthritis or any other condition
that limits hand motion.

8. American Dental Association (ADA)
Recommendations
Replace toothbrush every three
to four months or whenever the
bristles are frayed.
Use a fluoridated toothpaste,
only in a pea-sized amount.

9. TheTechnique Matters!
Follow “Modified BassTechnique” to achieve maximum effectiveness.
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10. Floss And Become A Boss!
• Interdental brush and floss help
to dislodge plaque from
interdental spaces and
subgingival depths.
Note : Never use any other means
to dislodge food particles locked in
between your teeth.

11. FlossThe Right Way!
Note :When flossing, stick to a regular pattern. Start at the top and work from left to right, then move
to the bottom and again work from the left to right.This way you're less likely to miss any teeth.
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12. Swish And Rinse!
• Mouthwashes flush away loosened food debris.
• Use warm saline water or a non-alcohol based
mouthwash, twice daily.
• Are lethal to most of the odor-causing bacteria.
• Fluoride mouthwash helps prevent dental caries.
• Chlorhexidine mouthwash reduces plaque
formation on teeth.

13. Don’t Miss Out OnYourTongue!
• Tongue should be cleaned at least once
daily.
• With a tongue scraper or a toothbrush.
• To combat oral bacteria that cause halitosis.
Note : Refrain from using stainless steel tongue
cleaners as they can damage taste buds.

14. Care ForYourToothbrush!
Keep toothbrush in an open area to allow it to dry.
Store toothbrushes at least 5-6 feet away from toilet.
Rinse toothbrush with lukewarm water before use.
Note : Replace your toothbrush with a new one if you are
recovering from any illness especially COVID-19 infection.

15. Messy Dental Appliances –
The Roadblocks!
• Removable dentures and orthodontic appliances
must always be cleansed after every meal with
cleansing solutions or tablets or tap water.
• If not cleaned regularly, they inhabit bacteria
due to lodgment of food particles underneath
them.

16. Keep Calm!
• Stress can result in dental problems like
xerostomia, bruxism and even chronic recurrent
oral ulcers.
• To avoid stress, indulge in :
A fitness routine
Learn new hobbies
Meditate
Have sufficient sound sleep
Socialize virtually with near and dear ones

17. Quarantine Snacking?
• Avoid processed & refined carbohydrates &
frizzy beverages in-between meals as they
cause higher risk of dental caries.
Consume tooth-friendly foods - fresh fruits,
vegetables, proteins, whole grains, dairy
products.
Stay hydrated!

18. Resist And Quit Unhealthy Habits!
• Avoid smoking tobacco and drinking alcohol
for overcoming stress.
• Tobacco smoking and drinking alcohol
accelerate the risks of developing periodontal
diseases and oral cancers.

19. ToothachesTaking AToll OnYou?
Keep your head elevated with help of pillows
Use an ice pack compression
Salt water rinses
Home remedies - apply clove oil, cool peppermint
tea bags, garlic paste, vanilla extract at the affected
site - for numbing pain.
Note :You must consult the dentist for effective pain relief.

20. Worried About Bleeding Gums?
• Bleeding gums are very common.
• Persistent symptoms are a sign of gingivitis
and/or periodontitis.
To prevent that from happening, you must
visit the dentist.

21. Been GrindingYourTeeth Lately?
• Bruxism or night grinding is detrimental
forTemporomandibular Joint (TMJ).
• Cause attrition of teeth & periodontal
diseases.
• It is necessary to break and effectively
treat this habit as and when it is first
recognized.

22. Don’t Shy Away From A Dentist!
Seek adequate dental treatments, if you have :
• Chronic bleeding or Inflamed gums
• Persistent toothaches
• Recurrent mouth ulcers
• Bruxism
• Or any other dental emergencies

23. RememberThe Goal!
• Maintaining a good oral health – Maintaining
optimal immune system.
• Take care of your pearly whites, especially during
COVID-19 times when immunity boosting is
hyped.
• Follow proper oral hygiene measures to keep the
tooth cavities & gum diseases at bay!