A Covid-ian -Smile!

Dr. Vishaj maru B.D.S (Mumbai), pursuing masters in Periodontics and Oral Implantology. A passionate reader and a keen writer in dentistry, using words as a lens to focus on one’s mind

Almost more than 2months to this lockdown, we already know the history of its origin and spread of the novel coronavirus. Most of us are very well aware of the precautions to be taken during and post lockdown.

In a cycle of following these protocols do we realise at times we smell bad breathe from our own mouth while wearing mouth mask. And we realise something is not correct!

But do we all know how do we take care of our teeth and maintain oral health and hygiene at home?

As most of them have been to the dentist atleast once in their lifetime and exactly know how the dental procedures are carried out. Most dental procedures require close contact with the patient’s oral cavity, saliva, blood and respiratory tract secretions. Also in this current pandemic, dentists, auxiliaries as well as patients undergoing dental procedure are at high risk of cross-infection. Even during this outbreak, it’s important to maintain good oral hygiene habits.

So it was told that the dental clinics would remain closed in the containment zones.