As stated previously, our practice has seen three primary issues that have increased dental health issues during the pandemic. These take the form of (1) dental health neglect (sometimes unavoidable due to lockdown (2) dietary changes, including increased sugar and carbohydrate consumption during quarantine and (3) increased bruxism, or tooth grinding.
So what can be done to prevent these issues from wreaking havoc on your oral health?
There’s no denying that COVID presents risks far more serious that periodontal disease or a broken tooth, so at the crux of this advice is that if you are at an increased risk of COVID-exposure, or have been exposed to COVID, following the advice of your healthcare professional and local ordinances and observing recommended quarantine and protective measures must come first!
That being said, if you are healthy and your dentist is observing the recommended precautions for treating patients during the COVID pandemic, these suggestions may help you avoid a dental calamity.