Face masks could cause serious dental problems like gum disease, warns expert
dailystar.co.ukLiverpool Echo.This can cause the mouth to become dry leading to dental concerns like gum disease.Dr Jeffrey claims that better oral hygiene is the best way to keep tooth problems away during the pandemic. Have you found wearing a face mask unpleasant during the pandemic?
Tell us your thoughts in the comments section... He said: “Covering your mouth and nose for long periods of time impacts your breathing and forces you to breathe more through your mouth.“As a result, this restricts the flow of moisture which can cause dryness in your mouth. “A dry mouth has the increased tendency for cavities, gum disease and bad breath. “If you’re wearing a mask for long periods of time, you should enhance your normal oral hygiene program, hydrate between.
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