Education
A new study titled “Could there be a link between oral hygiene and the severity of SARS-CoV-2 infections?” was published in the latest issue of the British Dental Journal. This new study speculates that there may be a connection between SARS- CoV-2 infection and “bacterial load.”
Good news coming from UConn Health where research has proven that a simple method of rinsing with a diluted version of over-the-counter Povidone-Iodine (PVP-I) oral rinse can inactivate viruses like the coronavirus and prevent transmission in as little as 15 seconds.
It’s no secret that smoking and oral health do not mix, and fortunately cigarette smoking has been on a steady decline for decades. That being said, Electronic Cigarettes have seemingly taken the place of traditional smoking and have become the new norm.
A frequent question that patients ask our team of dentists is, “Which should I do first, brush or floss?”. Regularly brushing and flossing are the basics when it comes to dental care, but does it matter which comes first? It depends who you ask.
A frequent question that patients ask our team of dentists is, “Which should I do first, brush or floss?”. Regularly brushing and flossing are the basics when it comes to dental care, but does it matter which comes first? It depends who you ask.
