How to Keep Your Mouth Healthy When You Are Sick The Importance of Oral Care
Flu season is right around the corner, which means people will inevitably get sick. Whether you come down with the sniffles or a fever, one thing is for sure: Taking care of your body should be your No. 1 priority to help you stay healthy. While rest and hydration help, it’s also important to take care of your mouth. An American Dental Association dentist, Dr. Gene Romo, states that “it’s important to take care of your dental health all year, but especially when you’re sick.” Brush With Care The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the flu virus can live on moist surfaces, including toothbrushes, for 72 hours. After you’ve been sick, you need to be especially mindful. It can be in your best interest to throw Don’t Miss Kids’ Day Have you heard about Kids’ Day? Once a month, Briarfield Dental Care throws a special celebration focused exclusively on our youngest patients. The office is transformed with fun decorations, and there are lots of prizes for kids who come in to join the fun. Plus, we have special spin brushes and offers on sealants and mouthguards only available during Kids’ Day.
your toothbrush away, but if you decide to keep it, you can clean the toothbrush by soaking it in antibacterial mouthwash for a few minutes before future use.
Stop the Cough A sore throat and coughing are some of the more prevalent symptoms of the common cold or flu. Cough drops are used to soothe the throat and
help reduce coughing, and while they do work, many cough drops contain sugar. “It is like sucking on candy,” Dr. Romo says. To avoid this, check the label before you purchase them. Make sure to avoid any ingredients like corn syrup and fructose. Swish and Spit Nausea and vomiting can be negative side effects of getting sick. Dr. Romo states that “when you vomit, stomach acids are coming in contact with your teeth and coating them.” It’s tempting to brush your teeth right away after you’ve been sick, but doing so could actually rub those acids all over your teeth. Before brushing, rinse your mouth with a diluted mouth rinse (a mixture of water and 1 teaspoon baking soda) to remove any acids that might be lingering in your mouth and wait 30 minutes.
Keep yourself and your mouth as healthy as you can this flu season!
Dr. Stuckey’s Playlist
Rocking Along With Snow Patrol as the Snow Falls
Since we’re making the transition from autumn to winter during these last couple of months of 2020, I can’t think of a better time to recommend the band
when they released it in December 2005. The album includes “Chasing Cars” as well as the song “Shut Your Eyes,” which is one of my favorites.
Snow Patrol. A lot of you have probably heard of them — or at least heard the song that boosted them to international fame: “Chasing Cars.” They’re an indie rock band with a style that to me sounds like a mix between U2 and Coldplay, and they’ve been making music for over 25 years. Snow Patrol got their start in 1994 at the University of Dundee in Dundee, Scotland. They were
“A Hundred Million Suns,” their next album, was also really good and includes another one of my favorite songs by them, “Take Back The City.” It’s difficult for me to describe their style beyond my original comparison to U2 and Coldplay. But, if pressed, I would say that their style is upbeat but subdued.
Most people would probably classify them as indie rock, alt rock, or maybe even Britpop, because of their origins in the U.K. Their songs lean heavily on the sounds of acoustic and electric guitar, and when paired with lead singer Gary Lightbody’s distinct vocals, they make for an instantly recognizable, unique sound. If you’ve never listened to their music beyond “Chasing Cars,” I highly recommend the rest of their discography.
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originally called Shrug, but over the next few years, and after some band member shifts, they changed their name to Snow Patrol. However, they didn’t see any major success until their 2002 album “Final Straw,” which included the song “Run.” While not one of my favorites of theirs, it’s the song that led them to national fame in the United Kingdom.
“Eyes Open,” my favorite album of theirs, is the one that led them to international recognition
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