{"id":113,"date":"2020-03-14T20:36:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-14T20:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pearldentistrydenver.com\/blog\/?p=113"},"modified":"2020-04-21T18:13:59","modified_gmt":"2020-04-21T18:13:59","slug":"dentist-explains-what-you-should-do-to-prevent-a-cough-from-impacting-your-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pearldentistrydenver.com\/blog\/dentist-explains-what-you-should-do-to-prevent-a-cough-from-impacting-your-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prevent Your Oral Health from Declining While You\u2019re Sick"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When you\u2019re sick, the last thing you often think about is your oral health. Getting out of bed can be hard enough. Attempting to brush your teeth, floss, and rinse, especially when dealing with a cough, may leave you thinking it\u2019s not worth the time or effort. Unfortunately, this mindset can lead to a serious decline in the health of your teeth and gums, resulting in unnecessary and costly dental treatments to fix a mouth full of cavities or gums plagued by infection. Since a cough is often one of the most common signs of COVID-19, the common cold, and the flu, the remedies used to treat it remain the same. To prevent your oral health from moving in a downward spiral, a local dentist shares what you can do to keep your smile decay and disease-free even while you\u2019re sick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

COVID-19 and Your Oral Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the common symptoms of COVID-19 is a cough. Combined with fever and shortness of breath, individuals are strongly encouraged to practice self-isolation for a minimum of 14 days. During this time, your cough can keep you awake at night and even lead to a sore throat depending on its harshness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether caused by COVID-19, the common cold or flu, a cough can lead you to resort to various medications for relief. While they may prove beneficial at alleviating the severity of your cough, they can, in turn, wreak havoc on your teeth and gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ways to Protect Your Smile While Treating a Cough<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you head to the drug store, consider the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n