It may seem a bit strange to say that your oral health can actually help you resist COVID-19 and other viruses like the common cold and the flu, but it’s true! Wondering how this is possible, and how to keep your smile healthy and resist COVID-19? Learn more from Waterfront Dental now.
It’s actually pretty simple to understand how avoiding oral health issues like tooth decay and gum disease can help your immune system stay strong. It all comes down to how your immune system responds to threats like viruses and bacteria.
If you have an infected tooth or gum disease, your immune system will need to send a lot of immune cells like antibodies and white blood cells to that area to deal with the problem. Since your body can’t create an unlimited amount of immune cells, this leads to a weaker immune response in other areas of your body.
So, if your gums and teeth are strong and free of infections, your body is more able to respond quickly to other viral and bacterial threats such as COVID-19, which can help you avoid getting sick.
Wondering what the best way is to maintain your oral health and boost your immune system? Here are some helpful suggestions from the team at Waterfront Dental.
If you are overdue for a teeth cleaning and oral exam in Baltimore and you want to make sure your teeth and gums are healthy, don’t wait. Contact us online or call Waterfront Dental at (410) 505-0551 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Merguerian right away. We’re open for all appointments, and have implemented a variety of precautions to keep you safe from COVID-19 at our office, so get started right away.