{"id":87,"date":"2020-06-24T22:53:34","date_gmt":"2020-06-24T22:53:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/?p=87"},"modified":"2020-06-24T22:53:35","modified_gmt":"2020-06-24T22:53:35","slug":"dentist-in-stephens-city-talks-rinsing-and-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/24\/dentist-in-stephens-city-talks-rinsing-and-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Mouthwash and COVID-19: Why Your Dentist Is Asking You to Rinse"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Dentist_in_Stephens_City_pouring_mouthwash__.jpg\" alt=\"Dentist in Stephens City pouring mouthwash\" class=\"wp-image-89\" width=\"317\" height=\"211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Dentist_in_Stephens_City_pouring_mouthwash__.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Dentist_in_Stephens_City_pouring_mouthwash__-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Dentist_in_Stephens_City_pouring_mouthwash__-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 317px) 100vw, 317px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As dental\noffices reopen, there is one important thing on everyone\u2019s mind: COVID-19.\nWhile your dentist has always practiced proper infection control, those\nmeasures are heightened in light of the recent pandemic. While some of these guidelines\nare routine at this point (like wearing a mask to your appointment), there are\nalso new protocols that are being put in place before your visit even begins\n(like rinsing beforehand). If you have found yourself wondering how mouthwash\ncan help flatten the curve, then your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/about-us.html\">dentist in Stephens City<\/a>\nis here to share the answer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is the Science Behind Mouthwash and COVID-19?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although we\nhave been dealing with the ramifications of COVID-19 for the better part of a\nyear, this virus is still relatively new. Therefore, researchers are still\nconducting thorough investigations on which infection control procedures are\nmost effective. Until more information becomes available, it is important to\nuse the resources we do have to limit the transmission of COVID-19. While\nmouthwash hasn\u2019t been tested against any strains of the coronavirus at this\ntime, decades of research have proved its effectiveness in killing 99.9% of the\ngerms that cause bad breath, plaque, and gingivitis. Eliminating these harmful\nmicroorganisms can help foster a germ-free environment that is so important\nduring a pandemic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rinsing Before Your Appointment Is Recommended by the CDC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For your\ndentist to practice effective infection control, they must follow guidelines\nset forth by their governing agencies, like the CDC and OHSA. In light of the\ncurrent pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the\nOccupational Health and Safety Administration have recommended that additional\nmeasures be implemented to protect the safety of both the staff and the\npatients while at the dental office. Therefore, rinsing with mouthwash before\nyour appointment is just one of the many layers of protection your dentist is\nimplementing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which Mouthwash Should You Use?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A simple\ntrip to the store to grab some mouthwash can quickly become overwhelming when\nyou find over 20 kinds to choose from. To help narrow your search, opt for an\nantimicrobial mouthwash. While the over-the-counter alternatives can be\neffective, the antimicrobial solution can help get rid of harmful bacteria in\nyour mouth. If you are unsure how to find one, your dentist can recommend one\nthey prefer or offer you some of theirs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the fight\nagainst COVID-19, we all must do our part in limiting the spread. With a quick\n30 to 60 second rinse, you can help protect yourself and create a germ-free\nenvironment at your dental office! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At his\npractice, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. Thomas A. Gromling<\/a> uses his nearly four decades of experience\nto provide the people of Stephens City with world-class dentistry. He is\ncurrently a member of multiple prestigious dental organizations (like the\nAmerican Dental Association) and is also on the review panel with the FBI to assist\nwith missing and unidentified cases! If you would like information on how Dr.\nGromling is using his extensive experience to care for patients during\nCOVID-19, don\u2019t hesitate to reach him through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or give him a call at <strong>540-869-4377<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As dental offices reopen, there is one important thing on everyone\u2019s mind: COVID-19. While your dentist has always practiced proper infection control, those measures are heightened in light of the recent pandemic. 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