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Care during Corona Spread

Corona! by hearing this term, everyone will be frightened…upset…automatically his/her immunity will go down. Is it yes? Of course! COVID 19, Coronavirus is a group of related RNA viruses that cause disease in mammals and birds. In humans, this virus leads to RTI (Respiratory Tract Infection). Infection ranges from mild to fatal. COVID patients are increasing day by day so that getting panic does no benefit, instead, precaution helps!

Carelessness during COVID time matters. These are a few steps to be taken during this crucial time to prevent this type of infection until vaccination is discovered and make it practically applicable.

Preventive measures for Covid-19

Remember:

  1. Wash your hand with soap and water for at least 20 seconds (This period of time is important for the virus to destroy).
  2. Use of Alcohol-based sanitizer. While you come out of your house, like public places, when difficult in use of handwashing with soap, use an alcohol-based sanitizer (minimum 60% alcohol). But beware to wash your hands with soap before eating food. Don’t use a hand sanitizer nearby a stove, as it can inflame.
  3. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth without proper cleaning of hands as it can cause entry of Covid-19 virus to the body and thereby infection.
  4. Avoid junk foods. Eat healthy foods that provide adequate nutrition. Take vitamins more especially C and D during this COVID time to boost your immunity. Our body’s immune system is more important to fight against infection.
  5. Use of face masks. Proper use of face masks will prevent infection. Use it and don’t throw it to public places as it is already contaminated. Masks once it is used on your face, don’t use it next time to the opposite side, as the contaminated surface meets your face. Always remove your masks with an elastic cord.
  6. N-95 mask- best mask for more protection.
  7. Stay at home unless it is absolutely necessary.
  8. Give more importance to personal hygiene.
  9. Avoid drinking cool drinks. Drink hot water occasionally.
  10. Keep social distancing.
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“Prevention is better than Cure”     

Here at Jerush Dental & Facial Corrective Center, a leading Dental Hospital at Thuckalay, we maintain all new set-up and procedures as per the Government norms for a Complete Covid-Free environment for the safety of our patients and the staff. ‘Jerush’ Dental Clinic is located at a place easily accessible since it is very nearer to Colechal (colachel), Karungal, Eraniel, Monday market, Azhagiamandapam, Mulagumoodu, Marthandam, Palliyadi, Villikuri, Manali, Kumarakoil, Parvathipuram, Chunkankadai, Mandaicaud, Kulasekharam, etc. places.


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Author: Dr. Aiswarya BDS (Reg. No. 20083), A skilled dentist who had passed out with flying colours in her professional studies, serving more than five years at Jerush Dental & Facial Corrective centre. Other blogs: Dark Chocolate, Oral Health Advice

Smoking & Oral health – Dental Clinic near Azhagiamandapam, Thiruvithamcode

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An Article by the Dental clinic near Azhagiamandapam and Thiruvithancode – jerush Dental & Facial Corrective center.
Smoking is considered a major risk factor for lung cancer, heart disease, respiratory disease, and poor oral health. 

Effect of smoking in the oral cavity:

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  1. Black or brown stained teeth
  2. White patches inside the mouth (Increased risk of leukoplakia)
  3. Early tooth loss
  4. Gum disease, a leading cause of tooth loss
  5. Severe bone loss within the jaw
  6. Bad breath
  7. Failure of dental implant
  8. More calculus formation
  9. Poor healing after tooth extraction
  10. Loss of taste and smell
  11. Inflammation at the salivary gland openings on the roof of the mouth
  12. Oral cancer

How to quit smoking

  1. Remove cigarette packets or beedi from the home/office
  2. Avoid places where smoking products are available
  3. Encourage other smokers around you to quit the smoking habit
  4. Avoid alcohol
  5. Psychological counseling
  6. Eat nuts, fruits, drink water, take a walk, do exercise when you have a craving to smoking
  7. Nicotine replacement therapy) (Gums, patches, inhalers, spray, lozenges)
  8. Dental Treatment

Why quit smokeless tobacco products too?

Smokeless tobacco products contain a strong chemical that can increase the risk of oral diseases including oral cancer at the throat and esophagus. Chewable tobacco products contain a higher nicotine level than cigarettes that make one addicted to them. Off these snuff has the highest level of nicotine.

The smokeless tobacco products can cause your gums to recede and thereby tooth roots will get exposed and decayed gradually.  The teeth will become sensitive to food temperature that will make your eating uncomfortable.

Jerush dental and facial corrective center is one of the leading dental hospitals in Thuckalay, South India, Tamilnadu, Kanyakumari District. Azhagiyamandapam and Thiruvithamcode are the nearest towns to Thuckalay.


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Author: Dr. M. Jovitta, Pediatric /Preventive Dental Health Expert,
Jerush Dental & Facial Corrective Centre

Click to read Dr. Jovitta’s other blogs: “Why flossing is important” “Brushing Techniques” “Bad breath or Halitosis” “Smoking and Oral Health”