{"id":134,"date":"2020-05-12T01:05:11","date_gmt":"2020-05-12T01:05:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brotmandental.com\/blog\/?p=134"},"modified":"2020-09-12T01:05:18","modified_gmt":"2020-09-12T01:05:18","slug":"oral-hygiene-jacksonville-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brotmandental.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/12\/oral-hygiene-jacksonville-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep Your Mouth Healthy Until Your Dentist Reopens"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Most dental offices are open for emergency treatment when necessary, however regular cleaning and checkups are being postponed until a better time. If you\u2019re someone who is always on top of your regular visits for you and your family, you may have some concerns over not knowing when you will be able to reschedule your appointment. Here\u2019s why your dental office<\/a> has temporarily closed and some tips for maintaining good oral hygiene in Jacksonville until they open again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Are Dentists Closed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, both federal and state leaders are taking action to prevent the spread of the virus. They are doing this through national and state mandates. In order to lower the curve of COVID-19 cases, it\u2019s important to take steps like staying home, practicing social distancing, and postponing all non-urgent appointments until a later time when the conditions are safer.  For the sake of our healthcare workers and first responders, reducing the spread of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is crucial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can I Maintain a Healthy Smile Until My Dentist Reopens?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since regular dental visits aren\u2019t an option at the moment, it\u2019s important to be extra diligent about your oral hygiene so you don\u2019t suffer from future consequences or encounter a dental emergency. Here are some tips to maintain your smile:<\/p>\n\n\n\n