In light of an outbreak crisis novel coronavirus (Covid-19) Globally, many countries have resorted to requiring their citizens to wear protective masks or face coverings in public places, public transport and in shopping centers, and international airlines have also decided to oblige their passengers to follow the same preventive measure to control the spread of the deadly infection.– But a dentist recently warned of the possible negative effects of Face covers On the hygiene and health of the mouth and teeth.–
The British “Mirror” newspaper quoted the American dentist, Jeffrey Solitser, as saying that “covering your mouth and nose for long periods affects your breathing and forces you to breathe more through your mouth.” And he continued, explaining that this affects the moisture in the mouth, and can cause it to dry out, which in turn may lead to an increase in susceptibility to gum disease, tooth decay and suffering from bad breath.
The dentist pointed out at the same time that there are many steps that can be followed to maintain oral health while wearing A protective maskIt is advised that when wearing the muzzle for long periods, the individual should improve the routine of caring for the health and hygiene of the mouth and teeth, pointing to the need to pay attention to moisturizing the mouth during this period and try to use sugar-free emulsions or gum to enhance the flow of saliva.–
And according to the British newspaper report that wearing a mask can also cause skin problems such as facial pimples, rashes and itching.
Girish Mohan, a dermatologist at a specialized medical center in the United States of America, explained that masks are a great way to protect ourselves and others from the risk of infection with “Corona”, but it can affect the health of the skin, as it is every time during inhalation and exhalation. Moisture builds up and the mask locks in on the skin of the face.
To keep the skin healthy, a doctor recommends using a fragrance-free cleanser followed by a fragrance-free moisturizer as well; Women are also advised to avoid using cosmetics on the areas covered by the protective mask, as this can be an additional factor in skin irritation.
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