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As we enter month seven of the COVID-19 pandemic, wearing a facemask while going out has become a staple of everyday life. While wearing a mask plays an essential role in stopping the spread of the coronavirus, many of us are tired of smelling our own breath. What\u2019s more, now that dentists are opening their doors again, they\u2019re discovering an increase of oral health problems caused by what they call \u201cmask mouth.\u201d Read on as your Massapequa Park dentist<\/a> explains everything you need to know about keeping you and your smile healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Is Mask Mouth & What Does It Cause?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As dentists begin to gradually see more of their patients after weeks in quarantine, they\u2019re reporting a trend in new dental problems. In fact, recent interviews with dental professionals indicate that up to 50% of their patients are exhibiting an unexpected decline in oral health. Since many believe that these problems are the result of wearing masks for very long periods of time, it\u2019s been named \u201cmask mouth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wearing a mask will not make it harder for you to breathe. However, it can increase the dryness of your mouth, which leads to an increased risk of conditions like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n