{"id":60,"date":"2018-01-06T20:26:38","date_gmt":"2018-01-06T20:26:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.glastonburysmiles.com\/blog\/?p=60"},"modified":"2026-03-25T16:35:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T16:35:58","slug":"glastonbury-dentist-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.glastonburysmiles.com\/blog\/glastonbury-dentist-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Glastonbury Dentist Offers Advice During the Flu and Cold Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-61\" src=\"https:\/\/www.glastonburysmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AdobeStock_126018794__1517949147_69175-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Couple with colds sneezing together.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.glastonburysmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AdobeStock_126018794__1517949147_69175-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.glastonburysmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AdobeStock_126018794__1517949147_69175-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.glastonburysmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/AdobeStock_126018794__1517949147_69175.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>If you are suffering from a cold or the flu, the last thing you are probably worried about is brushing your teeth. However, even when you are not feeling well it\u2019s important to take care of your oral health in order to protect your teeth from tooth decay, as they are often more susceptible during an illness. Your Glastonbury dentist offers a few helpful tips on how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glastonburysmiles.com\/our-services.html\">protect your oral health<\/a> during cold and flu season.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Consistent Brushing and Flossing<\/h2>\n<p>Continue to brush and floss your teeth consistently even if you\u2019re under the weather. When you are feeling better, remember to replace your toothbrush or brush head on your electric brush so you don\u2019t reinfect yourself.<\/p>\n<h2>Practice Swishing and Spitting<\/h2>\n<p>If you are suffering from a stomach virus that causes you to vomit, it\u2019s a good idea to swish and rinse your mouth with water afterwards to clear your mouth of the acids from your stomach. While you may want to brush your teeth right away, it is better to wait for about thirty minutes in order to avoid spreading the acids around on your teeth.<\/p>\n<h2>Choose Sugar Free<\/h2>\n<p>If you are relying on cough drops to relieve a sore throat, be sure they are of the sugar free variety. Otherwise, it\u2019s like sucking on candy and it can cause the tooth decay and the same damage to your teeth that hard candy would.<\/p>\n<h2>Keep Yourself Hydrated<\/h2>\n<p>Drinking lots of fluids, especially water, will help to keep your body and mouth hydrated. Keeping your body hydrated will help you recover from your illness, while keeping your mouth hydrated will protect against dry mouth, which is uncomfortable and can result in cavities.<\/p>\n<p>Sticking with water when you\u2019re sick is your best bet, or tea if you\u2019d like a warm beverage. Just be sure to avoid sugar or lemon in your tea as sugar will contribute to cavities and lemon is acidic.<\/p>\n<p>If you have questions about your oral health, or need more advice on how to manage it during an illness, contact your dentist in Glastonbury for more information.<\/p>\n<h2>About the Practice<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. John Carroll and Dr. Veronica Yu of Carroll Family Dentistry LLC provide high-quality dental care for patients in Glastonbury, CT. Patients will find outstanding dentistry for the entire family, making it convenient for every member to have their needs met in one place.\u00a0If you would like to contact Dr. Yu or Dr. Carroll, they can be reached online through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glastonburysmiles.com\/contact-us.html\">their website<\/a> or by calling 860-633-2031.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are suffering from a cold or the flu, the last thing you are probably worried about is brushing your teeth. 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