Should You Be Concerned About Mask Mouth

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Should You Be Concerned About
MASK MOUTH?
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Mask mouth is a new dental concern that more of
our patients are asking about. Bad breath is
hard to ignore when it is trapped inside of your
mask.
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There has also been an uptick in dental problems
in people who never had them before.
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Wearing a mask when you are in public is the
safest thing you can do during the pandemic.
Many businesses and communities are also
requiring people to wear them.
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Masks can help to protect others from respiratory
droplets that could carry the virus.
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Understanding the concerns that mask-wearing
creates gives you the ability to protect your
smile.
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• How Masks Raise Awareness of Oral Health Problems

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Bad breath is often related to tooth and gum
problems such as decay and periodontitis.
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People dont always realize that they have bad
breath until someone points it out. Masks hold
your breath closer to your nose.
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This makes it more likely that youll notice this
potentially embarrassing problem on your own.
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Simple dental treatments can get bad breath under
control. Some people just need a good cleaning to
remove plaque and tartar.
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Others may need more intensive gum disease
treatments. Figuring out why you have bad breath
helps to make wearing a mask more pleasant.
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• Risk Factors for Getting Mask Mouth

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You have a higher risk of developing mask mouth
symptoms if you wear one for more than an hour
or two at a time.
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Full-time workers who wear a mask all day tend to
have more symptoms.
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Your risks also increase based on oral health
factors. Those who already have a dry mouth or
early gum disease may notice symptoms develop
faster.
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• The Connection Between Masks and Dry Mouth

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The main reason why mask mouth develops is due to
dryness. Wearing a mask may make you less likely
to drink water during the day.
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• Mouth breathing
• is common when
• people wear masks.

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Dry mouth is associated with a higher risk of
tooth decay and gum disease. Saliva helps to
rinse away food debris and lower bacterial
growth.
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People who have a dry mouth for a long time often
have increased cavities and gum inflammation.
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• Signs of Mask-Related Tooth and Gum Problems

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Bad breath is an obvious clue that a mask might
be causing problems. You might also notice your
mouth feeling dry.
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Gums that bleed during your normal hygiene
routine are a sign that they are inflamed.
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Tooth decay in people who rarely have cavities is
a big warning sign. The same is true of gum
disease.
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• Tips to Avoid
• Developing Mask Mouth

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The good news is that you have some control over
how mask-wearing affects your oral health. We
recommend learning to focus on your breathing.
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Check yourself throughout the day to make sure
that you are breathing through your nose. This
significantly helps to cut down on mouth dryness.
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Staying on top of your normal hygiene routine
helps as well. If possible, carry a toothbrush
with you to brush your teeth after you eat.
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With regular dental checkups and self-care, you
can protect your teeth from damage during the
pandemic.
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Noble Dental Care is a family oriented dental
care clinic with dentists that care about you and
your health.
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Give us the opportunity to give you the smile of
your dreams. Call us for an appointment at (480)
820-3515.
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