"We absolutely support mask wearing," Says Dentist Who Coined The Term "MASK MOUTH"
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Dr. Robert Raimondi, a dentist from Manhattan NY, was recently featured in the NYPost article "Mask mouth’ is a seriously stinky side effect of wearing masks."
The article notes:
"The new oral hygiene issue — caused by, you guessed it, wearing a mask all the time to prevent the spread of the coronavirus — is leading to all kinds of dental disasters like decaying teeth, receding gum lines and seriously sour breath.
“We’re seeing inflammation in people’s gums that have been healthy forever, and cavities in people who have never had them before,” says Dr. Rob Ramondi, a dentist and co-founder of One Manhattan Dental. “About 50% of our patients are being impacted by this, [so] we decided to name it ‘mask mouth’ — after ‘meth mouth.’”
“Gum disease — or periodontal disease — will eventually lead to strokes and an increased risk of heart attacks,” says Dr. Marc Sclafani, another co-founder of One Manhattan Dental.
He says the stinky syndrome is triggered by face coverings, since wearing a mask increases dryness of the mouth — and a buildup of bad bacteria.
“People tend to breathe through their mouth instead of through their nose while wearing a mask,” says Sclafani. “The mouth breathing is causing the dry mouth, which leads to a decrease in saliva — and saliva is what fights the bacteria and cleanses your teeth.”
On his Facebook page, he writes:
"Robert Raimondi, DDS - Had a nice time chatting with @makka_rena and the @nypost about some of the issues we are seeing in our practice because of patients wearing masks. We absolutely support mask wearing. People are now breathing from their mouth and not drinking enough water. The tissues of your mouth can become dehydrated and more susceptible to oppurnistic bacteria that cause cavities and gum disease.
A few things you can try to combat a dry mouth include the following: Xylitol containing gum or lozenges such as: Orbit Gum, Pur Gum, Mouth rinses such as: Aloe containing "The Natural Dentist" or TheraBreath Dry Mouth Oral Rinse. We also like alcohol free mouth rinses such as Listerine Zero, Crest Prohealth, or Colgate total rinse. Look for the following ingredients: Cetylpyridinium chloride may be added to reduce bad breath. Both chlorhexidine and essential oils can be used to help control plaque and gingivitis. Fluoride is a proven agent in helping to prevent decay. Peroxide is present in several whitening mouthwashes."
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— Victor (@Victor47502531) August 11, 2020
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