{"id":2776,"date":"2020-03-22T20:47:20","date_gmt":"2020-03-22T20:47:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beckdentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=2776"},"modified":"2020-07-02T19:16:34","modified_gmt":"2020-07-02T19:16:34","slug":"trusted-dentist-in-columbia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beckdentalcare.com\/blog\/trusted-dentist-in-columbia\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Fall Prey to These Bad Habits While Sheltering in Place"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beckdentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/woman_eating_salad__1583842092_30181.jpg\" alt=\"young woman eating salad as instructed by dentist in Columbia\" class=\"wp-image-2777\" width=\"307\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beckdentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/woman_eating_salad__1583842092_30181.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.beckdentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/woman_eating_salad__1583842092_30181-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beckdentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/woman_eating_salad__1583842092_30181-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 307px) 100vw, 307px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With the entire country still embroiled in the battle against COVID-19, Americans are sheltering in place. Unfortunately, the extra time spent at home can lead to some bad habit-forming. As you continue reading, you\u2019ll discover some key activities to avoid. Additionally, your dentist in Columbia provides some helpful coping strategies that will ensure you maintain strong and healthy teeth and gums!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nail-Biting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Collectively, around the nation, anxiety is much higher than\nnormal. For many people, a common unconscious response to stress is to bite\ntheir fingernails. If you\u2019re prone to doing this, then it\u2019s best to seek an\nalternative way of calming your nerves. That\u2019s because your teeth weren\u2019t\ndesigned to bite into such a hard and brittle surface, and if done\ncontinuously, it can lead to a dental emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some healthier ways to deal with anxiety:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Reading<\/li><li>Exercise<\/li><li>Meditation<\/li><li>Breathing exercises<\/li><li>Laughing and having fun<\/li><li>Listening to calming music<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Smoking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During the COVID-19 crisis, current smokers may find\nthemselves indulging more, while people who don\u2019t use tobacco may suddenly\nadopt the habit. While it\u2019s no secret that it poses a serious health threat, smoking\ncan also negatively impact your dental wellness. This includes encouraging the growth\nof oral bacteria, plaque accumulation, sour breath, teeth stains, and a greater\nsusceptibility to developing oral cancer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The same stress-reducing activities listed above are excellent\nways to control a smoking habit. You should also try to avoid any triggers, like\nsituations that create even more stress, alcohol usage and other people who\nsmoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Constant Snacking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re spending more time at home, constant grazing may\nseem to be \u201cpar for the course.\u201d Not only can it add extra inches to your\nwaistline, but it can potentially pose a threat to your oral health. It\nbombards your teeth and gums with leftover food particles and bacteria that can\neventually lead to cavity development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some tips to help to curb your appetite:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Up your protein<\/strong> \u2013 By adding more protein\nto your meals, from sources like fish, chicken, turkey, nuts and cheese, you\u2019ll\nbe more satiated and less prone to snacking.<\/li><li><strong>Drink more water <\/strong>\u2013 Many times, hunger sensations\nare really signs of dehydration. Between meals, try drinking a glass of water instead\nof eating.<\/li><li><strong>Occupy your mind <\/strong>\u2013 By finding a project\nto work on or a good book to read, you\u2019ll keep your mind occupied, which will\nhelp to shift the focus from eating more food. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to incorporating the suggestions offered by your\nfamily dentist in Columbia, it\u2019s important to maintain excellent oral hygiene,\nwhich should include brushing and flossing at least two times a day. Therefore,\nwhen the nation emerges from the COVID-19 storm, you\u2019ll have excellent oral\nhealth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Matthew Hart earned his dental degree from the\nUniversity of Tennessee School of Dentistry. A highly skilled professional, he\noffers a wide array of services. During the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Hart is only\nproviding emergency dental care, but as soon as the waters calm, he\u2019ll be available\nto meet all your dental care needs. He practices at Beck Dental Care, and he\ncan be reached for more information through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beckdentalcare.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the entire country still embroiled in the battle against COVID-19, Americans are sheltering in place. Unfortunately, the extra time spent at home can lead to some bad habit-forming. As you continue reading, you\u2019ll discover some key activities to avoid. 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