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A year ago, scheduling a dental appointment might have been the furthest thing from people s minds as the pandemic unfolded. But with many residents and providers now vaccinated, Wisconsin residents are urged to get caught up on care.
The Wisconsin Dental Association recommends now is a good time to check in with your dentist if COVID-19 delayed regular visits.
Dr. Paula Crum, president of the Association, said routine mask wearing can lead to a dry mouth, which leads to plaque build-up while enhancing the risk for cavities and gum disease. The other thing that we ve seen increases in is the stress in our patients, a lot more tooth-grinding that s happening, which has caused an increase in fractures of teeth, Crum explained.
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