{"id":137999,"date":"2021-09-22T11:54:02","date_gmt":"2021-09-22T15:54:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=137999"},"modified":"2024-05-13T23:11:25","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T03:11:25","slug":"what-is-mask-mouth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/what-is-mask-mouth\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Mask Mouth?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What is Mask Mouth?<\/strong><\/p>

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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way many of us live our lives. One big change is that wearing a mask has been mandatory in many places for some time. While some of these conditions are being relaxed, a lot of people are still choosing to wear a mask to protect themselves, their families and others.<\/p>\n

A lot of people do not realise that wearing a mask can have an effect on your mouth and your teeth. We are talking about something called mask mouth. This is an expression in Canada that a lot of dentists are using. Let\u2019s take a closer look at what this is.<\/p>

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What is Mask Mouth?<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are several situations where you are going to be wearing a mask. For example, this could be when you go shopping. Alternatively, there are many people that have to wear a mask all day when they are at work. Having to wear a mask for long periods can cause dental problems and this is not something that anybody wants to hear. In particular, they occur when you wear\u00a0 a mask for a long time.<\/p>

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How do you know if you have a mask on your mouth? Well, the best thing you can do is visit a Thornhill family dentist<\/a>. They are going to be able to examine your mouth and teeth and ensure that this is what the problem is. Generally, there are a few symptoms you should look out for as an indication. This can include:<\/p>\n