Though it may be tempting to let your child skip brushing and flossing when they’re sick, it’s better for their health if you keep to a regular schedule.
Cough drops often contain sugars, which cause cavities. Same for popsicles and juice that are often given to kids when they are sick, as well as some liquid and chewable cold and cough medicines. And when those sugars sit on teeth, that leads to tooth decay. In addition to keeping up with regular dental hygiene, opt for sugar-free cough drops and medicines.
Dry mouth is also an issue when we have colds, given that stuffy noses make for open-mouth breathing. Common decongestants can be dehydrating too. Drinking more water is key to feeling better, as well as relieving dry mouth and protecting teeth and gums.
You will also want to change out toothbrushes or toothbrush heads after illness. If your child has bad breath during or after a cold, watch for sinus infections or sinusitis, as sinus pain can present as upper teeth pain (and sometimes vice-versa).
While clean teeth can’t speed along a cold, keeping up with dental care does help the immune system function better.
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