Dentists Warn of the Dangers of “Mask Mouth”

Facial masks have long been disputed as to whether they are effictve towards stopping the spread of coronavirus, but now they could be causing new heath risks to the poeple who wear them. Coined as “mask mouth”, bad breath isn’t the problem. Gum disease, among other hazards, is.  

“Gum disease — or periodontal disease — will eventually lead to strokes and an increased risk of heart attacks,” Marc Sclafani, a dentist and co-founder of One Manhattan Dental, told the New York Post about “mask mouth,” which is increasingly causing inflammation and gum disease among patients.

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