It’s important to know how to take care of your body during cold and flu season – and of course, that includes your mouth. Even when you’re already sick, you always need to take the time to take care of your teeth; ignoring your oral hygiene while you’re under the weather could ultimately leave you with gum disease and other health issues to worry about. Read on to learn 3 ways you can protect your smile even while you’re sick.

After suffering a blow to the mouth, one of your teeth fell out. However, the tooth in question was near the back, and most people don’t even realize it’s missing when you smile. Does that mean you can leave the space alone without worrying about your appearance? Unfortunately, the answer is “no”; even if tooth loss doesn’t affect your smile, it can still have a severe impact on your face. Find out more about the link between missing teeth and facial collapse – and how getting dental implants to fill the gap makes all the difference!