Coronaviruses infect animals, humans, and birds. Human coronaviruses, such as SARS, MERS, and 2019-nCoV cause respiratory distress and even death. The S protein is the infectious agent of the virus.
Practicing good oral hygiene regularly is a good investment not only for teeth but also for overall well-being.
Simple oral hygiene measures could reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission from the mouth to the lungs and help prevent instances of COVID-19.
The use of oral health supplements or dental nutraceuticals help improve dental hygiene in COVID-19 patients.