Can Corona be prevented by brushing teeth?

Global News May 25, 2020

LONDON (Reuters) - Experts are urging people to take a number of precautions to avoid coronavirus, a British dental professor has said.

LONDON Reuters Experts are urging people to

take a number of precautions to avoid coronavirus, a British dental professor has said.

According to Global News, Martin Eddy, a professor at the University of Bristol, says he wonders why experts in his field have not yet issued instructions to brush teeth to stop the spread of the corona virus.

Professor Martin Eddy says it has been proven that toothpaste protects against a variety of viruses and bacteria from entering the mouth.

I would advise people to brush their teeth whenever they start going out of the house, where they are taking care of face masks and sanitizers he said.

Professor Martin Eddy said that brushing your teeth and coming out will not only reduce your risk of getting the virus through your mouth, but also reduce the chances of other people being infected if you have the virus.

In this regard, people should keep in mind that the antimicrobial effect of toothpaste lasts for 3 to 5 hours, during which time you will have to brush your teeth again if you are out or want to go out again he said.