Like other viruses, COVID-19 causes a variety of symptoms like fever, fatigue, and coughing. Thankfully, the World Health Organization reports that only one out of five people who develop COVID-19 become seriously ill, and about 80% recover without needing hospital treatment. While it’s very likely that you’ll only experience mild symptoms if you catch the current coronavirus, the dry cough you may develop could damage your teeth and gums. Here’s how to protect your smile if you start coughing because of COVID-19, the flu, or any other sickness.
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