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With the coronavirus pandemic in full swing throughout the world, now more than ever is the best time to get your immune system strong and ready to fight back against the virus should you get infected. 

However, this can be challenging given the lockdown measures in place throughout the world. Many states and countries have enforced strict self-isolation measures that can make it hard to maintain healthy habits, which in turn can lead to a weaker immune system. We’re going to explore how to keep your immune system strong even when practicing self-isolation:

1. Diet

A healthy diet is critical to a strong immune system. Specifically, make sure you get plenty of vitamin A, B6, C, D, and E along with minerals such as zinc, iron, and selenium. These are present in many food items, but it’s also a good habit to store some supplements to ensure you’re getting adequate amounts. Being inside all day, for example, can lead to your body producing less vitamin D since you are not exposed to as much sunlight. 

Protein, probiotic foods, and foods rich in antioxidants are good for the immune system as well. Try to keep half your plate in each meal filled with fresh and brightly colored vegetables. Look for probiotic yogurt to snack on between meals as well. 

2. Sleep

Sleep is also important to a healthy immune system. Ensure you’re getting at least eight hours of sleep a day and on a consistent schedule. In addition to sleep, avoid vices such as smoking or alcohol that can impact the quality of your sleep. Try to achieve natural sleep as much as possible without medication.

3. Exercise

Finally, exercise is critical to a strong immune system and can be the hardest to achieve when stuck at home and self-isolating. Luckily, there are plenty of effective home workouts you can perform. Look into spending 30 minutes at least three times a week doing some form of a body workout that involves pushups, situps, and squats. Complement it with a stroll on your balcony if you have one, or just outside your home while maintaining your distance from others.

By focusing on a good diet, adequate sleep, and effective exercise, you’ll be able to keep your immune system in optimum shape should you be infected with COVID-19. Moreover, these practices will also boost your mental health and general well being during these tough times.

Restoring your teeth and your smile can be a time-consuming process. It used to require multiple trips to your dentist in order to get a crown, an inlay or onlay. However, it doesn’t have to be this way. Thanks to innovative dental technology there’s a better way to tackle dental emergencies. CEREC allows you to undergo restorative dental procedures without any hassles.

What Is CEREC?

CEREC stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics or CEramic REConstruction. CEREC uses CAD/CAM (computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing) technology. With the help of CEREC, dentists can now take your dental impressions quicker and deliver same-day treatments.

How CEREC Helps Your Restorative Dental Experience

In today’s busy world, people don’t have the time to make multiple visits to the dentist. This is where CEREC comes in. CEREC gives you the ultimate luxury, convenience. Most treatments like fitting a crown require two or more trips to the dentist, however, with CEREC, you can walk home with a shining new crown on the same day.

Not only is CEREC faster, but it is also more durable. CEREC uses a single block of solid ceramic materials instead of pressed ceramic and metal. This essentially translates to a more durable and long-lasting restoration. Whether you are using CEREC for your front teeth or your back teeth, you are assured of a both visually and structurally sound treatment.

Gone are the days of waiting for your permanent restoration to arrive from a lab and then dealing with scheduling hassles. With CEREC, you are able to make use of the available technology right in your dentist’s office. Not only does it free up the dentist’s time, but it also makes for a far better experience for a patient. CEREC is also ideal for those undergoing a dental emergency and needs restorations at the earliest.

The color of CEREC restorations is more in-line with the natural color of your teeth, thus giving it a more natural look than traditional ceramic restorations. With CEREC, you no longer have to worry about spending your precious time running between your dentist’s office, instead, you can spend it with our family, creating memories and clicking the perfect pictures while flashing your newly found CEREC smile.