Tips for Brushing Teeth When Sick and Staying Clean

Let's be real, brushing teeth when sick is often the very last thing anyone wants to do. When you're buried under three layers of blankets, shivering with a fever, or dealing with a nose that won't stop leaking, the idea of standing at a cold bathroom sink for two minutes feels like a marathon. It's tempting to just skip it, roll over, and fall back into a NyQuil-induced slumber. But as much as it feels like a chore, keeping your mouth clean is actually a pretty big part of feeling better faster and protecting your pearly whites from the side effects of being under the weather. ...

March 3, 2026 · 7 min · Astron Maryanne