As the whole world is still under the  claws of corona virus, we need to be extra cautious inorder to prevent further spread of this mutant virus. This difficult  time can only be overcomed if we strictly follow the safety measures. Think twice before going somewhere since our family is now at  stake. As a medical professional it's my duty to create awareness when to consult a dental doctor during this difficult time.                                                                                                          First of all we the dental doctors are at high risk since all the treatments we do are in close contact with the oral cavity. There is high risk of transmission of the virus through saliva. So consult your dentist only when it's an emergency.                                  What is a dental emergency?                          1) When you experience acute pain( sudden onset pain which keeps on increasing especially during night) .This type of pain usually occurs because of an underlying infection.                     2) Trauma or any accident cases causing loose tooth and hemorrhage.                 3) When there is sudden swelling over the face which can also be due to an infected tooth.                                                 4) Very loose tooth with the risk of getting swallowed.                                              In all these above cases you can consult your dental doctor and receive the necessary treatments. All these cases require strict intervention of a dentist to reduce the ailment.            When not to consult a dentist                                 1) Tooth cleaning                                         2)Bleaching                                                   3)Filling                                                         4)Tooth fixation                                         All the above treatments can be postponed at the moment since all these treatments require tools which produce aerosol which further increases the risk of transmission.                  How to take good care of the oral cavity                                                              1) Brush your oral cavity twice a day         Proper brushing of the oral cavity using soft bristled brush twice a day can reduce the risk of cavity.                    2) Clean ur tongue                                         Always clean ur tongue using a tongue cleaner after brushing the teeth . Neglecting this can lead to coated tongue which can cause fungal infections.                                                       3) Flossing                                                    Make a habit of flossing regularly which helps to remove the food lodged in between your teeth. Dont unnecessarily pick ur teeth with toothpicks since they can cause trauma to your gums.                                   4) Proper Cleaning of Dentures                   If u r someone using dentures dont forget to daily clean ur dentures using soap and put it in a jar filled with water at night.                                                              Oral symptoms of corna virus              1)Red Gums                                                   2)ulcers                                                         3) Dry mouth                                                 4) Cracked tooth                                         5) Loss of taste and smell                         Having these symptoms doesnt necessarily means you are covid positive. Always test for confirmation.            So friends let's all keep each others in our prayers and wait for the bright side of this dark time.Vaccinate urself .Be safe. Above all be kind and help those who in need. Humanity is the best weapon by which we can overcome this dark time.