HS 2720 – UNIT 6 DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT In your own words, describe three potential associations between COVID-19 and the oral cavity. Describe, in detail, why these are considered potential associations and not proven connections. Respiratory diseases affect the lungs and cause breathing difficulty. Illnesses such as COVID-19, asthma, and chronic pulmonary disease (COPD) all have a bacterial infection that is existing. Bacterial infections in the mouth cause tooth decay and periodontal disease. They can, therefore, travel to the lungs via breathing in saliva in tiny droplets when a person with the virus sneezes, coughs, talks, or sings. The American Dental Association (ADA) (2021a) guessed about reports received that individuals who have worsened
