{"id":811,"date":"2020-06-03T17:03:27","date_gmt":"2020-06-03T17:03:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thedentalexpress.com\/is-it-safe-to-go-to-the-dentist-during-the-covid-19-pandemic\/"},"modified":"2021-09-17T06:47:23","modified_gmt":"2021-09-17T06:47:23","slug":"is-it-safe-to-go-to-the-dentist-during-the-covid-19-pandemic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thedentalexpress.com\/dental-blog\/is-it-safe-to-go-to-the-dentist-during-the-covid-19-pandemic\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Safe To Go To the Dentist During the COVID-19 Pandemic?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed a lot of things about our daily lives. Regular visits to the dentist have also changed. Many dental practices, such as Dental Express in San Diego, CA, have reopened and are using CDC guidelines to provide the safest dental care. With the help of personal protective equipment (PPE), our dental team can both protect patients and themselves while performing\u00a0comprehensive dental exams<\/a>\u00a0and routine dental cleanings.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s no surprise that so many people are wondering, \u201cis it safe to go to the dentist now?\u201d Because COVID-19 Pandemic spreads through respiratory droplets that get into the mouth, nose, or eyes, you may be scared to sit in a dental chair. Viral transmission can happen if someone isn\u2019t showing symptoms. Our dental team is tested and will wear masks at all times to help ensure safety.<\/p>\n

Before your appointment<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Before your appointment at Dental Express, our office may call to ask questions about your health. These same questions may be asked again before any dental service is performed. Our dental office will limit the number of people that can be brought into your appointment. We suggest that you leave your children at home or allow your teenage children to go into the office alone while you wait outside.<\/p>\n

At your appointment<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When you arrive at our dental office, you will be asked to wait outside until we are ready for you. This helps us to reduce the number of people we have inside and the amount of time that you\u2019re close to others. Your temperature will be taken when you enter the office. We will have hand sanitizer and hand-sanitizing wipes available for you to wipe down furniture and other things. We have covered many things so that we can easily clean between patients. We have taken these precautions to help protect you and our team while we provide you dental care.<\/p>\n

After your appointment<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Our staff will thoroughly clean all areas that were used during a visit. It\u2019s important that if you start feeling ill with COVID-19 Pandemic symptoms within 14 days of your appointment to call our office so we can properly notify others that were around you or in the same office or exam room after you.<\/p>\n

Can I safely have a dental cleaning?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

At Dental Express in San Diego, CA, we suggest you don\u2019t put off dental appointments. This is because teeth cannot heal themselves, so if you have a dental issue, it can progress to become painful and\/or need an extensive dental procedure, such as periodontal disease treatment.<\/p>\n

What about dental emergencies?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Never neglect what you feel is a dental emergency since it can seriously impact your overall health. For example, if an infection is left untreated, it can get into the bloodstream and cause serious health problems.<\/p>\n

Call us right away if you\u2019re having a dental emergency, including:<\/p>\n