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Certain groups of people, such as older individuals and\nthose with pre-existing health conditions, are at a heightened risk of\nsuffering life-threatening symptoms if they contract COVID-19. If you belong to\none of those groups, it is important that you take measures to protect\nyourself. But what if you need to go out to receive dental care? A dentist in\nTorrington is here to discuss five concerns that you may have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Postponing Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some types of dental treatment are urgent and cannot be\ndelayed without putting your long-term oral health at risk. For example, if you\nhave a severe toothache or one of your teeth gets knocked out of your mouth,\nyou should certainly visit your dentist as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other types of dental treatment can safely be postponed. For\nexample, high-risk individuals may choose to delay their regular cleaning and\ncheckup for a few months. If you were planning to undergo an elective procedure,\nsuch as teeth whitening or another cosmetic treatment, you may wish to\nreschedule your appointment for a future time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caring for Oral Health at Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether or not you decide to visit your dentist, you should\nalways stick to a diligent at-home oral care routine. For example, twice-daily\nbrushing and once-daily flossing are essential. You should also eat a low-sugar\ndiet and avoid risky activities, like opening packages with your teeth. When\nyou need to go to the grocery store to replenish your oral care supplies or\npick up some tooth-friendly foods, be sure to wear a mask and sanitize your\nhands before and after you are in the store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Social Distancing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you do decide to visit your dentist, rest assured that\nyour local dental team is adhering to a strict dental safety protocol that\nincludes social distancing. For example, they may be spacing out appointments\nso they have extra time to clean between patients and so there are as few\npeople in the waiting room as possible at any given time. They may even have\nremoved some chairs from the waiting room so people cannot sit close together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sterilization and Sanitation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The American Dental Association and The Centers for Disease\nControl provide guidance on how dentists can maintain sterile equipment and a\nclean office environment. Responsible dental teams strictly adhere to these\nprotocols every day because they care deeply about the health and safety of\ntheir patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental Team Member Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The last thing your dental team wants to do is put you at an\nincreased risk of becoming ill. That is why they submit to daily health\nscreenings before they start work. These screenings include a contactless\ntemperature check and a few questions to assess whether they are experiencing\nany potential COVID-19 symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if you are considered a high-risk patient, your oral\nhealth does not have to suffer due to COVID-19. Both you and your dental team\ncan work together to make sure that your smile stays intact throughout this stressful\nperiod of time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Certain groups of people, such as older individuals and those with pre-existing health conditions, are at a heightened risk of suffering life-threatening symptoms if they contract COVID-19. If you belong to one of those groups, it is important that you take measures to protect yourself. But what if you need to go out to receive dental care? A dentist in Torrington is here to discuss five concerns that you may have. 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