{"id":16,"date":"2020-05-09T18:37:13","date_gmt":"2020-05-09T18:37:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.springdentist.com\/blog\/?p=16"},"modified":"2020-06-09T18:39:11","modified_gmt":"2020-06-09T18:39:11","slug":"safe-to-go-to-the-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.springdentist.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/09\/safe-to-go-to-the-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"When Will It Be Safe to Return to the Dentist?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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As state officials slowly begin to reopen areas of the\neconomy in phases, dental offices throughout the country are getting back to a\nlevel of normalcy by once again, seeing patients for all types of care. From\nregular checkups and cleanings to elective procedures such as dental crown\nplacement or wisdom tooth removal, dental professionals and their teams are\nhappy to welcome patients back to the office. But is it truly safe to go\nto the dentist<\/a>? Before you decide to put off that appointment you scheduled\nlong before the current crisis, learn what your measures are now in place to\nensure you have a pleasant experience that is free of unnecessary germs or\nviruses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

When Is It Safe to Go Back?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ultimately, only you can answer this question, but the\nsafety protocols found at your dentist\u2019s office can help you make the right\ndecision when it comes time to keep or postpone your upcoming appointment. Yes,\nCOVID-19 does remain a threat at this time; however, dental professionals\nthroughout the United States are working to minimize the risk by implementing\nadditional safety measures to avoid contamination or putting individuals at\nrisk of being exposed to bacteria and\/or viruses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If state officials agree that dentist\u2019s offices can begin to\nsee patients for all issues and not just dental emergencies anymore, you can\nhave a bit more reassurance knowing that you will be safe when you return for an\nappointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Safety Protocols Are Now Being Enforced?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While it is likely you are already aware that increased\nsanitation efforts and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) are now part\nof the everyday routine for dental teams, you may not realize that other\nguidelines are being enforced to add another layer of protection for both staff\nand patients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of these include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n