{"id":20,"date":"2020-05-05T10:49:56","date_gmt":"2020-05-05T10:49:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentalcenterofmidlothian.com\/blog\/?p=20"},"modified":"2020-05-23T17:03:21","modified_gmt":"2020-05-23T17:03:21","slug":"safe-return-dentist-points-consider-covid19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentalcenterofmidlothian.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/05\/safe-return-dentist-points-consider-covid19\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Safe to Return to Your Dentist? Points to Consider"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Did you have to put off a dental appointment due to the\nCOVID-19 quarantine? As the state begins to open back up, many people are\nwondering if it is safe enough to return to public spaces like dental\npractices. How will dentists keep the waiting rooms clean? Will dental\nprofessionals wear protective masks? If you are eager to visit your dentist but\nare uncertain if now is the right time, consider the following points. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Your Dentist\u2019s Office Has Always Been a Clean Space <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One important point to consider is that dental practices are\nalready among the cleanest places in the country because of their strict\nsanitation protocols. Every dental practice follows infection control\nrecommendations from the American Dental Association (ADA) and the Centers for\nDisease Control and Prevention (CDC). These guidelines, based on the latest\nscientific information, cover things like instrument sterilization and much\nmore in order to keep dental practice spaces clean and sterile.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special Safety Measures Due to COVID-19<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The health and safety of patients and staff have always been top priorities in most dental practices. However, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, many dentists have recently implemented additional safety protocols<\/a> to ensure every patient visit is as safe as possible. Here are just a few of the new measures being put into place: <\/p>\n\n\n\n