How to Maintain Your Oral Health During Self-Quarantine
With the epidemic edging closer to the United States, a number of dental clinics have opted to close their doors. Some dental clinics will remain open exclusively for emergency dental care, such as if you have tooth pain, swelling, or infection. The dental practice is unable to provide any non-urgent treatment in order to assist prevent the spread of COVID-19. Everyone is encouraged to stay at home and practice social distancing. In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that dental clinics countrywide postpone elective treatments and focus solely on emergency dental care for the next three weeks. The American Dental Association (ADA) has proposed several procedures to assist minimize COVID-19 transmission for dental clinics that chose to stay open for emergency services: Screen patients for travel history and indications or symptoms of COVID-19 infection. Before performing any dental operation, include a temperature check as part of t...