{"id":200,"date":"2020-07-30T13:44:17","date_gmt":"2020-07-30T13:44:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalbellingham.com\/blog\/?p=200"},"modified":"2020-08-04T13:49:26","modified_gmt":"2020-08-04T13:49:26","slug":"3-common-covid-19-questions-dental-patients-answered","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalbellingham.com\/blog\/3-common-covid-19-questions-dental-patients-answered\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Common COVID-19 Questions From Dental Patients, Answered"},"content":{"rendered":"\"person<\/a>The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a stir in everyone\u2019s daily routines and made patients second-guess about whether or not they should be visiting their dentist in Bellingham for routine checkups and cleanings. If you\u2019re still on the fence about scheduling your appointment, you will likely benefit from the collection of questions that patients are asking their dental team during the COVID-19 crisis, below. With this vital information in hand, you can make a decision that\u2019s good for your oral and overall health.\r\n

Is It Safe To Continue My Dental Checkups & Cleanings?<\/h2>\r\nYes! It\u2019s completely safe to visit your dentist for checkups and cleanings like you normally would. In fact, putting this important appointments on the back burner could result in the formation of severe oral or medical conditions, such as TMJ dysfunction if you grind your teeth, cavities, or severe gum disease that could increase your risk of a variety of additional health issues.\r\n\r\nAll of the dental equipment that will come near you or go in your mouth, including dental scalers, mirrors, and polishers, will be completely sanitized and sterilized after every patient. In-between appointments, your dental team will also disinfect all surfaces in the treatment room, including the treatment chair, before the next patient is brought in.\r\n

How Are Dentists Preventing Infection Spread?<\/h2>\r\nCOVID-19 is passed on via bodily droplets, like saliva, that get transferred to the mucous membrane (eyes, nose, mouth). In order to prevent any type of droplet spread within their practice, your dentist is implementing a variety of safety protocols, including:\r\n