07-14-20, 03:44 PM | |
Join Date: Oct 2004
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I had x-rays and cleaning last week and my experience is the same as what's been mentioned. You call before you're allowed in, a mask must be worn until you get in your chair, staff in PPE, no one in the waiting room, temperature is checked before getting to the chair, I had to rinse with a hydrogen peroxide solution before getting in my chair, and my dentist did cleaning by hand, no tools used, and no water spraying around of course. There was also hand sanitizer available, so I used a squirt before and after.
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07-14-20, 04:02 PM | |
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Join Date: Apr 2002
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My regular cleaning is coming up in a few weeks. I'm not concerned. My dentist has always been impeccable with hygiene. I feel safer there than the grocery store.
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07-14-20, 04:32 PM | |
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Modify City, State of Fierce
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I just came from there ..same protocol as others: temp/interview in vehicle, with filters everywhere and no one in waiting room. Staff with face shields and masks and wearing extra disposable garments.
I knew if she was open then she was doing everything possible to keep us all safe. I have eliminated so much but I gotta take care of these fangs.
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07-14-20, 05:27 PM | |
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Illinois
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The place I go just reopened for routine cleanings a few weeks ago. I already had a routine cleaning appointment set up from pre-pandemic times, and it worked out that the appointment happened about a week ago so wasn't cancelled.
The dental office did just about everything mentioned above (face masks, forehead temps, wiping down door handles and the little counter where you pay after each patient, hand sanitizer, wiping down the chairs/rooms in between patients, special air purifiers everywhere, grilling me about my health, etc. etc.). However, they DID NOT enforce social distancing in the small waiting room, which was really odd compared to all of the other waiting rooms I've been in. All the usual chairs were crammed in there and there was no waiting in your car for your appointment or a 6-foot rule. I was uncomfortable with that aspect but I really wanted my teeth cleaned. And this is an $$$ place. The other two things that were different were that I had to swish with hydrogen peroxide/water in my mouth for a certain length of time before the hygienist began the cleaning AND my hygienist couldn't use her favorite tool on me--the ultrasonic thing. Instead, she could only use regular instruments. Usually she uses the ultrasonic tool first and then uses regular instruments a little bit afterward. But the ultrasonic kind of sprays/aerosolizes a fine mist of water everywhere while it's cleaning my teeth so I understand why she's not allowed to use it now. (But it was so great for my gums in the back!) |
07-14-20, 06:45 PM | |
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: NJ
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I had an appointment next week for a check-up and cleaning but the office called me and asked if I wanted to cancel. I thought that was odd, so I cancelled because it kind of freaked me out. I don't know when I'll go, but any office where I can't wear a mask is not a place I want to be for now. I'm going to see how things are with the virus in the next couple of weeks and take it from there.
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