Off-Topic Has anyone been to the dentist lately? - Page 4

Taramisu · 07-15-20, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by warriorprincess

I've been putting off having a nagging little ache in my tooth looked at. I don't know why. It's not like I can delay it until a vaccine is out. But here in South Florida is a scary place to be around people. My eyeglass prescription is way overdue too.

If you are having pain, I would have it looked it, just my personal opinion. Years ago I had an abcess and it was the worst pain I have ever had, of course I haven't had any children.

Not saying that is what it is but I would have it looked it just in case. Tooth pain is something I will never ignore because it can become unbearable.

I am supposed to get a cleaning next week but they called me today and need to reschedule as my hygienist is out on maternity leave. I need to call back but I am fine holding off for a few months.

tiffanywu · 07-15-20, 10:13 PM

P.S. I went for mammograms and an ultrasound screening over the last week at the local women's center within our town's medical facility and it was really (eerily) quiet as the lab and pharmacy close by lunch time (I was there in the late afternoon). Staff were super friendly and welcoming, hands sanitized, masks issued, elevators empty, the few patients around all very considerate about distancing. Definitely felt safer and cleaner than Trader Joe's (which I still love visiting every other week to stock up on food items my kids consider essential... like granola, nuts and chips!)

weighttrain · 07-23-20, 03:17 PM

I go to the dentist every day-actually the periodontist. I work as an RDH (almost 30 years in this practice)

I trained during the AIDS pandemic and everyone follows universal precautions -bloodborne pathogen standard since the 80s. Surface disinfection and sterilization of high contact items and instruments isn’t new.

The biggest concern is the air. The ACH (air exchanges per hour) in any building I enter. How many ACH? Do they have a UV light in the HVAC to kill viruses?

We are using a HOCL fogger in the office to kill viruses and ‘clean the air’, I have an external H14 multi layer HVE vacuum to attract and suck up aerosols and kill viruses with a UV light.

Patients walk in the front door and exit the rear of the surgical office, reducing any unnecessary infractions of social distancing. We also use a preprocesural rinse for the nasopharyngeal area where most viruses reside, when we breathe speak etc we create aerosols.

I feel safest at work because I know what it takes to truly be safe.

I never felt safe at my other medical providers because their protocol for clean and surface disinfection doesn’t compare to dentistry. I have always cringed with the reuse of a blood pressure cuff (it is never washed) and I have never known an MD to don gloves and a mask for a routine exam.

FitBoop · 07-24-20, 12:55 AM

I won’t go to the dentist, unless it's an emergency.

Vintage VFer · 07-24-20, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by FitBoop

I won’t go to the dentist, unless it's an emergency.

I don't want to go. I'm having an issue with one tooth and don't want it to turn into something more serious.

yogapam · 07-24-20, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Vintage VFer

I don't want to go. I'm having an issue with one tooth and don't want it to turn into something more serious.

That’s where I was at....broke about 2/3 off a molar and didn’t want the whole tooth to collapse and become painful. I’m glad I had it fixed and I felt very safe about it.

Hsim · 07-24-20, 02:27 PM

I was actually shamed into going. When the office called to confirm I wanted to cancel and asked if others were cancelling also. They told me no so I went.
I don't regret going as they were very careful and they now give you a mouth rinse that kills all germs including covid right after you get seated in the chair along with other safety protocols.

yogapam · 07-24-20, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Hsim

they were very careful and they now give you a mouth rinse that kills all germs including covid right after you get seated in the chair along with other safety protocols.

Yes, my office was very careful too....social distancing & plexiglass in the reception area, chairs outside if you needed to wait, staff in full PPE, antiseptic mouth rinse. I felt quite safe, we are fortunate to have a very low number of Covid cases here, but we remain cautious & vigilant. I feel for those living in areas where case numbers continue to be high.

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07-15-20, 10:13 PM
tiffanywu VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	P.S. I went for mammograms and an ultrasound screening over the last week at the local women's center within our town's medical facility and it was really (eerily) quiet as the lab and pharmacy close by lunch time (I was there in the late afternoon). Staff were super friendly and welcoming, hands sanitized, masks issued, elevators empty, the few patients around all very considerate about distancing. Definitely felt safer and cleaner than Trader Joe's (which I still love visiting every other week to stock up on food items my kids consider essential... like granola, nuts and chips!)

07-23-20, 03:17 PM
weighttrain VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: So Cal	I go to the dentist every day-actually the periodontist. I work as an RDH (almost 30 years in this practice) I trained during the AIDS pandemic and everyone follows universal precautions -bloodborne pathogen standard since the 80s. Surface disinfection and sterilization of high contact items and instruments isn’t new. The biggest concern is the air. The ACH (air exchanges per hour) in any building I enter. How many ACH? Do they have a UV light in the HVAC to kill viruses? We are using a HOCL fogger in the office to kill viruses and ‘clean the air’, I have an external H14 multi layer HVE vacuum to attract and suck up aerosols and kill viruses with a UV light. Patients walk in the front door and exit the rear of the surgical office, reducing any unnecessary infractions of social distancing. We also use a preprocesural rinse for the nasopharyngeal area where most viruses reside, when we breathe speak etc we create aerosols. I feel safest at work because I know what it takes to truly be safe. I never felt safe at my other medical providers because their protocol for clean and surface disinfection doesn’t compare to dentistry. I have always cringed with the reuse of a blood pressure cuff (it is never washed) and I have never known an MD to don gloves and a mask for a routine exam. __________________ I was an infomercial participant in BSS1 I was Master Trainer for the Pop Pilates format prior to Cassey Ho breaking her NAFC contract

07-24-20, 12:55 AM
FitBoop VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	I won’t go to the dentist, unless it's an emergency.

07-24-20, 02:27 PM
Hsim Join Date: Sep 2016	I was actually shamed into going. When the office called to confirm I wanted to cancel and asked if others were cancelling also. They told me no so I went. I don't regret going as they were very careful and they now give you a mouth rinse that kills all germs including covid right after you get seated in the chair along with other safety protocols.