{"id":12373,"date":"2020-03-20T16:19:13","date_gmt":"2020-03-20T16:19:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salvaggiodentistry.ca\/blog\/?p=12373"},"modified":"2020-06-25T15:52:27","modified_gmt":"2020-06-25T15:52:27","slug":"coronavirus-affects-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salvaggiodentistry.ca\/blog\/brampton-dentist\/coronavirus-affects-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"How the Coronavirus Outbreak Affects Your Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salvaggiodentistry.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_294173292__1576855962_60886-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"person washing their hands \" class=\"wp-image-12374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salvaggiodentistry.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_294173292__1576855962_60886-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.salvaggiodentistry.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_294173292__1576855962_60886-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.salvaggiodentistry.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_294173292__1576855962_60886.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With the recent COVID-19 outbreak, it seems like businesses\nare closing left and right. Restaurants are only open for delivery or takeout\nand many non-essential companies have closed down. But how do these new practices\naffect your dentist? As it turns out, the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario\n(RCDSO) has put out a special order regarding what <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salvaggiodentistry.ca\/dental-emergency.html\">dentists<\/a>\nshould do during this pandemic. Continue reading to learn what it is, and how\nyou can recognize and stop the spread of the novel coronavirus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Does the Pandemic Affect Your Dentist\u2019s Office?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The RCDSO has released a recommendation that all elective\nand non-essential dental procedures be postponed until the spread of the virus\nhas been contained. Basically, your dentist\u2019s office will only be open for\nemergency appointments. So, what exactly does that mean? Here are some examples\nof situations that warrant calling your emergency dentist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Knocked-out tooth <\/li><li>Broken tooth <\/li><li>Severe bleeding from the mouth <\/li><li>Infection or swelling in the mouth, especially\nif accompanied by a fever <\/li><li>Serious toothache that lasts several days <\/li><li>Lost filling or crown <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For any other dental injuries, like a broken jaw or swelling\nthat hinders your ability to breathe, you\u2019ll want to head to your local\nemergency room instead of the dentist. Those problems need immediate medical\nattention, much like the coronavirus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do You Know If You Have the Coronavirus?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While symptoms can vary drastically from person to person, there\nare a few signs that you should watch out for, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>High fever <\/li><li>Dry cough <\/li><li>Shortness of breath <\/li><li>Persistent pain or pressure in the chest <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some patients have reported other symptoms, like inability\nto taste. For this reason, anytime you experience something abnormal that you\nthink may be coronavirus, call your doctor right away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can You Prevent the Spread of the Virus?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest buzzword of the moment is \u201csocial distancing,\u201d\nand for good reason. By staying at least six feet away from other people at all\ntimes, you can avoid catching the virus from others\u2019 respiratory droplets (produced\nwhen coughing or sneezing). It\u2019s also a good idea to stay home unless you\nabsolutely have to leave. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personal hygiene is now more important than ever. While hand\nsanitizer kills a majority of germs, it\u2019s not quite as effective as washing\nyour hands. Make sure to rinse your hands off for at least 20 seconds. That\u2019s\nabout the same length as the chorus of your favorite pop songs. Sing your\nfavorite tune to yourself as you wash your hands to help keep your hands clean\nand germ-free. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elective and non-essential dental procedures have been\npostponed for the time being because of the pandemic. In the meantime, however,\nyou can still receive emergency treatment if need be. Finally, don\u2019t forget to practice\npersonal hygiene to help curtail the spread of the virus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salvaggiodentistry.ca\/dr-joseph-salvaggio-bio.html\">Dr. Joseph\nSalvaggio<\/a> has been a dentist in Brampton, ON for more than 13 years. He is\na 1998 graduate of the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry. If you call\nhis office with a dental emergency, his friendly and helpful team will do\neverything in their power to see you that same day. If you find yourself in an\nurgent dental situation, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salvaggiodentistry.ca\/contact-us.html\">contact Salvaggio Dentistry<\/a>\nat 289-569-0721. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the recent COVID-19 outbreak, it seems like businesses are closing left and right. Restaurants are only open for delivery or takeout and many non-essential companies have closed down. 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