Should I keep my dental appointment in light of the COVID-19 outbreak?

If you are healthy, you should keep your regularly scheduled medical, dental, and mental health appointments according to directions from the Department of Health. If you feel sick, call our office and we will be happy to reschedule your appointment.

The practices we use every day to sterilize and disinfect surfaces in the dental office are sufficient to kill COVID-19. Our regular infection control procedures include:

·      wearing protective clothing, masks, gloves, and eyewear

·      plastic barriers over frequently used equipment

·      disinfection of surfaces between each patient

·      sterilization of instruments

However, in light of this current situation, we are taking extra precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These measures include:

·      screening patients for illness before they arrive

·      minimizing time in the waiting room

·      wiping down frequently touched surfaces like doorknobs

·      providing hand-washing station in bathroom

Your regularly scheduled dental appointments and planned treatment are critical to maintaining your overall health. Please take good care of yourself!