How to avoid contracting coronavirus during dental treatment?
In the midst of the pandemic, many of us are concerned about whether it is safe to seek medical help without an urgent need or whether it is better to wait until the virus recedes. Among other things, doubts arise about visits to the dentist - even with severe toothache, some patients prefer to save themselves with folk remedies and tolerate discomfort, so as not to violate the regime of self-isolation. Preventive examinations, professional hygiene, as well as aesthetic procedures, such as teeth whitening, are postponed until better, safer times. However, is the fear of contracting the coronavirus during dental treatment justified? Let's find out.
How does dental caries affect human health?
Despite the fact that the initial stage of tooth decay is usually not accompanied by acute painful sensations, it is important to identify the problem in time and begin to solve it. Caries is an infectious disease, and any infection is a blow to human health in general, not just local immunity. Doctors note that colds and viral diseases occurring on the background of caries are much more often accompanied by complications such as otitis, sinusitis or pneumonia. That is, with dental caries, the probability of an unfavorable course of the disease, including coronavirus, increases significantly.
Can you get dental treatment if you are sick with coronavirus or if you have recently had a coronavirus infection
Obviously, if you have been infected with coronavirus, it's best to hold off on going to the doctor and wait for positive test results before scheduling dental treatment. However, during a pandemic, it is especially important to pay attention to hygiene and prevention, as well as to treat all teeth in advance to avoid complications. It is not a good idea to suffer from toothache and unpleasant symptoms of coronavirus at the same time.
Remember that sometimes elevated body temperature signals not only the presence of the virus in the body, but may be a consequence of an inflammatory process in the oral cavity. Therefore, it is important to consult a doctor for timely elimination of the problem, without resorting to self-treatment.
If you have recently had a coronavirus and recovered, then there are no contraindications - safely go to the dentist for examination. By the way, doctors have already revealed that among the complications after coronavirus infection - gum disease and even tooth loss. With these unpleasant consequences can be faced both immediately after and some time after recovery. That means it's especially important to see a dentist to prevent or treat the problem.
Is it safe to visit the dentist during a pandemic?
The answer right away is yes, it is completely safe! At MediLine Clinic, we pay special attention to sterility: we use a personalized set of instruments for each patient. This set includes both disposable consumables and reusable instruments, which undergo a full cycle of processing. We have a separate sterilization unit with disinfecting machines, including a modern German autoclave DAC UNIVERSAL. After sterilization, the instruments are stored in special ultraviolet cabinets, which guarantees the safety of their use.
The doctor conducts appointments only wearing a disposable mask and gloves. We quartz each room several times a day to sanitize the air in the room. Appointment schedules are carefully planned to minimize the number of patients in the waiting area. We operate to the highest international standards, so your dental treatment during a pandemic at MediLine is as safe and comfortable as ever.
