Been holding off going to the dentist recently because you're scared of catching the disease?
During this pandemic, people are required to stay at home to avoid the risk of getting infected by COVID-19 whether you are fully vaccinated or not, because we have not totally reached herd immunity. There are also emerging new variants of the virus making most activities that involve stepping outside your house, sometimes, not worth it. And everyone wants to be safe, of course. That's why we are trying our best to stay put.
But when it comes to dental appointments and treatments, you might want to reconsider and avoid delaying this necessity. Here are some of the numbers and reasons why you should see your dentist:
According to a recent study, there is 1% chance that you will get infected with COVID-19 from going to a dental clinic and getting treatment, so long as the proper COVID-19 health protocol is in practice.¹
Many studies support that oral infections like gum diseases and dental infections are associated with higher risk of heart and blood problems, which can trigger heart attack and stroke.²
Based on a recent study, gum and bone disease from skipping Oral Prophylaxis is associated with higher risk of COVID-19 related hospitalization, assisted ventilation, and death.³
If you opt for continuously taking antibiotics for your oral infections without treating the cause, it can lead to antibiotic resistance for future infections. It means that antibiotics may no longer be effective on you if you develop other infections.⁴
In conclusion, that trip to the dentist is worth the 0 to 1% risk (most especially if you can go to your dental clinic without having to ride a public transportation and your dental clinic practices strict COVID-19 health protocols) over all the high side effects of skipping your dental visit.
To know about the protocols of Dr. Rafaelle Dental Clinic, you may visit the following links:
I try to make explanations as simple as I could for the general public to appreciate and understand. If there are certain areas that still confuse you or you want a deeper understanding, you may email me at dr.rafaelle@gmail.com. If you have questions regarding your personal case, I am more than happy to give you a consultation. Just book an appointment with us via email, SMS/WhatsApp/Viber (+639176270606), or through this link: Book an Appointment.
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