Children Visits to the Dentist During COVID-19: The Dos and Don'ts

Covid-19 & Dental Services:

One of the biggest impacts of Covid-19 was on the dental services. Dental clinics are always exposed to aerosols, blood and saliva of patients through dental instruments making them vulnerable to the spread of the coronavirus.

Working Around Covid-19:

The pandemic has already been around for a year. It is showing no signs of receding. Hence, it is practically impossible to postpone your kid’s visit to a dentist.

Safety Precautions Taken:

The Kid’s Dentist at Rancho Cucamonga, especially the Children's Dentistry of Rancho Cucamonga and Orthodontist, are sensitive to your concerns. Read on to find out the steps taken by our Pediatric Dentist in Rancho Cucamonga to keep Covid-19 pandemic at bay:

The Covid-19 infection control protocols and procedures laid down by the ADA or the American Dental Association are being followed by Dentist for kids in Rancho Cucamonga. They are as follows:

• A stringent routine of disinfecting the premises extends from the waiting area to the dentist chair. No compromise on hygiene is allowed.
• The appointments are made in advance.
• Appointments are timed to ensure that at any given time only a limited number of people are present in the clinic.
• The waiting chairs are also placed at 6 feet distance respecting the social distancing protocols.
• The Children's Dentistry of Rancho Cucamonga and Orthodontist also have the phone screening process where we consult with patients on minor issues remotely.
• We also ensured all high touch probability items have been removed like magazines, toys, brochures etc.
• We check every patient's temperature before they are allowed.
• Each patient is expected to wear a mask and gloves while inside the clinic.
• The equipment used is sanitized thoroughly before and after being used on every patient.
• Devices equipped to control aerosol dispersion have been introduced.
• The dentists are screened to ensure they do not have any symptoms
• They are dressed in personal protective equipment to provide safe treatment even at proximity.
• While the fears of this pandemic have not completely eased yet, we give you assurance that you do not need to reschedule your child's dental treatment infinitely.

Conclusion:

The dentists at The Children's Dentistry of Rancho Cucamonga and Orthodontist have spent years specializing in pediatric dentistry. We have over the years built a beautiful relationship of trust with our little patients. We have helped them get over their fear of dental treatments. We assure you that your child is safe with us that we have taken every precaution recommended for safe treatment during Covid-19.