{"id":140,"date":"2020-05-21T15:28:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-21T15:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.polarisorthodonticcenter.com\/blog\/?p=140"},"modified":"2024-09-04T12:17:08","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T12:17:08","slug":"orthodontist-in-columbus-covid-19-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.polarisorthodonticcenter.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/21\/orthodontist-in-columbus-covid-19-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"How Your Orthodontist is Prepared for Your COVID-19 Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.polarisorthodonticcenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/AdobeStock_294552356__1___1606922537_85311.jpg\" alt=\"Orthodontist wearing mask in her treatment area\" class=\"wp-image-141\" width=\"302\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.polarisorthodonticcenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/AdobeStock_294552356__1___1606922537_85311.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.polarisorthodonticcenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/AdobeStock_294552356__1___1606922537_85311-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.polarisorthodonticcenter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/AdobeStock_294552356__1___1606922537_85311-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Safety is a bigger concern in the dental setting than ever before, and orthodontics is no exception. By now, you\u2019re probably able to schedule appointments with your orthodontist in Columbus again, but you shouldn\u2019t expect your next visit to be like your previous ones. In accordance with recommendations by the CDC and other authorities, orthodontic practices have started adopting a number of additional safety protocols. In this post, you\u2019ll learn about some of the preparations that your orthodontic team have made for your appointment in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Hand Sanitizer Will Be Made Available<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hand hygiene is paramount to orthodontists and other specialists who work with people\u2019s mouths, but to limit the potential spread of viruses as much as possible, it\u2019s necessary to enforce such practices among patients as well. Once you\u2019ve arrived at the office, you\u2019ll be asked to use the hand sanitizer provided. For your own safety, you\u2019ll need to use it again when you\u2019re about to leave as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Your Appointment Time Will Be Very Carefully Selected<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While your orthodontist wants to help as many people as possible throughout the day, the current environment means it\u2019s important to limit the number of patients in the office at any given time. Appointments are now being scheduled further apart to decrease the chance of patients coming into contact with each other unnecessarily. As an added precaution, you\u2019ll be told not to arrive more than 5 minutes early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Parents Will Need to Wait or Wear a Mask<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most orthodontic patients are children, and that naturally raises the question of what parents should be doing during the procedure. Generally, it\u2019s recommended that after you\u2019ve answered screening questions, you should wait in your car while your little one is treated. It is possible to accompany your child if you think you need to, but you\u2019ll have to wear a mask. Bear in mind that both of you will need to have your temperatures checked at the beginning of the visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. The Orthodontist Will Enforce Safety Among Their Own Team Members<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All staff members will be wearing masks at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Air-purification system<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our office has installed air-purification system in the HVAC system . The are numerous medical-grade HEPA air-purifiers in our office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Correcting smiles is an important task, but your overall health is still something that needs to be carefully considered at all times, especially during the current pandemic. The next time you call your orthodontist to schedule an adjustment or examination, be sure to ask what changes have taken place so that you can enjoy peace of mind while you\u2019re driving to the practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Amin Mason acts as the board certified orthodontic specialist of the Polaris Orthodontic Center and is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. Dr. Mason is experienced working with children and adults. His practice is now open to accept patients and is completely committed to your safety. To schedule an appointment or ask about new protocols, visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polarisorthodonticcenter.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call (614) 781-6990.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Safety is a bigger concern in the dental setting than ever before, and orthodontics is no exception. By now, you\u2019re probably able to schedule appointments with your orthodontist in Columbus again, but you shouldn\u2019t expect your next visit to be like your previous ones. 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