Your Dental Treatments during the COVID – 19 Outbreaks

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The entire world has been taken in a grip of panic in the wake of the Corona outbreak and London is no exception. In fact, gruesome figures related to the Corona virus are coming out every day. In this unprecedented circumstance, it is obvious that patients have many questions about COVID – 19 and precisely, what they should do when it comes to visiting a dentist. A renowned emergency dentist associated with the Chatfield Dental Centre in Battersea addresses some of those concerns in the following paragraphs of this blog post. Read on to find out more regarding the topic.

In this situation, it is of utmost importance to follow the guidelines of your local authorities. Some of the guidelines include the following:

• Maintain a minimal physical distance with everyone to minimise the effect of COVID – 19. Though this often proves inconvenient, it is also a reliable way to prevent the spreading of the virus and cut down the mortality rate.
• Frequently wash your hands with soap and water. Rub the palms with soap for about 20 seconds every time while washing your hands to get rid of the germs.
• Cover your sneezes and coughs with handkerchief, palm or elbow.
• Stay home if you are sick.

According to reports, elderly people and those suffering from certain chronic health conditions like diabetes, hypertension, lung disease and others are at a higher risk of contracting the COVID – 19 viral infections.

It is always welcome that you knock on your primary care doctor to discuss the specific concerns related to your health as well as that of other members in your household. It is also necessary for you to discuss the chances of contracting the virus provided you suffer from those underlying medical conditions.

Going for routine dentistry treatments during Corona outbreak

Once again, let us emphasise on the importance of following the recommendations of your local health authority in this context. However, having said that, it does not mean you should avoid taking care of your teeth and the gums because of the viral epidemic. Your body’s immune system starts from your mouth. Oral health conditions like periodontal disease or gum disease increase your chances of suffering from stroke, heart disease, Alzheimer’s and blood sugar. COVID – 19 outbreaks has made people panicky but at the same time health threats related to a weak and diseased mouth cannot be overlooked or ignored.

Dental emergency during COVID – 19 outbreaks

Dental emergencies always seem to occur at the most inconvenient and unexpected time. You can be rest assured that they won’t follow any different trend because of the on-going COVID – 19 outbreak. There’s just no option to ignore a dental emergency. Such conditions can be severely painful. Feel free to contact us at Chatfield Dental Centre. We are located at Chatfield Road in Battersea and stay open 6 days a week including Saturdays. Our qualified dentist offers a wide range of emergency dentistry treatments including the following:

• Chipped or broken teeth.
• Lost crowns or veneers.
• Tooth abscess.
• Severe toothache.
• Painful wisdom teeth.
• Gum problems.
• Mouth and teeth problems that are generally experienced after an accident.

Precautionary measures at our clinic to keep COVID – 19 at bay

Chatfield Dental Centre is an outright patient-centric practice. We maintain great cleaning and sanitising standards throughout the year to ensure the health safety of our patients. In the situation of a COVID – 19 outbreak, we have taken certain precautionary measures to keep the practice germ-free. We are using:

Specially formulated disinfectants that eradicate viruses and bacteria, including many blood-borne pathogens to sanitise the entire practice.
A wide range of protective gears including gloves, goggles and surgical masks are available for patients to minimise the risk of transmitting the germs.
Following hand hygiene recommendations, our dentists and support staff are washing their hands thoroughly between treating patients.

We are also keeping a tab on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) update in the UK. As a responsible oral health practice, we appreciate you to inform us over the phone or a text message before coming for your dental appointment in case you develop a cough or fever. The same is applicable for those who travelled abroad recently or tested positive for the Corona virus.