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In reply to the discussion: Would you keep a dental appointment during this time? [View all]Baclava
(12,047 posts)79. For a regular cleaning, no, but if you are having pain and swelling, yes
A little pain now could quickly lead to a bigger problem at any time. You dont want a massive infection problem with pain happening on a weekend.
Get seen and started on antibiotics if needed ASAP. If its just a cavity they will tell u if u can wait.
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Yep, I'm on the short list too. Hope someone is scared more than me and cancels. I'm in pain. n/t
zackymilly
Mar 2020
#56
If your doctor office doesn't have separate waiting rooms for 'sick' and 'non-sick'...
zackymilly
Mar 2020
#80
I have a small French class meets at the home of a lovely 96 year old. One of our members has
emmaverybo
Mar 2020
#25
Haven't heard about my book club yet, but I think the Bunco group just self-canceled...
Hekate
Mar 2020
#92
I just had an appointment and I debated the same thing. I did go, because (1) I trust the ...
SWBTATTReg
Mar 2020
#5
Funny! Just had a root canal done last Tuesday and I pretty much have no choice but to go
alwaysinasnit
Mar 2020
#45
My dentist and hip replacement surgeon recommend I take an antibiotic
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
Mar 2020
#16
I'm under orders to take 5 months after surgery before having mere dental hygiene done...
Hekate
Mar 2020
#63
I have a crown scheduled for Tuesday, but I am hesitating. Maybe I should postpone. nt
tblue37
Mar 2020
#22
Well, considering that I have MANY risk factors, as well as being 69 years old, I just
tblue37
Mar 2020
#29
No--mine are just one visit. I had a crown done a month ago in just one visit. nt
tblue37
Mar 2020
#32
Yes, they make it in-house while I wait. The whole appointment took 90 minutes,
tblue37
Mar 2020
#42
I have never had a temporary crown. (I had a crown done about 20 years ago, and
tblue37
Mar 2020
#51
I had a crown a month ago & was scheduled for another next Tuesday, but I just chickened out and
tblue37
Mar 2020
#39
Yes--actually, temperature sensitivity with all my teeth. Even the water they use during a
tblue37
Mar 2020
#46
ESSENTIAL appts only! No way in hell am I going to get my teeth cleaned next week.
apcalc
Mar 2020
#50