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Hi, thank you for hosting! I really do worry about dental appointments. I’ve had a few during this pandemic and thankfully have been fine, but my high risk mother now has a series of dental appointments and I’m worried for her. She doesn’t take the same precautions I do, and I can’t be in the room with her. Should I be worried? And should people quarantine after dental appointments?

I’ve been decontaminating groceries since the beginning, but my boyfriend does not. He’s been fine. It almost makes me want to stop, but my OCD is too far gone at this point lol

Thank you! I read that a while ago, but still worry.

Ugh, that’s terrible. I don’t understand why people don’t follow the basic precautions, especially a dental office. Good luck with the next place!

It sounds like your dentist is taking all of the precautions, which is good! I’m glad you felt safe and got your teeth taken care of. It’s a bit difficult for some dental offices here to take all of the same precautions. Some offices are in high rises, so there’s no waiting in the car or not passing other patients since there’s an elevator and one way in/out. I wasn’t entirely comfortable at my dentist because I felt they could have done more. I called my mom’s dentist before her appointment and they said they’re taking all of the precautions, but tough to really know since I can’t go in. Keeping my fingers crossed. Thanks for wishing her luck! I appreciate it!