{"id":101,"date":"2020-03-30T13:19:10","date_gmt":"2020-03-30T13:19:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drdonna4kidsteeth.com\/blog\/?p=101"},"modified":"2020-04-06T11:25:53","modified_gmt":"2020-04-06T11:25:53","slug":"emergency-dentist-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drdonna4kidsteeth.com\/blog\/emergency-dentist-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Children\u2019s Emergency Dental Prevention Tips for COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drdonna4kidsteeth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_333278695__1585574714_48343-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"bored child looking out their window \" class=\"wp-image-102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drdonna4kidsteeth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_333278695__1585574714_48343-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.drdonna4kidsteeth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_333278695__1585574714_48343-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.drdonna4kidsteeth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_333278695__1585574714_48343.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As a parent, your greatest concern during the\nCOVID-19 pandemic is probably to make sure that your child stays safe,\nespecially since younger children are so vulnerable and active. Even though you\nmay feel scared and worried, with proper preventive care recommended by the\nCDC, you can keep your child safe. Read on to learn the best ways to protect your\nchild from the virus and how to reach your emergency dentist if you experience\nany type of urgent oral situation while self-isolating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">COVID-19 Prevention Tips for Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most intimidating and fearsome traits about the COVID-19\nvirus is that scientists aren\u2019t incredibly familiar with it. Fortunately, they\nare aware of how parents can keep their child safe and healthy during the\npandemic. Here are some preventive tips from the Centers for Disease Control\nand Prevention:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Frequently clean your child\u2019s hands using antibacterial soap, washing for 20 seconds. <\/li><li>Avoid taking them out to public places where people could be sick.<\/li><li>Clean and disinfect any high-traffic areas of your house, such as any activity or play rooms.<\/li><li>Wash items such as stuffed animals at the warmest possible setting (according to the care instructions on the tag). Dirty clothes from someone who is sick can be washed with other people\u2019s clothing and items.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Because COVID-19 is spread by droplets transferred to the mucous membrane, the key is to keep as many surfaces as possible that your child interacts with completely clean, which is why professionals recommend to target game rooms and activity areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children Are More Likely To Present With Mild Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, many children with COVID-19 present with typically mild symptoms. These include cold-like signs such as a fever, runny nose, cough, and occasionally, vomiting or diarrhea. Specialists report that it isn\u2019t known whether children are at a higher risk of contracting severe illness or not. However, if your child has an underlying medical condition such as asthma or diabetes, it\u2019s more likely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child does present with serious symptoms, be sure to\ncontact your local emergency room or doctor\u2019s office before showing up there.\nThis allows them to prepare and protect their staff and patients from infection\nand provide excellent treatment for your child. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Can Do If You Experience a Dental Emergency While Self-Isolating<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, COVID-19 isn\u2019t the only issue parents have to\nworry about. Many children are out of school and self-isolating with their\nfamilies, which also increases their chances of experiencing a dental\nemergency. Instead of taking them to their local ER, where there will likely be\nan increase in traffic and patients, bring them to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drdonna4kidsteeth.com\/emergency-kids-dentistry.html\">their\nemergency dentist<\/a>. Even though many dental professionals have stopped\nadministering preventive, cosmetic, and restorative procedures during the\npandemic, they are accepting all patients that require urgent care. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although these unsure times can be scary and intimidating to\ndeal with, many parents are taking the preventive steps they need to in order\nto keep their child safe and healthy. Even if you\u2019re self-isolating,\nemergencies can happen, just remember that you have more options than your\nlocal ER, especially if your little one experiences a chipped, knocked-out, or\nbroken tooth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Barefield Pediatric Dentistry, we offer the services and\nexpertise of five dental professionals, many of which are board-certified through\nthe American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. This means that they\u2019ve completed additional\nyears of training and schooling to focus especially on treating developing\nsmiles and helping young patients feel comfortable at the dental office. We\noffer a variety of services tailored to children, including special needs\ndentistry, sedation, and fast and pain-free emergency dental care. For\nquestions or to schedule an emergency appointment, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drdonna4kidsteeth.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call 972-298-7560.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a parent, your greatest concern during the COVID-19 pandemic is probably to make sure that your child stays safe, especially since younger children are so vulnerable and active. Even though you may feel scared and worried, with proper preventive care recommended by the CDC, you can keep your child safe. 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