{"id":19,"date":"2020-07-30T13:12:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-30T13:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sunnydentallancaster.com\/blog\/?p=19"},"modified":"2020-08-04T13:15:25","modified_gmt":"2020-08-04T13:15:25","slug":"4-reasons-dentist-in-lancaster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sunnydentallancaster.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/30\/4-reasons-dentist-in-lancaster\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Reasons Not to Postpone Your Dental Appointment During COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sunnydentallancaster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_332458901__1596546489_37865-300x192.jpg\" alt=\"person calling their dentist in Lancaster to schedule an appointment while wearing a mask\" class=\"wp-image-20\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sunnydentallancaster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_332458901__1596546489_37865-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sunnydentallancaster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_332458901__1596546489_37865-768x492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sunnydentallancaster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_332458901__1596546489_37865.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With so much uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, it can feel unsafe stepping foot out of your home. In some situations, making that decision may be putting yourself at risk of developing other health issues, like cavities, tooth infections, and gum disease. Although it may seem daunting visiting your dentist in Lancaster during the pandemic, you can rest-assured that your health is their top priority. Read on to learn four reasons why you don\u2019t want to postpone your treatment or routine dental cleaning and checkups. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoid Needing Invasive &amp; Costly Treatments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For some patients, putting off a much-needed treatment or their\nregular checkup and cleaning could allow a small, lingering oral health problem\nto develop into something more serious. In order to treat severe issues, invasive\nand more costly treatments are typically required due to the extent of the\ndamage to your mouth. Although it may seem tempting to try to save money and\nstay at home by ignoring symptoms like tooth infections or severe dental\nsensitivity, this will likely result in you needing to spend even more money\ntreating the problem down the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stop Oral Health Problems From Causing You Pain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A small cavity may cause you little to no discomfort or\npain, especially if your dentist diagnoses and treats the issue before it has a\nchance to progress. However, if it\u2019s left unaddressed, the damage will only get\nworse, likely resulting in even more pain and discomfort. When harmful oral\nbacteria are allowed access to the inner chamber of a tooth via dental decay,\nthey can infect a vulnerable cluster of nerves and tissue, called the pulp. When\nthis becomes infected, it can result in excruciating toothaches that need to be\ntreated with root canal therapy. In order to prevent it from getting to this\npoint, it\u2019s vital to visit your dentist every six months for checkups and\ncleanings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Know That Dentists Are Taking Safety Precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although going in public spaces during the COVID-19 crisis\ncan be daunting, it\u2019s important to realize that some places are safer than\nothers. Healthcare facilities, like your dentist\u2019s office, are following strict\nprotocols suggested by the world\u2019s leading infection control organizations,\nincluding CDC and WHO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dental Checkups Do More Than Look After Your Mouth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it may not seem like it, your dentist doesn\u2019t just\nprevent you from getting cavities. They are often your first line of defense against\na variety of medical and health conditions, including undiagnosed diabetes, TMJ\ndysfunction, teeth grinding (bruxism), and even oral cancer. By looking in your\nmouth and at your oral health history, these professionals are sometimes the\nfirst people to spot early symptoms of these serious problems, allowing you to\ntreat them fast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the COVID-19 crisis, it\u2019s important to prioritize your\nhealth. While visiting your dentist in Lancaster may be a daunting task, it\u2019s very\nimportant to call and schedule your appointments. You can rest-assured that\nthey\u2019re prioritizing your health and safety every step of the way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Sunny Dental, we offer the care and expertise of seven\ndentists, including our board-certified pediatric dentist that is specially trained\nto provide dentistry to kids and teens. During the COVID-19 crisis, we are\ntaking additional measures for our patients\u2019 safety. We are also remaining open\nfor all routine preventive, cosmetic, restorative, and emergency dental appointments.\nFor questions or to schedule an appointment, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunnydentallancaster.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call 469-765-8050.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With so much uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, it can feel unsafe stepping foot out of your home. In some situations, making that decision may be putting yourself at risk of developing other health issues, like cavities, tooth infections, and gum disease. 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