Do you have a compromised immune system? Are you over the age of 65? If you fall into either of these categories, you are considered to be most “at-risk” for contracting COVID-19. This highly contagious virus has caused a global pandemic, forcing people throughout the world to remain at home, wear face masks when venturing out for basic necessities, and practice the newly-coined term “social distancing” when around others. For months, dentist offices closed, seeing only patients with dental emergencies, but now that they’re open, you may be wondering, “Is it safe?” Read on to hear from a dentist in North Naples who is answering some of the most common concerns of at-risk patients like yourself.
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