{"id":271,"date":"2020-06-23T19:58:37","date_gmt":"2020-06-23T19:58:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.capronparkdental.com\/blog\/?p=271"},"modified":"2024-08-14T01:40:25","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T01:40:25","slug":"how-to-practice-social-distancing-at-the-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.capronparkdental.com\/blog\/how-to-practice-social-distancing-at-the-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"How To: Practice Social Distancing at the Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It\u2019s safe to say that transitioning out of quarantine and starting a \u201cnew normal\u201d in life has been quite the adjustment. Hunting for toilet paper, wearing a mask 24\/7, and working from home more often than not is a daily reminder of that. Although following all of the guidelines was a bit tricky at first, now keeping a 6-foot distance almost comes naturally. Until you get to your dental appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For many patients, their upcoming visit to the dentist can be a bit anxiety-inducing since they don\u2019t know what to expect or how to follow the recommendations put forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To help ease your concerns, your dentist in Attleboro is sharing three ways you can practice social distancing at your appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Follow the New Waiting Room Protocol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The typical waiting room experience before this pandemic has been completely retrofitted to implement physical distancing, limit the number of people in the office at any given time, and reduce the spread of harmful germs. With that in mind, dentists across the U.S. are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n