At the office of Douglas G. Hope, we’re open for patients experiencing dental emergencies in Escondido, San Marcos, and the surrounding areas. Wondering if it’s safe to come and see Dr. Hope for emergency care? Here’s what you need to know about safety at our office.
We Are Taking Every Precaution To Keep Patients Safe During COVID-19
We have implemented social distancing policies, spread out patient appointments to minimize the number of people in our office at once, and implemented patient checks to reduce the risk of treating someone who has COVID-19 coronavirus.
In addition, we are disinfecting and sanitizing all common surfaces, and following OSHA and CDC guidelines for sanitizing operatories, dental tools, and other equipment to minimize the spread of viruses and bacteria.
Finally, we are wearing PPE like masks, glasses, and face shields to help protect our staff against COVID-19 coronavirus, and ensure that it does not spread to our patients. You can trust us to do everything we can to keep you safe.
Seeing An Emergency Dentist Is Much Safer Than Going To The Emergency Room
Most dental emergencies do not require an ER visit, since emergency rooms do not usually have the dental staff required to treat them properly. You should only go to the ER with extremely serious, life-threatening conditions like a broken jaw or a dental issue that is interfering with your breathing.
Otherwise, seeing an emergency dentist is much faster, much cheaper, and much safer. At an ER, your risk of being exposed to COVID-19 is much higher, since it’s likely that most hospitals are treating multiple patients who have been exposed to the virus. Coming to see the team at the office of Dr. Douglas G. Hope is a much better option.
You Should Never Wait To Get Help For A Dental Emergency
Don’t think that you can “wait out” COVID-19, and get dental care when the threat passes. This virus could be around for months, and the longer you wait to get emergency care, the more likely it is that you will develop further oral health complications.
For example, if you have a toothache and get care right away, and Dr. Hope finds that your tooth is infected, he can use root canal therapy to save it. But if you wait, the tooth may continue to decay and die. It may require extraction and replacement with a dental implant or bridge, which is a much more costly and complex procedure.
It’s always a good idea to get help right away if you think you have a dental emergency, so give us a call at (760) 480-8883 to schedule a consultation right away.
Get The Dental Care You Need From The Office Of Dr. Douglas Hope Now
You can trust the team at the office of Dr. Douglas G. Hope to provide you with the best dental care in Escondido. We are taking every possible step to protect our patients and staff throughout this outbreak, and we’re still available to provide you with the same-day emergency care you need. So don’t wait, and don’t risk your dental health. Contact us at (760) 480-8883 to schedule an appointment right away.
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