While everyone is thinking of Quarantine Fatigue and some even talking about Pandemic Cabin Fever both leading to Mental Health issues. What about your Dental Health ?

Let me share a recent Media release :

Dental disaster: One year after first lockdowns dentists around the world confront the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on people’s oral health: higher incidence of tooth decay and more advanced gum disease 

Changing routines: people skipping twice-daily toothbrushing, snacking between meals at home, and not visiting the dentist

What does this mean to you. Well after refraining from visiting dentist during the lockdowns it’s time to consider getting your routine dental check-up again. BUT hold on don’t rush into it. Weigh the options of the Covid19 virus scenario in your locality and consider the risks with an open and balanced mindset. If are not sure how to make the decision; you should talk to your Dentist. Reach out to your professional dental team and get their advice.

Bear in mind in most cases there is still so much of uncertainty and changes are ever happening. Foe instance if The Delta Variant is still rampant in your locality, you may want to take a step back and wait it out a little longer.

ln the other hand your community or locality maybe vaccinated to a high percentage and case numbers maybe down. In that case You could venture and take the dental appointment.

Please also consider your personal risk factors if you have compromised health conditions then do get your GP’s advice as well.

Generally speaking you got to weigh the delay and the risk to your teeth and gums with your risk to Contracting the Covid19 virus.