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Dentist cancellation

Krimpette — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 13:24:02 GMT

Had an appointment for my quarterly teeth cleaning this AM. The hygienist called to cancel. They had notice from the FDA to cancel all elective appointments, something to do with the spray from the ultrasonic machines.

What really concerns me is when they keep saying that things will be getting worse before they get better.

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tototwo — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 13:45:39 GMT

I cancelled a follow-up appointment with my eye surgeon last Friday. His office's waiting room is always too crowded - not enough chairs for all the waiting patients, so about 1/3 of patients stand up between rows of chairs and along the walls. Didn't seem like an environment I wanted to put myself into. Ha!

Every appointment I had, plus every committee and association I belong to, have cancelled all meetings and events indefinitely. My calendar is empty!

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LindaSal — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 14:12:21 GMT

I think many will close for a couple of weeks. My daughter is a dental assistant in Massachusetts and she stated this morning that they've had many cancellations and are only getting emergency calls this morning. It really is a difficult time for all who are working. Worried for people, hoping they are able to collect unemployment easily if they temporarily lose their job/hours. My husband and I are retired so we're okay. Still hard though as my adult kids look to us for comfort and we're doing our best to remain optimistic.

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SeaMaiden — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 14:13:40 GMT

so what if someone has a tooth emergency? Will people just have to suffer?

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LindaSal — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 14:17:30 GMT

@SeaMaiden Most dental offices will have a contact number to reach the doctor or assistant if they are having a problem. Many times the doctor will go in to take care of that particular patient. Just too costly to be open and paying employees if there is no revenue coming in.

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lolakimono — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 14:20:19 GMT

@Krimpette

I have one tomorrow to be fitted for my night guard. I was there three weeks ago to have the mould made. They called today to see if I could to a bit earlier tomorrow, which of course was fine. I told them since I am off, to call me back if they need to fill a time and I'll go. She said they were good for today.

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Winkk — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 14:22:00 GMT

My dentist put an email out last week saying they are open and have taken extra cleaning precautions.

But, I wouldn't be surprised if so many people cancel they will just close and the dentist will be on call.

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CelticCrafter — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 14:23:59 GMT

I wouldn't be going to any appointment that involved anything to do with my head...dentist, eye doctor, hair cut, hearing...

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Kachina624 — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 15:08:36 GMT

@CelticCrafter wrote:
I wouldn't be going to any appointment that involved anything to do with my head...dentist, eye doctor, hair cut, hearing...

@CelticCrafter I will be going to a cancer center hospital tomorrow for the second half of a procedure to remove a large basal cell carcinoma. It's a skin graft on my nose and must be done. Believe me, I wish I didn't have to do this.

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itsmagic — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 15:38:14 GMT

@Kachina624 So sorry to hear you have to go through that. Will be thinking of you.

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vsm — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 15:40:57 GMT

My best to you, @Kachina624 . Not an easy thing to deal with at any time, but especially now. Hang in there.

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threecees — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 16:25:50 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@CelticCrafter wrote:
I wouldn't be going to any appointment that involved anything to do with my head...dentist, eye doctor, hair cut, hearing...
@CelticCrafter I will be going to a cancer center hospital tomorrow for the second half of a procedure to remove a large basal cell carcinoma. It's a skin graft on my nose and must be done. Believe me, I wish I didn't have to do this.

@Kachina624 Best of luck to you. I had my second bout with skin cancer last

October, also on the nose. I actually had skin cancer removed on both sides

of my nose, different years.

Last year though was the first time that I had to have a skin graft. It took some time

to improve for me but it is looking a whole lot better. Just a dab of makeup on it

now and it is not to visible. Hope it works out fine for you too.

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Kachina624 — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 18:34:47 GMT

@threecees Thanks, this is my second bout too. My doctor, a cute, young thing, called this morning to advise that she just got back from a 2 week vacation in Brazil and is is quarantined for 2 weeks so can't do my surgery tomorrow. She offered me the option of seeing another doctor. I took it, so will go Wednesday.

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SilleeMee — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 18:50:07 GMT

I have a dental appt. on April 1. I plan on going but if they call me to cancel then I'll have no choice but to stay home. At this point I'm not cancelling. The dental office will have to make that decision for me first.

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camelot — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 18:56:41 GMT

Krimpette, good that you posted this as many on this forum were debating this topic.

Fyi: things always get worse before they get better. It's just how life goes.

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chickenbutt — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 19:07:11 GMT

My cleaning appt comes up in May, and wondering what might happen if this thing continues to rage for another couple of months. Not counting on fed gov to handle it properly at this point, so I imagine it will continue getting worse.

I would imagine the dentist's office would call me if I need to re-schedule.

Can you even imagine having to work in peoples' mouths at this time? YIKES!

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Krimpette — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 20:01:55 GMT

@chickenbutt As I mentioned, in my case, my appointment for dental cleaning was as 10:00 this morning. At 8:00, the hygienist called me to let me know of the alert they got from the FDA. From what she said, it was largely because of the ultrasonic cleaning, from which is there is considerable spray. At least that's what I understood her to say. She couldn't talk long because she had other calls to make. I told her I'd call back after all this and reschedule, though knowing my dentist's office, they'll probably call me first.

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shoesnbags — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 20:13:57 GMT

It’s @Kachina624 wrote:
@CelticCrafter wrote:
I wouldn't be going to any appointment that involved anything to do with my head...dentist, eye doctor, hair cut, hearing...
@CelticCrafter I will be going to a cancer center hospital tomorrow for the second half of a procedure to remove a large basal cell carcinoma. It's a skin graft on my nose and must be done. Believe me, I wish I didn't have to do this.

@Kachina624

I’m seeing my dermatologist tomorrow for a procedure to remove a pre-cancerous spot on my back. The biopsy described it as “severe” so I’ve decided to keep the appointment. Since it’s on my back, no one will be breathing in my face, and I really want to get this over with.

I wish you well tomorrow and speedy healing afterward.

Just saw your second post - good luck on Wednesday!

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chickenbutt — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 20:15:49 GMT

@Krimpette wrote:
@chickenbutt As I mentioned, in my case, my appointment for dental cleaning was as 10:00 this morning. At 8:00, the hygienist called me to let me know of the alert they got from the FDA. From what she said, it was largely because of the ultrasonic cleaning, from which is there is considerable spray. At least that's what I understood her to say. She couldn't talk long because she had other calls to make. I told her I'd call back after all this and reschedule, though knowing my dentist's office, they'll probably call me first.

That makes sense.

I hate cliches, but 'better safe than sorry'.

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Eileen in Virginia — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 21:44:26 GMT

Our dentist sent out an email today saying they were closing for 2 weeks, effective immediately, based on instructions from the Virginia Dental Association. She will treat patients with emergencies, telling us to text her if necessary.