{"id":113,"date":"2020-03-23T20:20:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-23T20:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hartorthosmiles.com\/blog\/?p=113"},"modified":"2020-04-06T20:23:46","modified_gmt":"2020-04-06T20:23:46","slug":"orthodontist-coronavirus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hartorthosmiles.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/23\/orthodontist-coronavirus\/","title":{"rendered":"COVID-19: What Should You Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hartorthosmiles.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/23\/orthodontist-coronavirus\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hartorthosmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_124628363__1586204509_15867-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Older man with glasses thinking\" class=\"wp-image-114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hartorthosmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_124628363__1586204509_15867-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hartorthosmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_124628363__1586204509_15867-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hartorthosmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_124628363__1586204509_15867.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The spread of COVID-19 has made it a very uncertain time.\nThere\u2019s a lot of information out there with seemingly an endless amount of\nsuggestions. That\u2019s why your orthodontist has included some information about\nthe warning signs of COVID-19 as well as what you can do to help prevent it. Plus,\nyou can see how you should handle an orthodontic emergency during quarantine.\nRead to learn more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Signs of the Coronavirus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While symptoms may not show up until 5 to 10 days after\ncoming in contact with the virus, or even not at all, it\u2019s vital that you can\nrecognize these common warning signs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fever<\/li><li>Cough<\/li><li>Shortness of breath<\/li><li>Trouble breathing<\/li><li>Persistent pain in the chest<\/li><li>Blueish lips or face<\/li><li>Confusion or inability to arouse<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Can Do to Stay Safe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step you can take to stay safe is educating\nyourself on how it spreads. It spreads from person to person, 6 feet apart or\nunder, through respiratory droplets from coughs, sneezes, and breathing. The\nbest way to avoid being affected is to quarantine\u2014don\u2019t come in contact with\nanyone and you will dramatically minimize your chances of getting the virus. Be\nsure to constantly wash your hands as you could touch surfaces that have the\nvirus on them. If you are around others, cover your mouth and nose with a cloth\nfacemask. This helps protect you, but more importantly, it prevents you from\nspreading the virus if you already have it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also vital to minimize the germs in your home as much\nas possible. This means throwing away tissues immediately, wiping down surfaces\n(don\u2019t forget light switches, phones, and other highly touched areas). This\nalso extends to your oral health, so be sure that you\u2019re using a clean\ntoothbrush and maintaining good dental hygiene through brushing and flossing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are You Experiencing an Orthodontic Emergency?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>But what if you\u2019re having an orthodontic emergency? Your\northodontist in Cleburne is closed for elective services to help prevent the\nspread of COVID-19, however they are still ready and able to get you out of\npain and back to smiling. If a bracket or wire comes loose, don\u2019t panic! You can\nuse dental wax to cover the pointed part and protect your mouth from getting\ncut. After, call your orthodontist immediately. They will tell you to come in\nfor treatment right away or they will give you next steps to make yourself more\ncomfortable while at home. If any part of your orthodontics breaks or doesn\u2019t\nfeel right, your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hartorthosmiles.com\/orthodontic-emergencies.html\">emergency\northodontist<\/a> can help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a stressful time, but you can arm yourself with\ninformation! Remember these tips and lookout for the common symptoms to stay\nhealthy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet the Orthodontist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. James A. Hart is committed to helping his patients in\ntheir time of need, which is why he\u2019s still available to treat orthodontic\nemergencies during the outbreak of the Coronavirus. If you have any questions\nabout how to stay safe, don\u2019t hesitate to contact Dr. Hart through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hartorthosmiles.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or by phone\nat (817) 645-2432. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The spread of COVID-19 has made it a very uncertain time. 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Read to learn more! <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hartorthosmiles.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/23\/orthodontist-coronavirus\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-113","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>COVID-19: What Should You Do? - Hart Orthodontics Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"During this time of uncertainty, read to learn about the coronavirus and what you should do if you need an orthodontist in Cleburne.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hartorthosmiles.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/23\/orthodontist-coronavirus\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"COVID-19: What Should You Do? 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