“Are tooth fillings canceled because of the coronavirus?”
I am a 29 year old male. I had 2 fillings scheduled for early May. Are tooth fillings canceled because of the coronavirus?
4 Answers
We are currently doing all treatment with proper PPE.
During this COVID 19 time, the government considered many dental procedures to be non essential except for dental emergencies. If you feel your cavities need urgent attention or treatment, then call your dentist.
At this time, the American Dental Association is recommending that only emergency dental procedures be performed. These include root canals, abscesses, and facial trauma. The ADA has tentatively set April 26th as the date when non-emergent procedures can be performed. Keep in touch with your general Dentist to see if this date changes.
Fillings are not considered emergency treatment unless it's extremely deep and will cause other problems. Contact your dentist. You may have to reschedule.
