{"id":270,"date":"2020-06-01T01:26:15","date_gmt":"2020-06-01T01:26:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/blog\/?p=270"},"modified":"2020-06-22T01:26:36","modified_gmt":"2020-06-22T01:26:36","slug":"mouthrinse-dentist-las-cruces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/01\/mouthrinse-dentist-las-cruces\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do I Need a Mouthrinse before My Appointment?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-271\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dental-appointment-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Woman at appointment with dentist in Las Cruces.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dental-appointment-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dental-appointment-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dental-appointment-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dental-appointment-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dental-appointment-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Over the last several weeks, many businesses have had to close their doors, including your dentist in Las Cruces, except to provide immediate care.\u00a0 Now that you\u2019re able to schedule routine appointments again, you\u2019ll notice several changes your dentist has made to prevent the spread of coronavirus, like using a mouth rinse after brushing and flossing your teeth. Mouthrinse is included in your dentist\u2019s updated safety protocols to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/covid-19-safety-protocol.html\">combat the spread of coronavirus<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can Mouthwash Kill COVID-19?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We learn more about coronavirus each day, like its response to certain ingredients used in common mouthwashes. Among the various studies being performed involves learning more about the reproduction and transmission of the virus from the throat and salivary glands. With the virus spread by the throat and mouth, it\u2019s normal to question if mouthwash has any effect on killing coronavirus? COVID-19 is an \u201cenveloped virus\u201d because it has an outer lipid membrane created from the host cell where it originated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Researchers already know several ingredients in mouthrinses can interact with the membranes of enveloped viruses, including ethanol, povidone-iodine and cetylpyridinium. Although mouthrinses can\u2019t kill the source, it can temporarily reduce harmful pathogens in the mouth, including coronavirus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Do I Need to Use a Mouthrinse?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You expect to be asked to brush and floss your teeth before your appointment, but now you can assume you\u2019ll also be rinsing as well before interacting with your dental team. You\u2019ll decrease bacteria and viruses in the mouth to make it safer for your dentist to perform the care you need. You\u2019ll enjoy minty fresh breath while also doing your part to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your dentist will also be doing everything they can to keep you safe. They\u2019ve revamped their safety protocols to protect you from any cross-contamination. Besides wearing gloves and masks, they may also use face shields or plastic barriers. In addition to personal protective equipment, they\u2019ve also changed their standards to accommodate social distancing while ensuring the office is the cleanest place you visit all day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enjoy Safe Dental Care During COVID-19 Pandemic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we cope with the COVID-19 crisis, you have enough on your plate. You don\u2019t need to worry about getting anyone sick or placing your health at risk if you need to see your dentist. You can feel confident knowing your dental team in going the extra mile to create a clean environment while you invest in a healthy smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About Painted Skies Dental Center<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/who-we-are.html\">Painted Skies Dental Center<\/a> is committed to delivering the highest quality of care using the latest innovations in dentistry. Dr. Ramon and Natalie Ortiz combine their qualifications and experience with the latest technology to provide the superior services your teeth and gums need. We\u2019ve updated our safety standards to help stop the spread of COVID-19. If you have any questions about our safety protocols or need to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/contact-our-office.html\">schedule an appointment<\/a>, contact our office today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over the last several weeks, many businesses have had to close their doors, including your dentist in Las Cruces, except to provide immediate care.\u00a0 Now that you\u2019re able to schedule routine appointments again, you\u2019ll notice several changes your dentist has made to prevent the spread of coronavirus, like using a mouth rinse after brushing and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","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-270","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO 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