Dental FAQs During COVID-19 Pandemic
Should I visit my dentist during Covid-19?
Many medical and dental practices now have sufficient personal protective equipment and have instituted comprehensive safety measures to help protect you, the doctor and office staff, and other patients. At Elite Care Dental in Covina, we have taken more than standard precautions to ensure the safety of our patients. Click here to see our PPE Protocols. Do not feel anxious about visiting in person, just call the practice at 626-332-1138 and we will take care of you.
Dr. Jindia is also providing telehealth services. This may mean appointments by phone call, or virtual visits using a video chat service. Ask our front staff to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Jindia for a new or ongoing non-urgent matter. If, after speaking to you, Dr. Jindia would like to see you in person, he will let you know.
When should I schedule my next dental appointment?
First and foremost, if you're experiencing any type of dental emergency—swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, pain, trauma from an accident, or if you have a dental concern related to an underlying condition (chemotherapy, uncontrolled diabetes, etc.)—it's important to call Dr. Jindia as soon as possible since we are open for emergency procedures and visits.
If you're in need of a cleaning, all you need to do is call us at 626-332-1138 and our front staff will schedule you for a quick visit to our office. Needless to say, you can be assured of our precautionary measures and state-of-the-art tools that will keep your visit to Dr. Jindia a short and sweet one.
What types of dental procedures are considered an emergency during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Emergency procedures depend upon the level of pain or discomfort the patient is experiencing. However, these procedures would include the following:
Emergency treatment for pain and swelling
Depending on severity these would include medicated restorations—fillings, drainage of swellings and infections, as well as the removal of the inflamed nerve tissue of a tooth—pulpotomy.
Extraction of severely mobile, fractured, or decayed teeth
Denture adjustments of sore spots
These spots should be attended to as they can lead to open wounds that may become further complicated, causing infection.
Refilling prescription medications
Please call us at 626-332-1138 and consult with Dr. Jindia. With the advent of telemedicine, you may not need to come into the office to be seen.