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Had to visit my dentist today, wore rubber gloves for covid protection but when i got into office i removed them, then was asked where my bad tooth was and i, without thinking, placed my finger in my mouth, now i'm so worried! am i in bad danger now?
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Relax. Unless your hands were contaminated (which they probably were not) you will remain perfectly healthy.
Answered 3/31/2021
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Agree with Dr. Davantzis. Please remember that surface contamination is a minor mode of transmission for COVID 19 and most medical/ dental facilities in this country make an effort to maintain a high level of cleanliness.
Answered 4/1/2021
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