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There\u2019s no doubt about it\u2014COVID-19 has impacted basically every facet of life. From the way you shop to working from home and eating more meals at home, you\u2019ve altered how you interact with others, especially when it comes to greetings. Even routine dental appointments will look different now because of the pandemic. When you visit your dentist in Kernersville, in place of a friendly handshake or hug, you\u2019ll need to find another way to say hello. In this post, you\u2019ll learn why less contact is best and how you can greet your dental team sans hand contact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Reasons to Limit Contact with Others<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While there are still many unknowns about this coronavirus, one thing is clear at this point: COVID-19 is spread through droplets from person to person. Most often, infected droplets contaminate a person\u2019s hands, which come into contact with their mouth, eyes, or nose and allow the virus to enter the system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have constantly encouraged people to wash their hands often, but even with hand sanitizer and frequent washings, germs can still pass from person to person on their hands. As a result, everyone has been told to minimize their contact with those outside their household. The experts at the CDC have determined that, as much as possible, people need to remain at least six feet apart from others to slow the spread of the virus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ways You Can Greet Your Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although your dental team is undoubtedly excited to see you in the office again, hugs and handshakes should be avoided to keep everyone healthy. Here are some alternative greetings you can use instead:<\/p>\n\n\n\n