{"id":111,"date":"2020-05-22T13:57:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-22T13:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/?p=111"},"modified":"2020-05-22T13:57:01","modified_gmt":"2020-05-22T13:57:01","slug":"what-type-of-mask-can-prevent-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/what-type-of-mask-can-prevent-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"What Type of Mask Can Prevent COVID-19?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Due to the emergence of COVID-19, the CDC recommends wearing a covering over your face when you go out in public or are around other people. This is in an effort to control the spread of the virus by limiting droplet spread, which is how it is transmitted. There are many different types of masks and cloth coverings that you can use to keep fluids from spreading, but only a few are uniquely made to keep aggressive viruses out. Read on to learn more about masks and what one your emergency dentist in Irving is using to keep patients safe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Are Homemade Masks Effective? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For anybody going out into public and who will be practicing\nsocial distancing, the CDC recommends wearing a cloth facial covering that\nincludes multiple layers (if possible) to reduce the spread of saliva droplets\nfrom speaking, sneezing, and coughing. For patients who have the virus and don\u2019t\nknow, this can keep them from accidentally infecting others, so it\u2019s as much as\na safety precaution for yourself as it is for your community. The CDC doesn\u2019t\nrecommend placing masks on children under two, or anyone that could have difficulty\nbreathing with one on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are the Different Types of Medical Masks?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are several different types of medical masks that are\nall used to prevent different illnesses. Viruses and any sickness that can be\ntransmitted by bodily fluid transfer to the mucous membrane (eyes, nose, or\nmouth) require specific materials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The N95 respirator mask is a tighter-fitted mask that is\nable to filter out 95 percent of very small particles that can be inhaled,\nincluding viruses and bacteria. It also blocks out splashes, sprays, and large\ndroplets. These high fluid-filtering masks are known as ASTM level 3 masks. While\nthere are many different ones you can choose from, the N95 is the most common\nthat you\u2019ll see in stores and the same mask used to prevent the spread of the\nflu. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will Wearing a Mask Really Prevent the Contraction COVID-19?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to the CDC, there\u2019s no current data that can\nstatistically calculate how much wearing a mask will be able to reduce your\nrisk of contracting COVID-19. However, they do know that it\u2019s spread via droplet\ntransfer to hard surfaces and other people. Since wearing a mask can limit\nthis, it\u2019s supposed that at the very least, wearing a mask in public will\nprevent accidental droplet spread if you are infected and aren\u2019t aware of it.\nThat\u2019s why the CDC currently recommends wearing some type of cloth facial\ncovering whenever you go out in public or meet with groups of people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is it Safe to Go To The Dentist? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your dentist in Irving uses the highest level of\nfluid-filtering masks to make sure that droplet transfer is minimal risk, since\nthey\u2019ll be working near and in your mouth. That way, you can rest assured that\nyou\u2019ll remain safe while receiving the dental treatment that you need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Rafiq Hirji is passionate about providing his patients\nwith trustworthy and high-quality dental care. That\u2019s why he and his staff are\nmeeting and exceeding the CDC safety guidelines during the COVID-19 crisis.\nThat includes wearing ASTM level 3 masks at all times along with splash shields.\nFor questions or to learn more about our safety\nprotocols<\/a>, visit Daily Smiles MacArthur Dental and Orthodontics\u2019 website or\ncall 972-546-4114.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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