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Is it really a surprise though? Not all tech companies operate in "essential" sector and right now people I would consider essential ( say.. dentists ) are clos
by A4ET8a8uTh0 7y ago
Is it really a surprise though? Not all tech companies operate in "essential" sector and right now people I would consider essential ( say.. dentists ) are closing their doors until the worst is over. No one is immune now. Hmm. I could have said yet and no pun intended.
- esturk 7y agoVery little oral procedures are essential. If people have to be in a lot of pain and otherwise not be able to function, they can get that checked at the ER.
- A4ET8a8uTh0 7y agoI never heard of this. Could you elaborate a little bit? It kind of makes sense in my head, but I am curious what the rationale is.
- esturk 7y agoMaybe it's a first world mentality to think oral procedures at the dentist are necessary. If it truly is, ie. in a life threatening way, then it should be treatable in the ER no? I guess the other reply put it more succinctly. It is rarely urgent.
- hashmal 7y agoVery little oral procedures are urgent. Most of them are essential.
- nilkn 7y agoIndeed, even periodontitis has been implicated in serious health developments like Alzheimer’s disease. Dental hygiene is very important but rarely needs to be done on a strict deadline.
- esturk 7y agoThat's not true. Periodontis may cause more beta amyloids but whether beta amyloids is the real cause of Alzheimers is not conclusive. Drugs that's suppose to down regulate beta amyloids have shown no efficacy on Alzheimer's. As in, it is not clear whether beta amyloid is a cause of or a symptom of the disease.
- ghaff 7y agoMy dentist is closed for non-urgent/emergency but will take patients on an as-needed basis for things that need to be dealt with immediately. I imagine that's fairly common.