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How to Respond to an Orthodontic Emergency During the COVID-19 Crisis

March 13, 2020

Filed under: Uncategorized — huntingtonortho @ 12:56 pm
teenage girl brunette having braces placed by orthodontist

With the current COVID-19 pandemic that has swept the nation, and has hit the state of New York hard, the American Dental Association (ADA) and New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) have set some protective guidelines for your local orthodontist to follow, which limits the types of treatments that can be provided. However, there is still help available if you suffer from an orthodontic emergency. As you continue reading, you’ll learn what types of trauma require immediate treatment and the COVID-19 warning signs to be on the lookout for.

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