{"id":36,"date":"2020-05-16T19:18:24","date_gmt":"2020-05-16T19:18:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dfwpediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=36"},"modified":"2020-06-09T19:20:26","modified_gmt":"2020-06-09T19:20:26","slug":"pediatric-dentist-in-willow-park-explains-why-handwashing-is-so-important-to-combat-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dfwpediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/16\/pediatric-dentist-in-willow-park-explains-why-handwashing-is-so-important-to-combat-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can Handwashing &amp; Sanitizing Help Beat COVID-19?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dfwpediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_294173292__1591671864_87391.jpg\" alt=\"a person washing their hands with soap and water\" class=\"wp-image-37\" width=\"296\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dfwpediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_294173292__1591671864_87391.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dfwpediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_294173292__1591671864_87391-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dfwpediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_294173292__1591671864_87391-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 296px) 100vw, 296px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you and your children being mindful of how thorough\nyou are when it comes to handwashing and using hand sanitizer? While COVID-19 remains\na threat to individuals of all ages, it is important that everyone in your\nfamily take the necessary precautions to combat the potential spread of this\nvirus. Whether your child is an avid hand-washer or prefers to revel in the dirt\naccumulated on their palms throughout the day, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfwpediatricdentistry.com\/advanced-safety-protocol.html\">pediatric\ndentist in Willow Park<\/a> explains why it\u2019s best to make sure these areas\nremain clean and germ-free at all times. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is Proper Handwashing Important? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Centers for Disease Control &amp;\nPrevention (CDC), handwashing is one of the most effective ways to beat COVID-19.\nHow is this possible? When mixing soap and warm water and making sure to\nscrub\/wash your hands for at least 20 seconds, it is effectively killing germs\nlocated on the palms, under the nailbeds, on the backside of the hands, between\nfingers, and along the wrists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This recommended technique not only prevents spreading\nCOVID-19, but it also minimizes the risk of spreading other viral illnesses and\ninfections (i.e. cold, flu, SARS). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though your child may be completely against the idea of\nwashing their hands, you must make sure that you are keeping them clean. This\nprocess should be performed in the following scenarios:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Before and after eating<\/li><li>After coming inside from outdoor play or a\npublic outing<\/li><li>After petting or touching an animal or handling\ntheir food<\/li><li>After blowing their nose, coughing, or sneezing<\/li><li>Before leaving the bathroom<\/li><li>After putting on their shoes<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Problems Can Occur as a Result of Poor Hand Hygiene?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Poor hand hygiene can not only cause your child to become\nsick, but it can also spread to other individuals and result in additional\nexposure and potential illness. When visiting the dentist\u2019s office, your child\nwill likely want to touch everything in sight. It can be hard for them to keep\ntheir hands to themselves. Fortunately, most dental offices, right now, are\nremoving all toys, magazines, and other kid-friendly activities from waiting\nrooms to minimize contamination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the touching of surfaces is only one potentially harmful\nresult. If your child\u2019s hands are dirty and filled with bacteria, this can\neasily transfer to their mouth and lead to an increased risk for tooth decay\nand gum disease. This is why washing hands before eating anything is vitally\nimportant for their oral and overall health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Use Hand Sanitizer if Soap and Water are Best?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While soap and water are considered the best solution for\ncombatting COVID-19, there are times when it is not readily available. In these\ninstances, make sure you are carrying hand sanitizer that contains at least\n60-95% alcohol. Whether you are out getting groceries with your little one or taking\nthem for a nature walk, this solution can help to rid your hands as well as\ntheirs from harmful germs and viruses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It will typically take about 20 seconds for it to dry, so\nmake sure you or your child do not wipe it off early. If the hands become dry,\napply lotion will help to rehydrate them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By taking these necessary precautions, you and your child will\nhave a much better chance of avoiding COVID-19 and remaining in perfectly good\nhealth during this uncertain time. If you have additional concerns about your\nlittle one\u2019s upcoming dental visit, speak to a member of their dental team to\nask about additional protocols being implemented to keep you and your child\nsafe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author <\/strong><br>\nDr. Robert Stroud achieved his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at Baylor College\nof Dentistry before completing a pediatric residency and becoming\nboard-certified with the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. As an\nexperienced dentist who leads the team at his dental office in Willow Park, TX,\nhe understands the concerns you might have about your child receiving necessary\ncare for their oral health at this time. This is why he is implementing safety\nprocedures to better prepare patients for their future appointments as well as\noffer valuable education on ways to combat the potential spread of COVID-19. To\nlearn more about what they are doing to prepare for your visit, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfwpediatricdentistry.com\/contact.html\">contact us<\/a> at <strong>(817) 441-2425<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you and your children being mindful of how thorough you are when it comes to handwashing and using hand sanitizer? While COVID-19 remains a threat to individuals of all ages, it is important that everyone in your family take the necessary precautions to combat the potential spread of this virus. 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