Most dentists around the country were closed for a few months due to COVID-19, essentially only seeing patients with emergencies. However, many of them, including your dentist in Carlisle, have started to open back up for elective procedures like cleanings. If you’ve had a dental appointment recently, you might have noticed that things are a little different than they were pre-pandemic. One of the main differences is that you were most likely asked to rinse your mouth out before your appointment could begin. Why did your dentist have you rinse? Keep reading to learn the answer.
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