To all of our valued patients,
Cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-2019) continue to increase in the United States. The state and the entire nation are mounting a coordinated response to fight this pandemic.
Fountainhead Dentistry is committed to protecting our patients and community; therefore we have decided to close the office from 3/16/20 until 5/12/20.
We will continue to remain available over telephone 301-797-6950 during normal office hours. We will still see patients for any dental emergency treatment.
After hours you can reach us at 301-797-6950 or 301-745-1413.
We are sorry for the inconvenience, but your health and safety are our primary concern.
You can call Meritus Health – 301-790-9170 – if you are concerned that you may be experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. You can email questions and concerns to [email protected], which should be answered within 48 hours. To see the rest of Meritus Health’s updates, follow this link (https://www.meritushealth.com/patients-visitors/public-notice/).
We have included the current CDC guidelines below. If you are experiencing fever and symptoms of respiratory illness, have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19, or have recently traveled to an area with ongoing spread, we recommend that you contact your doctor.
What are the Symptoms?
- Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Emergency warning signs – if you have these seek medical attention immediately!
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
- New confusion of inability to arouse
- Bluish lips or face
How does COVID-19 Spread?
- Mainly person-to-person
- Between people in close contact (6 feet)
- Through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes
Areas with Widespread or Sustained Transmission
- China
- Iran
- Most European Countries
- United Kingdom and Ireland
- South Korea
How to Prevent
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
- Stay home when you are sick
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at
least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and
after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
- If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol
- Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a
facemask
- CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.
- Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others. The use of facemasks is also crucial for health workers and people who are taking care of someone in close settings
