Postponing is good option if not an emergency or urgent.
However, if all precautions are followed (for example, ventilation, sterilization, fumigation system, pre and post wipe with appropriate surface disinfectant, appropriate PPE kits, N95 masks, covid19 test, covid19 declaration, etc),..Effective and basic Infection Control Protocols, at Entry, Reception at Operatory, Clinic Area, it's safe to undergo with additional use of "Rubber dam for RCT" to minimise oral salivary contamination.
There is possibility of cross infection too, if strict appointment system is not followed and have wait in common area.
High standards also provide consistency throughout so that you receive quality care.
It is important to make informed clinical decisions, So, if your doc has advised you to wait, definitely he might have analysed that your condition is ok to wait...or if he has suggested for treatment he knows his duties in treating you. You can however, also ask him what all precautions he is following..nothing wrong. It's better to evaluate with all reasoning.
Regarding second part of your question, the roots may not get damaged so quickly, however make one more vist to your doc to reevaluate the status in another 15 days or so... It's also not good to totally ignore as this pandemic conditions is going to stay for some time more.
Overall it's your choice,...the need, urgency, emergency, selection of operatory system vs how safe it's to wait and for how long!
Answered2020-05-20 10:39:29
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