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HIV or Hepatitis risk from dental check
I went to dentist for dental checkup. It was a normal checkup no surgery or any other dental procedure. The dentist inserted her magnifying glass instrument to check my oral region and used a machine to spray water in mouth. I have health anxiety and so I have fear that what if the instrument used on me was not cleaned properly sterilized properly then can I get disease such as HIV, Hepatitis or HPV.
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No need to worry instruments will be sterilized
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There are none to slim chances for you to get all these diseases.
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visit a mental health professional for your health anxiety
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Hello.
Nothing to panic
Sterlized instruments will be used on every single patient
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Hi, u don't need to worry about that, every instrument will be sterilized and kept..
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Dr. Deeksha Sharma
Dentist
4 yrs exp
Delhi
Sterilisation and disinfection protocol are being followed so transmission rate is nil.
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Nothing to worry about.
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
Every dental instrument is sterilized after every use. There is nothing to worry.
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Dr. Inavolu Shamini
Dentist
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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Do not worry about it
All the instruments will be sterilized
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