Who "Nose" This Hack to Protect Yourself From the Coronavirus? #COVID19

Did you know? Your Nose is the First Line of Defense Against #COVID19

When you breathe through your nose properly, the air that enters your body is sterilized by Nitric Oxide (NO). NO is such a powerful gas that when combined with Nitrogen, it becomes a commonly used sterilization substance in the medical field to disinfect tools.

Studies have shown #antiviral activity of Nitric Oxide gas during the Coronavirus SARS outbreak in 2005, as well as current clinical trials that started in March 2020.

To maximize the sterilizing effects of NO gas in your body, consciously replace mouth breathing with nasal breathing.

Nitric Oxcide: "Molecule of the Year"

In 1989, Nitric Oxide was named "Molecule of the Year" by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. So what exactly is Nitric Oxide? It's a colorless gas that your body is constantly producing in your paranasal #sinuses. It improves pulmonary function as well as sterilizes the air that enters your body.

Studies

To read more about how Nitric Oxide can protect you from the Coronavirus, check out the links below.

1. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04290871
   

2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/8971255/
   

3. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04290871

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Doctor’s Advice: Should I Still Come in For My Dental Appointment? #COVID19

The coronavirus is proving to be deadly to certain populations of people. With all the COVID-19 panic happening, people may be wondering what the best way to go about their daily lives is. When it comes to coming into our office at Aesthetic Smiles, here’s everything you should know:

1. Dental offices in general are extremely sterile

Even before the outbreak of COVID-19, dental & medical offices were already practicing good sterilization habits. After every patient, each room is wiped down and sanitized in preparation for the next patient. All tools are sterilized after every use and the staff is required to wash their hands frequently.

2. Now, even more precautions are being taken

Rest assured, our dental office was already sterile, but now things are even more sterile. Every room is sanitized twice over, single use plastic bags have been implemented to cover all dental chairs and hand sanitizer is available throughout the office.

3. If you feel sick or were recently in contact with someone who was sick, please stay home

Due to the high contagion rate of COVID-19, we have asked all patients who are sick or were recently in contact with someone who is sick to reschedule their appointment. For patient’s who feel the need to reschedule, our front desk is completely understanding and supports the decision & attempt to contain any virus’.

4. For patients who feel healthy, we encourage you to come in for your appointment.

As stated before, we are taking every precaution to ensure the health and safety of our staff and patients while in our office. We encourage healthy patients to show up for their appointment.

5. Wash your hands

It seems simple, but washing your hands is very important. Any time you come in contact with a commonly touched surface, eat, use the bathroom, or leave a public place it is highly recommended you wash your hands thoroughly.

Practicing healthy hygiene habits and taking extra precautions will be extremely beneficial for not only yourself but your community. If you are not feeling good, our front desk is ready to reschedule to a further date. However, if you are feeling healthy, we look forward to seeing you at your next appointment!

For more information on how you can protect yourself from the #COVID19 virus, check out more blogs on aesmiles.com and visit coronavirus.gov for more information

Disclaimer* The content on this website is not a substitute for medical advice. If you are concerned about a medical issue, please refer to your doctor.

Here's a List of the Biggest Closures Happening Due to the Coronavirus #COVID19

Over the weekend, panic surrounding the coronavirus seemingly took to a whole new level. This is largely due to the unfortunate news that over 1,000 people have died in Italy since February. Countries have shut their borders, entire neighborhoods have been quarantined, and pop culture staples have taken massive responsibility to keep the community safe.

Just to list a few, here are some of the biggest shutdowns and closures that happened this week.

1. Disneyland Closure:

Beginning on Saturday, Disneyland officials have announced park wide closures for both Disneyland Resort & California Adventure Park. The Walt Disney Company has stated their cast members will continue to receive pay, and they are working to accommodate as many guests as possible.

2. New York City Announces State of Emergency:

Bill De Blasio, the Mayor of New York City, declared a state of emergency. After announcing over 300 confirmed cases of coronavirus in NYC, Mayor De Blasio described the situation as “striking and troubling,” continuing to say, “there is no precedent for this.”

3. NBA Season Postponed Indefinitely, NCAA March Madness Cancelled

With the amount of crowds drawn in the height of basketball season, it was no surprise that NBA & NCAA officials decided to cancel there respective seasons. Both schedules are expected to be re-released at a later date.

4. School Closures

Across the country, schools have taken to the use of online courses in an attempted to continue education during this time. Recently, many schools K-12 have been temporarily closed for deep cleanings and sterilization.

5. Mass Gathering Bans

Most states are implementing new policies, including bans of mass gatherings over 100 people. This includes churches, concerts and other events; however it this policy does not yet pertain to schools.

Especially now, it is everyone's responsibility to protect the surrounding communities. If you are feeling sick or have been around someone sick, try and contain your interactions. For those who are feeling healthy, continue to practice good hygiene and try to limit your exposure to public areas.

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