{"id":151,"date":"2020-04-22T17:37:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-22T17:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentist-tappan.com\/blog\/?p=151"},"modified":"2020-05-14T17:39:42","modified_gmt":"2020-05-14T17:39:42","slug":"emergency-dentist-in-tappan-and-virtual-consultations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentist-tappan.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/22\/emergency-dentist-in-tappan-and-virtual-consultations\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Telemedicine an Effective Solution Amid the COVID-19 Crisis?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-tappan.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/22\/emergency-dentist-in-tappan-and-virtual-consultations\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-tappan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_126597273__1589462611_55349.jpg\" alt=\"an emergency dentist in Tappan sitting in front of a computer preparing to speak to a patient\" class=\"wp-image-152\" width=\"315\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-tappan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_126597273__1589462611_55349.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dentist-tappan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_126597273__1589462611_55349-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentist-tappan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_126597273__1589462611_55349-768x546.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Wouldn\u2019t it be nice to seek the help of an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-tappan.com\/\">emergency dentist in Tappan<\/a> without actually having to step inside their office right now? If the fear of contracting COVID-19 is keeping you locked up indoors, you may be searching for alternative solutions to get the help you need. Before throwing up your hands and claiming defeat, consider how a virtual consultation with your dentist, also known as telemedicine or teledentistry, can be an effective and reliable solution for patients of all ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Telemedicine\/Teledentistry?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Telemedicine or Teledentistry is a method of remote care that occurs over the phone or online. Although it\u2019s been around for decades, the recent events surrounding COVID-19 has caused this new and innovative form of treatment to emerge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Easy and convenient for individuals of all ages, this virtual appointment allows for both the dentist and patient to discuss and diagnose a particular problem before establishing effective treatment whether it is prescribed medication or an antibiotic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Impact of Telemedicine on Patients?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Smile More Dentistry, this new method of dentistry makes it possible for their team to continue helping patients while minimizing the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Currently offering telemedicine to senior citizens, adults, and children, the process requires either a telephone or computer with internet capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re wondering whether it is truly an effective way to treat various dental problems, consider a few of the many advantages it provides to patients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Increased Safety: Instead of facing the anxiety of walking into a dentist\u2019s office, telemedicine makes it possible to maintain a higher level of safety for both patients and staff.<\/li><li>Covered by Insurance: Worried your virtual consultation won\u2019t be covered by insurance? As of 2018, teledentistry is now covered by most, if not all, dental insurance companies in the United States.<\/li><li>Quick Dental Care: If faced with an abscess or other dental infection, you won\u2019t have to make an agonizing trip to the emergency dentist. Instead, you can undergo teledentistry and receive a prescribed antibiotic or medicine by your dentist in Tappan for quick relief.<\/li><li>Ideal for Monitoring Progress: From dental implant placement to orthodontics, telemedicine offers an easy way for dentists to monitor how patients are doing throughout treatment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In the world we currently live in, staying home means keeping yourself and others safe. With telemedicine on the rise, don\u2019t be surprised if you being to see other methods of virtual communication begin to take shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Practice<\/strong><br>At Smile More Dentistry, we believe in making dentistry available and convenient for you. As COVID-19 makes it difficult to see a dentist for help right now, telemedicine has made it possible to get the care you need efficiently and effectively. Our team will work with you to schedule a time in which you can visit with one of our dentists and discuss your problem. If you or a loved one need help in learning how to use telemedicine, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-tappan.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call <strong>(845) 675-1512<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Wouldn\u2019t it be nice to seek the help of an emergency dentist in Tappan without actually having to step inside their office right now? If the fear of contracting COVID-19 is keeping you locked up indoors, you may be searching for alternative solutions to get the help you need. Before throwing up your hands and claiming defeat, consider how a virtual consultation with your dentist, also known as telemedicine or teledentistry, can be an effective and reliable solution for patients of all ages. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentist-tappan.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/22\/emergency-dentist-in-tappan-and-virtual-consultations\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-151","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Emergency Dentist in Tappan | Telemedicine | Smile More Dentistry<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Need to see an emergency dentist in Tappan but don\u2019t want to leave your house? 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