Going to the Orthodontist with a cold?

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BracedSurgeryStudent
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Going to the Orthodontist with a cold?

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I got a cold and an appointment tomorrow. Can I still go?
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Re: Going to the Orthodontist with a cold?

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If your cold is minor, you should be ok. If it's a bad one (coughing, sneezing, etc.) you may want to reschedule. Just let them know in case they want to take any add'l precautions. Hope you feel better soon.
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Re: Going to the Orthodontist with a cold?

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I would call them ahead of time, let them know and see what they say.
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I did a nasal rinse and took sinus medicine and blew my nose before I went and they thought I was perfectly fine. :) My orthodontist even gave me a hug and kissed my face but she came at me too soon for me to warn her I wasnt feeling well and I hope she dont get sick. I mean I washed my hands and face before I went in her office. But i heard that colds are going around up here cause the weather change
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Re: Going to the Orthodontist with a cold?

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BracedSurgeryStudent wrote:My orthodontist even gave me a hug and kissed my face but she came at me too soon for me to warn her...
Is that normal behavior from your ortho? That seems inappropriate, in my opinion.
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TnC wrote:
BracedSurgeryStudent wrote:My orthodontist even gave me a hug and kissed my face but she came at me too soon for me to warn her...
Is that normal behavior from your ortho? That seems inappropriate, in my opinion.
no its because I gave her a gift so she gave me a hug it was done in a friendly way i always give her a hug and vice versa
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