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Do you go to the dentist to get your teeth cleaned? (123RF)
Dr. Terri Tiersky wears extra protective equipment for patients: a double mask, face shield, gown, and gloves. (AP)
Dentists and hygienists look into people’s mouths all day long, so they normally wear visors and masks. (AP)
This is how a patient would see Dr. Tiersky in her coronavirus protective gear. (AP)
Dentists do important work to make sure your teeth are strong and healthy. (AP)

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Thermometers. Check.

Masks. Check.

Air cleaners. Check.

Most dentist offices had been closed for months.

Dentists wear extra masks and gloves. They are ready to clean your teeth.

READ MORE: Most United States dentists closed their offices last April. Many stayed closed into June. They were extra careful when they opened again. They took temperatures before you could go inside. Waiting rooms had no books or magazines. Maybe the workers wore masks and face shields too. It is time to clean your teeth. Your dentist wants to keep you safe. Philippians 2:4 reminds us, “Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.”