At this point you've probably made a great habit of remembering your face mask before you leave home. Didn't we all at first walk at our front doors before realizing we forgot it. Most of us Robert Choi's San Mateo dental office are getting better at it too, in addition to all the extra precautions we are taking to make your dental visits are safer and more comfortable. Wearing a face mask is a simple but effective way to protect yourself and our community but there are important steps to take to ensure you're wearing it safely.
The World Health Organization recommends the following Do's and Dont's of wearing a fabric mask. Remember, wearing a mask is not a substitution for staying 6ft from other people, avoiding touching your face and eyes or washing your hands regularly. By combining all these precautions you can better protect yourself, your loved ones and our community.
Do's
Clean your hands before touching your mask
Inspect the mask for damage or if dirty
Adjust the mask to your face without leaving gaps on the sides
Cover your mouth nose and chin
Avoid touching the mask
Clean your hands before removing the mask
Remove the mask by the straps behind the ears or head
Pull the mask away from your face
Store the mask in a clean plastic reusable bag
Clean your hands after removing the mask
Wash the mask in soap or detergent preferably every day
Dont's
Do not wear the mask under your nose
Do not wear a mask that is damaged or dirty
Do not wear your mask loosely
Do not remove your mask when there are people within 6ft
Do not use a mask that is hard to breath in
Do not share your mask with others
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