{"id":18,"date":"2020-05-14T02:57:45","date_gmt":"2020-05-14T02:57:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mysaginawdental.com\/blog\/?p=18"},"modified":"2020-06-07T03:03:56","modified_gmt":"2020-06-07T03:03:56","slug":"levels-of-facemasks-dentist-saginaw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mysaginawdental.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/14\/levels-of-facemasks-dentist-saginaw\/","title":{"rendered":"Stopping Disease in Its Tracks:  The 3 Levels of ASTM Facemasks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mysaginawdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_198158360__1591498652_27550.jpg\" alt=\"Dentist in Saginaw wearing a facemask \" class=\"wp-image-19\" width=\"258\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mysaginawdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_198158360__1591498652_27550.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mysaginawdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_198158360__1591498652_27550-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mysaginawdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_198158360__1591498652_27550-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 258px) 100vw, 258px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Facemasks are essential tools for disease prevention and\ninfection control. During each of your appointments, your dentist and their\nclinical team wear masks to prevent harmful particles and microorganisms from\nbeing released into the air. While they may look almost indistinguishable from\neach other, there are actually three different levels of ASTM masks that dental\nprofessionals use in different situations. Find out more about the different\ntypes of ASTM facemasks from your dentist in Saginaw. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Difference Between Facemasks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The difference between the three levels of ASTM facemasks\nessentially comes down to their fluid resistance. Some dental procedures are\nmore likely to create aerosols and sprays than others and require different\nlevels of protection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ASTM Level 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Level 1 masks offer the most basic level of protection of\nthe three. They have the lowest fluid resistance and are used for simpler\nprocedures. Dental teams use them for things like orthodontics, exams,\noperatory cleaning, and lab work. Level 1 masks may not be good for more\ninvolved procedures, but they do a good job of protecting you and the dental\nteam during simple tasks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ASTM Level 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Level 2 facemasks are a step up in fluid resistance from\nLevel 1. They are used primarily for non-surgical procedures that are likely to\nresult in some fluid spray. Level 2 masks are commonly used during routine\nhygiene appointments, root canals, some forms of periodontal treatment, and\nrestorative dentistry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ASTM Level 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These facemasks provide the highest level of fluid\nresistance among the three. They are the go-to masks for surgical situations in\nwhich one can expect a large amount of sprays and aerosols to be produced. Some\nof these procedures are periodontal surgery, implant placement, oral surgery,\nand crown preparation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Facemasks do a great job of protecting patients during their appointments. However, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, offices are taking their safety practices a step further and using masks in conjunction with other protective gear, such as N95 respirators and face shields. Your safety and health are the dentist\u2019s top priority. The next time you have a dental appointment, you can be sure that you are in fantastic hands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mysaginawdental.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. Rupeshwar Renkuntla<\/a> wants to help guide his patients towards the best oral health they\u2019ve ever had. His attention to detail and extensive training means that he won\u2019t stop until he has done your treatment perfectly. Since graduating from dental school, he has spent countless hours continuing his education to be able to provide the absolute best for his patients. He is associated with prestigious organizations like the American Dental Association and the Texas Dental Association and considers himself a lifelong learner. If you would like to learn more about what Dr. Renkuntla and his team at Saginaw Dental are doing to keep patients safe during the pandemic, give the practice a call at (817) 420-7634 or reach out to them through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mysaginawdental.com\/contact.html\">their website.<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Facemasks are essential tools for disease prevention and infection control. During each of your appointments, your dentist and their clinical team wear masks to prevent harmful particles and microorganisms from being released into the air. 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