Since the first lock-down due to Covid-19, my dentist was only open for emergencies. Recently when I got an email informing me they were during routine check-ups again and to get in contact with them as mine was now overdue. I did just that, getting an appointment for the following week and the receptionist advised me they would email me a set of instructions as they were still working within current government guidelines. The instructions were quite simple, wear mask (which was quite obvious) but park in a marked bay in their car park and wait for a dentist assistant to come collect you rather than walk into reception as normal. Little did I know at this point just how different this check-up would be and one I wouldn’t forget.
The day of my appointment arrived, I drove to the dentist and sure enough after pulling in the car park, 5 spaces were marked for patients. Two cars were already parked, one with two ladies in it, presumably waiting to be led in so I pulled into the one of the free and waited to for someone to come get me.