Some Utah dentists are closing because of coronavirus. Others don’t think they can.

Some Utah dental offices — like Main Street Dental in South Salt Lake and the Dental Spa in Salt Lake City — are closing their doors after receiving new guidance from the nationwide dental association on Monday that urged all practitioners to stop unnecessary procedures for three weeks.

In a text to patients, Main Street Dental said it was closing “for the health and well being of our staff and patients. We are doing are part to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.” After April 6, the office will revaluate, receptionist Yessil Sandoval said.

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