..hi JK, well I had a tooth out Dec 27 and now a tiny piece/sliver of bone is coming through gum so don't have much choice, but in between "lockdowns" I did go for teeth cleaning 3 months ago and I think that wasn't really wise.... because being exposed to and having instruments put in our mouths that have been shared..... don't want to deter you, and I went ahead but not sure if I will go for the February cleaning. My daughter is going for cleaning tomorrow but as an adult its her decision. At least you have had one vaccination but we haven't even got the meds in our town yet.... so even the dentists haven't had them. In between visits about once every 2 weeks I take a little bit of baking soda and a wet toothbrush and dip wet brush in powder and very slowly brush my teeth... not sure if you have tried it... might be some hints on Internet... don't use it dry as can scratch gums etc. but my teeth feel cleaner after. I mainly used to go for the clean as the dentists would then check for cavities etc. As we have not had a lot of covid cases here I notice precautions aren't taken as much: my first visit to dentist last Fall they had masks and shields on.... now just masks.... so yes we have to weigh the risks and make decisions. (Before treatment they make us rinse mouth with quite strong antiseptic ... but as we know, the virus can be breathe in, or even enter our eyes: so whatever decision you make I hope it turns out safely) JS