RESPONSE TO COVID-19
In effort to control the spread of COVID-19 a Dry Hydrogen Peroxide (DHP) system has been installed in the office to reduce the percent of bacteria, viruses and mold in the air and on surfaces. This method has been proven in reduction of microbes in occupied spaces. DHP has been effective against every species of microbe on which it has been tested.
As concerns arise from how we prepare to fight this pandemic together within the community we are making changes within. We are advising patients to call when they arrive and wait in their cars until we are ready for them. This will diminish the number of people sitting in the waiting room and allows us to further disinfect the office adequately to keep everyone safe.
Regularly scheduled visits to your dentist are essential for maintaining good oral health. When you go in for your twice-yearly checkup and cleaning, your oral health care professional will thoroughly clean your teeth to minimize the chances of you developing cavities and gingivitis. They will also closely examine your mouth for signs of tooth decay and gum disease. While none... read more »
Losing a tooth during the course of your life, while certainly not favorable, can occur from time to time. Indeed, your treatment plan will vary depending on your unique needs, and your situation will continue to get worse the longer you wait. Because of this, our team recommends you come into our office for your next best steps as soon... read more »
You face the oral threats of a dangerous disease, infection, and so much more throughout the course of your life. What’s more? So many other factors contribute to this situation than you might have initially expected. Some of these can be as simple as minor chips and cracks, whereas others can be as obscure as grinding your teeth or developing... read more »
It goes without saying that most people would opt out of losing a natural tooth if they could avoid it, and the same can be said for your dentist. In fact, the last thing your dentist wants is for you to lose an oral structure to infection and damage, but there are situations in which it may be unavoidable. Indeed,... read more »
When prompted, many patients would reveal that if they were given the choice between maintaining a lifelong smile and having to have oral structures removed, the majority would vote in favor of their current smile. Indeed, nobody wants to lose a natural tooth, but sometimes that becomes out of one’s control. Even if a person seeks implant dentistry, who’s to... read more »
Whether you are aware of it or not, your smile faces a variety of oral health threats on a daily basis. From dental decay and infection to other concerns such as chronic teeth-grinding or sleep apnea, your structures endure much more harm from outside factors than they do protection. Indeed, a combination of these circumstances can lead to significant complications... read more »
Taking care of your smile is a lifelong process, and one that requires many moving parts. After all, you face countless threats to your grin’s integrity, which means your preventive dental routine must be up-to-par in all areas. Indeed, falling short at any point could be enough to invite harmful infections or bacteria, and if you do not seek treatment... read more »
It goes without saying that there are multiple components that contribute to a healthy smile. After all, if brushing was all we had to do to keep our grins in tip-top shape, we would have hardly any oral health complications to worry about. Unfortunately, this is far from the case, and issues can arise functionally, structurally, and even cosmetically. In... read more »
Making sure you are doing everything you can to protect your smile is a tiring process, as there are countless threats out there that can negatively influence your smile. While dental decay is by far the most common threat there is, it is far from the only one. In fact, many factors, including your diet, can cause damage to your... read more »
It goes without saying that restorative dentistry is a lifesaver when it comes to managing infection and prioritizing your oral health. What’s more? It makes it possible to extend the lifespan of your grin, allowing for a strong and protected smile for life. Still though, while restorative dentistry is helpful after an infection has set in, nothing quite tops the... read more »
