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.
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 »
Protecting your smile is the ultimate goal of preventive dentistry. After all, there are countless oral health threats out there that impact the quality of your smile, and the only proven method to maintain a healthy smile for life is to practice a well-rounded preventive dental routine. Even still, you may be doing everything right to prioritize your health, but... read more »
It goes without saying that loving their smile is a goal many people have and hope to accomplish eventually, but noticeable blemishes and stains can certainly hinder the process. What’s more, health concerns such as decay and infection can affect an individual both cosmetically and functionally, and failing to seek treatment can even result in losing one or more structures.... read more »
Making sure your smile is at its tip-top best is an ongoing, lifelong process. There are countless factors that negatively impact your grin, and only a few proven practices to keep it safe, meaning we must do everything we can to ensure its protection. Still, just because health is your top priority, it doesn’t mean you have to ignore how... read more »
Advances in dental technology and practices make maintaining a healthy smile for life a much more achievable goal nowadays. Indeed, there seems to be a solution for nearly every affliction that can occur, and staying on top of your health by attending routine visits certainly helps. Still, there is no treatment that can take the place of a sturdy preventive... read more »
