Your safety is of the upmost importance to us. Our office follows the infection control guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American Dental Association (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Our affiliation with these organizations ensures that we are up to date with the latest recommendations and guidelines. As you know, infection control has always been a top priority in our office and you will notice some additional measures that we have implemented based on current guidelines.
You will receive an email or text to fill out any necessary forms online. This will make it more convenient for you and eliminate any paperwork in the office. One of these forms will be a COVID-19 screening questionnaire.
Please wear a face mask. We will provide one for you if you don’t have one. Your temperature will be taken in the foyer. Only the patient should come in for the appointment if possible. One caregiver or family member may come in with the patient, and they must wear a face mask and will be screened.
You will be asked to wash your hands or use hand sanitizer and then use a mouth rinse prior to your dental care. Our office utilizes Surgically Clean Air purifiers to remove harmful particles, pollutants, and other airborne contaminants and bacteria from the air in every operatory during all patient appointments. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
How concerned should you be about tooth loss? Well, even the loss of one tooth could mean trouble for your oral health and the stability of your smile. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist talks about the potential risks of missing teeth, and why we may suggest replacement with advanced dental implants.
Dental implants could take time to place. After all, between the extraction of necessary teeth, the insertion of the implant post, and the restoration, for some the process could mean months. But what if we could offer a complete smile in one visit? In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist will discuss how we create and place Teeth In A Day!
Over time, tooth loss could impact the strength of the jawbone and make the placement of one or more dental implants a difficult prospect. However, your Livonia, MI, dentist also offers Mini Implants, so even those with compromised jawbone structure can still enjoy long-lasting tooth replacement that also preserves your facial structure!
With dental implants, your Livonia, MI, dentist knows how to secure a set of dentures, including a full denture. These are fixed in place, and could offer a number of benefits for the health, stability, and appearance of your smile, and for your overall facial structure too. In today’s blog, we’re going to look at these benefits!
In our last blog, we looked at how a bridge addresses between one and three teeth in a row. But what if you have enough teeth that a completed denture isn’t necessary, but you have too many gaps spread out across your smile to receive treatment with a bridge? In these situations, your Livonia, MI, dentist may secure a partial with multiple dental implants.
A traditional dental bridge helps replace missing teeth and lasts about 10 to 15 years on average. But with the 98% success rate of dental implants, we could offer an option that lasts decades, or potentially even a lifetime! In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist is talking about the benefits of a dental bridges secured with multiple dental implants!
When we place an individual dental implant, we help provide the base for a long-lasting and durable tooth replacement. But what about the visible part? How do we add a restoration to ensure your new tooth looks natural and allows you to enjoy your favorite foods again? In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist talks about restoring implants with crowns.
A dental implant lasts longer than traditional bridges or removable dentures, and this is due to the fact that the implant post acts as a new root. But what makes this possible, and how do you place and maintain a new tooth? In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist will explain how dental implants act like a new tooth root.
A number of factors, as we will discuss, could lead to the loss of one or more teeth. But what happens to your smile once one or more of your natural teeth become lost? In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist will discuss the potential impacts of even minor tooth loss, and how we help with secure and effective implant dentistry.
A number of factors could mean the loss of your natural teeth, from injury to decay and infection. However, the most common cause is the advanced stage of periodontal disease known as periodontitis. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist will explain the link between gum health and tooth loss, and how we prepare your smile for implant placement.
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