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.
Losing our natural teeth leads to trouble with function and bite balance, causing not only difficulties eating and speaking, but leading to painful complications. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist looks at the causes of tooth loss, steps you can take to reduce this risk, and the implant options we use to restore your smile’s health, function, and beauty.
The placement and restoration of dental implants could take months to complete. However, your Livonia, MI, dentist has an alternative that could complete the entire process, from placing your new teeth to restoration, in only one visit.
We’ve found that sometimes people with tooth loss don’t have enough jawbone tissue to support the traditional number of implants needed to provide a fixed denture. However, to help these patients your Livonia, MI, dentist does offer a unique alternative: Our mini-implants!
When you lose one tooth, then an individual dental implant can help restore function and beauty to your smile. But if you have multiple lost teeth and need a bridge or partial denture, can dental implants still help? In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist will explain the benefits of securing these prosthetics with multiple dental implant posts!
When you have lost just one tooth, we can still offer implant solution to restore the function, beauty, and health of your smile. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist is going to explain how we address individual lost teeth with an implant and crown, and what you should expect from this procedure.
A dental implant is very different from removable dentures or a crown-secured dental bridge. They have the potential to last much longer, and provide a lifelike appearance and greater stability. But what makes this possible? In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist is looking at the vital components of your dental implant.
Halloween is a time when people of all ages tend to consume a little more candy than usual. Since sugar is a major factor in the onset of cavities and infections, and these complications could lead to tooth loss, you should practice good oral hygiene. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist will explain how better oral hygiene could help protect not only natural teeth, but your dental implants too.
When you lose a tooth, you may feel embarrassed about the gap in your smile, but is this really cause for concern? The fact is, many people put off addressing minor tooth loss, and as a result, the issue could grow worse and lead to serious problems for your oral health! In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist discusses the dangers of tooth loss, and how we help with dental implants.
When we lose a tooth, this could lead to major oral health issues, not to mention negative impacts on the beauty and function of your smile. But what causes missing teeth to develop in our smiles? In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist will discuss the causes of missing teeth, and how we can help restore your smile with implant dentistry.
Dental implant last much longer than bridges or removable dentures, and provide a greater level of stability. This is possible because they’re made from biocompatible titanium and inserted into the jawbone. Since this requires oral surgery, we want to make sure our patients feel comfortable throughout the entire placement process. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist discusses our use of sedation dentistry.
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