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.
Aside from the obvious moments, such as when it’s time for your six-month dental checkup, there are other times that you may way to pay attention to signs your mouth is sending you. These are signals that are saying loud and clear, “Hey, you might want to go in for a dental checkup to protect your dental implants!” Not sure you’re familiar with such sudden alerts but you’ll be sure to be on the lookout for them if we could just get you headed in the right direction? No problem!
As with your natural teeth, dental implants are exceptionally strong and can withstand quite a storm! However, that does not mean that they are capable of withstanding anything that comes their way. Your natural teeth can become damaged and they can break. Your implants may become damaged (or the tissue they sit within injured), too, which can guide you swiftly in the direction of failure. What you want, of course, is success. Keep in mind, among other suggestions, that too much pressure may result in serious problems. Consider helpful details!
When you’re dealing with complete tooth loss, either including missing teeth on the top and bottom of your smile (or just one complete arch), the goal is to get your smile back to its former state of completion as quickly and beautifully as possible, while optimizing health and function. So, what are your options when it comes to selecting dental implants? Can we help you, since you are missing multiple teeth? Of course! Become familiar with preliminary possibilities and find out what will suit you when we see you for a consultation.
There’s something about scheduling a visit to discuss dental implants that can cause some patients to think to themselves, “Maybe I’ll schedule my visit next week.” However, what is it that causes this procrastination and, of course, what reasons are there to get started today? If you feel that you have fallen into a bit of a trap regarding having the desire to schedule time for a consultation but lacking the motivation you require, we think we may be of some serious help!
Are you ready for dental implants? Did you just nod your head up and down in excitement? Are you sure you’re ready? We ask because when it comes to being prepared, it’s about more than just knowing implants are the treatment you feel most strongly about replacing your missing teeth. To promote your best, most relaxed and streamlined experience with receiving implants, we encourage you to think through the ways you’ll need to ready yourself. Not to worry! Once you get the details down, you’ll be good to go.
What is is that you would like to ask us about dental implants that you don’t know quite yet? If you’re just becoming acquainted with this particular treatment, then the answer to the question we just posed might be “everything!” If you know a little about implants, then you may have narrowed down some areas about which you are most curious. To help you move along at a steady pace with your implant education building, we would like to offer help regarding how to gain the most information possible (and factual info at that) regarding common areas of interest.
As you learn about the ins and outs of dental implants, you may find yourself a little bit stuck regarding how many teeth one can replace with implants. You may wonder if there are additional details regarding the arrangement of those teeth and how that applies to candidacy. To be honest (you will be pleased with this detail), you can replace any number, pattern, etc., of missing teeth with implants. As for what you can expect and some helpful categories, we’ve got clarity on hand!
A dental implant can transform your smile. Whether it is one tooth, several teeth, or a full implant-supported denture, knowing you can smile, eat comfortably and speak clearly can be life-changing. The implant actually becomes a part of your jawbone through the process of osseointegration. While implants generally can be cared for just as you care for your natural teeth, they are not indestructible. Being smart with daily habits will keep your implant (and your smile) in its best condition. (more…)
No, the year is not quite through just yet (but it’s about to be). Rather than suddenly becoming frantic about choosing dental implants for yourself and getting the ball rolling, we strongly encourage you to take it easy and think about your plans for 2018 instead. That way, you can have a nice experience, rather than one that causes you stress. Replacing missing teeth should make you smile, after all! So, what to do, so you feel proud of your efforts? We have helpful steps for you.
When you realize that you may be a wonderful candidate for replacing missing teeth with dental implants, this might introduce some unexpected frustration in your life. On one hand, this is absolutely fabulous news! Implants can be very beneficial to those with tooth loss. However, you are now faced with what feels like the burden of decision-making: Do you choose implants or not? We can help!
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