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.
You know by now, if you’re wearing dental implants, that you absolutely, no-way, no-how can skip your dental flossing. Otherwise, you run the very great risk of ending up with inflamed gums, a problem called peri-implantitis, and then the loss of your implants! Of course, we’re getting a little ahead of ourselves here. Assuming you do take wonderful care of your smile but you’re just having a bit of a hard time with flossing, we’d like to help you out! Take our advice to heart.
We know that the second you realize dental implants may be what you’re looking for, you want them right away! However, before you hop in the car and zoom over to our practice for placement, we remind you that we first need to spend time with you to make sure you are someone who can successfully receive implants (and that you are fully informed regarding what to expect). So, how can you get going with all of this, so you can begin replacing teeth ASAP? We’ve got a very simple process ready for you to consider.
Of course, you want dental implants no matter what because they will guide you toward the full replacement of your missing tooth or teeth. However, as you begin wondering about cost, that “no matter what” might turn to, “as long as I can afford them.” We know that financial questions are on your mind, which is why we’d like to begin by breaking down the essential factors that come into play with a Q&A session.
You might discover that as much as you’re thrilled about dental implants, you are also a little bit extremely-very-afraid of the placement process. Here’s what we have to say in a nutshell: It will be completely comfortable, we will send you on your way with complete care and recovery instructions, and the only thing you should be feeling right now is optimistic anticipation! However, back to reality. Yes, it can cause some anxiety, and of course, we offer dental sedation!
You might think that any knowledge you can gain about dental implants is a good thing. While it’s true that any factual, reliable information you can get your hands on is certainly to your benefit, everything you hear isn’t always accurate. So, how to ensure you’re receiving a solid education? Our quiz should help!
When you’re doing your absolute best but you don’t think you’re getting your dental implants clean, it can feel a bit defeating. However, rather than give up or feel stuck, we encourage you to consider a handful of suggestions we frequently make to our patients. In most instances, you just need a little bit of guidance to get your daily maintenance (and long-term maintenance) back on track.
Before we recommend dental implant, we have to look at the health and state of your smile. For example, if you have an underlying health issues, such as gum disease, you may need treatment before we proceed. In addition, losing significant amounts of jawbone tissue can mean there isn’t enough tissue to support a new tooth. However, to address this we may be able to place mini-implants. Do you have any questions about mini-implants?
When people lose one or more teeth, we can provide a solution. We don’t rely on dental bridges and removable dentures, instead we recommend implant dentistry to replace one or more lost teeth. What benefits do dental implants offer?
We offer a number of different dental implant options to address your missing teeth. With an implant and crown, we can address one missing tooth. We can also secure prosthetics, such as dental bridges and dentures. But can we accomplish this in a single day? In certain cases, we can! Are teeth-in-a-day right for you?
When we lose our teeth, many complications can arise, including trouble speaking and difficulty eating a variety of foods. However, for some tooth loss can also mean an older appearance, including sunken cheeks and in some cases, even a ptotic chin. Fortunately, dental implants can help preserve your facial structure. How do dental implants preserve your appearance?
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