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.
Dental decay is among many complications that pose a major threat to your health. In its early stages, it may appear is nothing more than a small cavity. As it progresses, however, it can lead to significant tooth loss and infection. What’s more, loss impacts your oral structure and function, putting you at risk of developing even more health-threatening complications.... read more »
It goes without saying that the list of factors that negatively impact our smile is forever expanding. From oral cancer to physical accidents and everything in-between, it can be grueling to keep up and ensure the protection of our grins. While this is true, however, the biggest threat to nearly everyone’s smile involves the dangers of dental decay. In today’s... read more »
In last week’s blog, we discussed situations in which a dental extraction may be your best bet to preserving your oral health. In fact, there are what feels like countless threats to your smile that require consistent care to avoid, and sometimes it can take something as simple as sun exposure to cause significant damage. The month of April is... read more »
Your oral health is the top priority to consider when attending your routine preventive care visit. While a great deal of attention is often given to your smile’s appearance, its function and overall quality are just as important, if not even more so. As a result of improper care or other emergency circumstance, some people face major destruction and decay... read more »
There are many different dental treatment options that can address the effects of tooth decay. Tooth decay will damage your teeth over time, but dental fillings and dental crowns can repair this damage to restore your teeth. It will save you time and money in the long run if you do what you can to avoid the need for these... read more »
Dental decay is a common concern shared by a number of people, and it is up to us to ensure we are practicing excellent preventive care habits in order to keep our grins healthy. In some situations, however, it is entirely possible to experience. Chip or crack that does not affect the internal integrity of a structure and only causes... read more »
It goes without saying that there are a variety of concerns out there that can affect your oral health, and that it is not limited to one occurrence. From gum disease to sleep apnea, and even to the most common concern of decay, our smiles endure a great deal of threat over the years. In today’s blog, your Prairie Village,... read more »
When it comes to your oral health, most people’s biggest threat oven involves decay, periodontal disease, or other forms of concerns caused by harmful oral bacteria. In fact, these examples are among the most common dental issues there are, affecting millions of people every year. For some, however, these concerns become exacerbated by an improperly formed oral frenulum. In today’s... read more »
A number of to-do’s and norms have taken a backseat in light of the Coronavirus pandemic as families and individuals struggle to maintain a consistent schedule as everything changes. Unfortunately, oral health is one of these factors. While forgetting to floss your teeth after a meal every once-in-awhile is not the end of the world, skipping out on preventive dental... read more »
While it goes without saying that your oral health should be the top priority when it comes to maintaining a healthy, lifelong smile, it is also important to acknowledge that your grin’s appearance plays a significant role as well. In fact, a number of people often associate a beautiful grin with a positive image of self-confidence, as it is often... read more »
