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.
Did you know that if you suffer from tooth loss, we can offer fixed dentures in only one appointment? We want to help you enjoy restored function, health, and beauty to your smile without the need for several appointments and long waiting periods. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist talks about Teeth-In-A-Day.
What if you have several issues with the health, function, and appearance of your smile? If so, then you need more than one treatment to enjoy optimal oral health again. Our team can rebuild your smile with a full mouth reconstruction, creating a personalized treatment plan. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist talks about how we plan and implement a full mouth reconstruction.
When you have a cavity, we offer relief with a dental filling. But what if you have an infected tooth? To avoid discomfort and the risk of tooth loss, we can offer an endodontic treatment. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist talks about how we provide lifelike results with a root canal procedure!
When a tooth develops a cavity, this could not only cause discomfort, but lack of care could mean an eventual infection or even a lost tooth! But our team offers a treatment to address the cavity in one visit, and with lifelike results too. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist talks about our dental fillings.
When you have a chipped tooth, or other cosmetic issues like permanent teeth stains, then you need more than just our teeth whitening treatment. Our team could address minor damage and mask other cosmetic imperfections with our single-visit bonding procedure. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist talks about bonding and contouring.
Your little one’s dental habits start at an early age, and you have the power to help them to begin their oral health journey with a positive start. Just like you do, your child needs to see the dentist periodically, and for many families, these visits can line up with their parents’. The general recommendation for both you and your child is a checkup every six months, but make sure to talk to your dentist about your particular treatment plan.
With consistent semiannual dental checkups for you and your child, your Livonia, MI dentist is here to help you instill the right dental values. Dental habits start at a very early age, so it is never too early to begin caring for their smiles. Even before you notice their first tooth, you can help them by gently wiping their gums with a clean, damp cloth. Once they start teething, talk to your team of oral health professionals about the right way to introduce them to brushing. We are here for their oral health success! (more…)
Have you started to see a change in your smile? Over time, your favorite foods can leave lasting stains on the surface of your enamel, and these can be difficult to remove on your own. If these still remain after brushing and flossing, it is time to talk to your dentist about what is happening. You need a semiannual checkup at least twice a year, so if it has been longer than six months, stop in for an examination and ask about your options.
At our office, your Livonia, MI dentist has cosmetic possibilities to help you erase those stubborn stains. With Opalescence Boost teeth whitening, you have a safe and effective method of care that can revive your confidence through an at-home form of treatment. This choice helps you to lift the stains from your enamel from the comfort of your own home, offering a convenient method of cosmetic teeth whitening that you can perform alongside your nightly oral health hygiene routine. For deeper stains, we also offer whitening treatment from KöR, so talk to our team about which approach is best for your smile! (more…)
Periodontal disease is a widespread concern that impacts half of adults ages 30 and older, and could lead to tooth loss in advanced cases! But our team can help manage the disease to protect smile stability. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist talks about our scaling and root planing procedure, also known as a deep cleaning.
When a tooth is infected, this could mean serious discomfort and even the risk of losing the tooth completely. Which is why we offer endodontic treatment to address interior concerns like dental infection, protecting smile stability. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist talks about how we save teeth with root canal therapy.
If you are the average United States resident, you may already be familiar with dental fillings. Cavities are a very common dental problem, and you have likely had to get a few teeth restored at some point in your life. Dr. Stewart and his staff in Livonia, MI, offer life-like fillings that blend in with your smile and restrengthen your tooth after damage. In a recent blog, we explained what to expect when going in for a filling treatment. Today we’re here to explain the benefits of the materials we use in our office in comparison to other options.