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.
When you have a cavity, we could use a restoration to repair the tooth and prevent major complications. With a dental filling, we can also make sure your cavity treatment looks natural too! In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist will explain how we ensure our dental fillings blend with your smile.
Cavities could lead to tooth sensitivity or toothache, and unless treated, could mean the onset of a painful infection or a lost tooth. Our team wants to diagnose them before this causes discomfort, and will do so with advanced laser technology. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist talks about the DIAGNOdent system.
A dental implant offers a lifelike tooth replacement option, one that could last for decades or possibly a lifetime. In comparison, traditional bridges or dentures may need replacement every five years. But what makes them such a sturdy and durable tooth replacement? In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist will look at the three major… Read more »
When a tooth becomes infected, this could mean serious discomfort that grows more severe with time. To avoid losing the tooth and protect the stability and alignment of your smile, your Livonia, MI, dentist may suggest treatment with an endodontic procedure. In today’s blog, find out how a root canal could help save your smile.
Our last blog focused on partial dentures for advanced tooth loss. But what about severe tooth loss? For smiles missing most or all of their teeth, a complete prosthetic is necessary. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist will explain how we craft and secure a full set of dentures, and ensure they provide a… Read more »
When a patient comes to us with a chipped or cracked tooth, or an advanced case of tooth decay, they may need more than a filling or dental bonding. Instead, we may prescribe a dental crown! In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist will discuss the different between full and partial crowns, and explain which… Read more »
Did you know that metal fillings are not the only option available to treat your cavities? In fact, we have a metal-free material that can be tinted to blend with the tooth, matching the rest of your smile. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist explains when you should seek treatment, and how our fillings… Read more »
When you lose a tooth, you have a gap in your smile that could be embarrassing. However, this gap could also cause major complications for your smile’s health! To avoid these complications and maintain a beautiful smile, you need to bridge this gap. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist explains how we accomplish this… Read more »
We recently discussed how fillings help us provide a lifelike solution to tooth decay. But what if your cavities, or infections, are simply too severe to address with a filling? For a more substantial restoration, we may create a partial or full crown. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist will explain how we craft… Read more »
Dental fillings are an effective, long-term solution for treating minor and more advanced cases of tooth decay. While at one time they were usually created from metals like amalgam or gold, your Livonia, MI, dentist can offer a more lifelike alternatives with composite resin. In today’s blog, we’re going to explain how we create restorations… Read more »