There are approximately 10,000,000 wisdom teeth removed each year. Why is that? During times of hunting and gathering, jaw bones were long and narrow. In the present day, our jaws have transformed to be both shorter and wider. It is believed that the jaws found in...
There are a lot of risk-factors when it comes to getting gum disease. Some can be genetic and some can be situational (smoking, bad oral health, etc). When considering some of the causes, according to a new study, age and gender are a part of the list of influences....
Bacteria can be found everywhere: on your hands, when you touch a doorknob, at a restaurant, in the bathroom, etc. We sometimes get so caught up worrying about not touching things that carry bacteria that we forget that more than a large cup of bacteria can be found...
Have you ever taken a bite of something very cold or a sip of something very hot and recoiled in pain? Do you ever wince with discomfort when brushing or flossing? If you answered yes to any of those questions you may have what’s commonly known as “sensitive teeth”....
The first Periodontal Associates – The Dental Implant Team Hygiene Study Club of the new year was a huge success! We had a completely full class, and our very own Dr. Eric Beckman spoke about “Bone Regeneration Around Teeth and Implants: A Sound...
Our office is currently open and we are continuing to provide exceptional care for our patients while implementing rigorous health and safety precautions to ensure patient safety. Our patients’ oral health is our number one priority and although you may fear to return, it is essential to keep up with your periodic hygiene appointments and any post-operative appointments as well as to schedule any pending treatment.
Patients will be asked to stay in their vehicles after check-in as a virtual waiting room to maintain social distancing.
Upon arrival, every patient’s temperature will be taken and hand sanitizer and gloves will be provided.
Our staff, doctors, hygienists, and dental assistants, will follow the Standard Precautions and Transmission-Based Precautions for personal protective equipment including gloves, gowns, and protective eyewear.
Once the patient exits the room, full surface disinfection will be conducted while the staff continues to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
