Smiles Forever Family Dentistry

Be safe out there with the expected snowfall today! We are available to help with any last minute dental issues before the holidays!

As the official dentist of the North Pole, Hermey the Elf says don't forget about your oral health during the busy holiday season! https://www.mouthhealthy.org//b/holiday-healthy-teeth-tips

It's looking like a winter wonderland out there! Just a reminder that not only is the holiday season fast approaching...but so is the end of 2020! Be sure to schedule any outstanding treatment before the end of the year so that we can help you to maximize your insurance benefits!

Interesting illustrations showing how a healthy tooth can become decayed and how the cavity can spread over time!

Most of us have heard of UVA and UVB rays from the sun which we block with sunscreen, but did you know that the earth's ozone layer blocks UVC rays as well? UVC disinfecting lights are one of the many extra tools that we use to keep our patients safe and healthy! https://www.fda.gov//uv-lights-and-lamps-ultraviolet-c-rad

It's a rainy day in Plum...cross something easy off of your to-do list today and schedule any appointments needed before the end of the year!

In honor of Election Day, here are some fun facts about our presidents and their dental health! https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/presidential-facts

National Dental Hygiene Month was created to raise awareness to the work done by dental hygienists and to good dental hygiene habits! Our dental hygienist, Shaylyn says to celebrate by brushing, flossing, and using a fluoridated mouthwash at home and by coming to see her regularly! Call the office if you need to schedule your professional cleaning and check up!

It's hard to believe that Halloween is a month away! Who knows what trick-or-treat will look like this year, but here are some tips for maintaining your dental health while still enjoying those treats! https://www.mouthhealthy.org//halloween-candy-survival-gui

September is Dental Implant Awareness Month! If you've ever thought about replacing missing teeth or were curious about more information about dental implants give the office a call!

Don't forget to schedule any treatment that was missed during the shutdown or those back to school exams! The end of the year will be here before we know it!

BOTOX & TMJ | Smiles Forever Family Dentistry https://youtu.be/AgzOxIYZmuY

Now with the approval of the CDC and Department of Health, we are able to begin seeing patients for cleanings and other non-emergency care. Please be patient as we are working hard to contact those patients that had to be cancelled during our closure. We have implemented all of the new infection control recommendations above and beyond the standard to keep our patients and staff safe, so your visit may look a little different than before! If you have any dental emergencies or questions in the meantime please call the office! We are looking forward to seeing all of our patients!

September is Dental Implant Awareness Month! If you've ever thought about replacing missing teeth or were curious about more information about dental implants give the office a call!

https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2020-coronavirus-quiz/

We have been closely monitoring recent updates regarding Coronavirus outbreak, as per CDC and ADA guidelines and for safety of our patients, we are rescheduling all recall appointments for cleanings for next two weeks, we will be seeing only emergencies to help patients if they have severe pain. If someone has dental emergency call our office at 724-733-3958 and if you call after office hours leave your name and number we will return your call as soon as possible. Thank you for understanding. Stay safe and healthy. SMILES FOREVER FAMILY DENTISTRY TEAM.

The health and safety of our patients and team members is of the utmost importance. We have always complied with all CDC and OSHA directives for disease prevention and protection, and we will continue to maintain above standard protocols for sterilization and cleanliness at our office. Because we work in such proximity and in patients’ mouths, we take the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) concerns seriously. We will maintain normal hours to serve the needs of our patients through this... time of heightened awareness. We are taking proactive steps to prevent the potential spread of the virus and have implemented the following guidelines: * If you have a fever, cough, chills, sneeze, difficulty breathing, flu-like symptoms, have recently traveled to a high-risk area, or if you have been exposed to ANYONE who has the above mentioned conditions, please contact our office to reschedule: 724-733-3958 * EVERYONE who enters and exits our office will be asked to use HAND SANITIZER and/or wash their hands. You will see plenty of soap and disposable hand towels in our bathrooms as well as hand sanitizer in the operatories and waiting area. * We have always wiped down hard surfaces, and highly-touched areas in our office, but we will do this more frequently. This will include door handles, doors, counter tops, furniture, writing materials, and restroom fixtures. * We have always enjoyed providing a coffee bar and water for our patients, and we have concluded it best to stop offering this service for the time being to minimize contamination surfaces. * We have removed all the books and magazines to also minimize contamination surfaces. * We encourage you to come alone or bring only essential family members to your appointment. This includes leaving siblings of patients at home if they are not receiving care as well. * Our team members have been instructed to stay home if they have any symptoms. Thank you for understanding our concern for this situation. We strive to provide you with the best dental treatment that is safe and enjoyable.

Dr. Sandhu, Kiran, and Shaylyn recently visited the kindergarten class at Mother of Sorrows to talk about dental health. We had so much fun and received this awesome thank you card from the kids! What a great group!

Wishing a Happy Dental Assistant Recognition Week to our terrific assistant Debbie! It's wonderful to have such a hard-working and experienced person to take care of our office and patients! You are the cement to our crown!

Clenching or grinding are common problems that can cause a variety of complex oral health issues, such as fractured teeth and recession of the gum tissue. Often a simple nightguard can alleviate this condition and prevent further complications. https://www.colgate.com//brux/do-i-need-a-night-guard-0313