As you go about your day, the unexpected event of your filling falling out can cause quite the panic. This is especially true now as we’re all trying to minimize our contact with others when possible, and another visit to an office can increase stress. However, it is easy to handle this dental inconvenience without […]
Recently we wrote about working from home and keeping your normal brushing habits up even in the middle of a pandemic. In that article, an important question came up that we’d like to give more attention. As you face working from home, or even if you’re back to commuting, you’ll face one important decision about […]
Raise your hand if this has happened to you. While working from home during the pandemic, you’ve looked over at the clock on your laptop and realized it’s afternoon and you haven’t eaten breakfast! Worse yet, since your normal routine of commuting to work has been interrupted, you haven’t even brushed your teeth! This scenario […]
As scientists continue to research the SARS-CoV-2 virus, more potential cures and preventative measures are being suggested every day. Of course all of these potential tools in the fight against COVID-19 should be taken with a grain of salt. If a potential “cure” is being touted by anyone other than an accredited scientist, do not […]
If you keep up with the ever-evolving news about the pandemic, you may have seen the WHO recommend that routine dental procedures be postponed for the foreseeable future. This announcement has caused quite a stir in some circles, and it is a troublesome headline if you’ve got a dental cleaning coming up. However recently the […]
In the world of dentistry, cavities are always serious business. But it’s easy to argue that cavity prevention is even more important in a pandemic. There are several reasons for this. First, some people are still nervous to go into medical and dental clinics. While we can certainly understand this, we’d also like to encourage […]
Much has been made of the mask debate this year, and no we’re not here to further debate this issue. The CDC recommends wearing a mask to reduce the spread of COVID-19, and we agree with this recommendation in our office and in public. However, a dentist in the Houston area has recently made news […]
While we’ve all done our part by staying home for the past few months, many of us are now wondering what it’s like to venture out for in-person services like hair cuts and dentist visits. The good news is now these businesses are open under new state regulations and serving patients with the same dedication […]
Summer vacation in 2020 is going to look a lot different; that is no secret now. Many of us are cancelling our plans to fly this year due to COVID-19, and the idea of a road trip is becoming more popular. Of course you should only embark on a road trip if you’re sure one […]
This year summer vacation is looking completely different during the pandemic. While families have grown accustomed to children being around the house every day, it can be easy for those quality oral health habits you’ve established to falter under the added stress of COVID-19. Yes even if there are less amusement park treats to worry […]
