Dear Patient:

Infection control has always been a top priority for our practice and you may have seen this during your visits to our office. Our infection control processes are made so that when you receive care, it’s both safe and comfortable. We want to tell you about the infection control procedures we follow in our practice to keep patients and staff safe.

Our office follows infection control recommendations made by the American Dental Association (ADA), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). We follow the activities of these agencies so that we are up-to-date on any new rulings or guidance that may be issued.

You may see some changes when it is time for your next appointment. We made these changes to help protect our patients and staff. For example:

Our office will communicate with you beforehand to ask some screening questions. You'll be asked those same questions again when you are in the office.
We have hand sanitizer that we will ask you to use when you enter the office. You will also find some in the reception area and other places in the office for you to use as needed.
You may see that our waiting room will no longer offer magazines, children’s toys and so forth, since those items are difficult to clean and disinfect.
Appointments will be managed to allow for social distancing between patients. That might mean that you’re offered fewer options for scheduling your appointment.
We will do our best to allow greater time between patients to reduce waiting times for you, as well as to reduce the number of patients in the reception area at any one time.

We look forward to seeing you again and are happy to answer any questions you may have about the steps we take to keep you, and every patient, safe in our practice. To make an appointment, please call our office at (207)474-9503 or visit our website at www.dental-holistic.com

Thank you for being our patient. We value your trust and loyalty and look forward to welcoming back our patients, neighbors and friends.

Sincerely,
Maine Center for Dental Medicine

Attractive, comfortable features make Invisalign a perfect complement with holistic practice in Maine

Posted By: Dr. Imam Mohammed | Published On: Jun 12, 2017 | Functional Orthodontics Invisalign

Invisalign

The many aesthetic and health benefits of Invisalign make this modern alternative to conventional braces a perfect fit with The Maine Center for Dental Medicine’s focus on holistic wellness.

Instead of using a system of hard, silver-colored wires and brackets to straighten teeth, Invisalign’s series of smooth, BPA-free plastic aligner trays incrementally shift teeth into proper positions. These dental appliances don’t irritate gums and teeth the way wires and brackets might.

Likewise, Invisalign aligners are removable. Conventional braces are fixed. Only your dentist can remove or adjust them. With Invisalign, the trays may be taken out when necessary, as long as they are worn daily for the number of hours prescribed by Drs. Imam or Khan.

Unlike silver braces that can appear very obvious, the aligners are discreet because they are made from a clear plastic. Every couple of weeks a new aligner tray will be worn to correspond with your customized treatment plan. Invisalign requires minimal office visits scheduled at roughly six-week intervals so the dentist can assess your progress.

Ready for a Healthier Smile?

Today’s Invisalign works well for many patients with conditions from gaps and crowding to bite-related problems. If it’s determined that Invisalign is not the best option for you, your trusted Maine dental team may recommend functional orthodontics. Schedule an appointment to receive recommendations customized to your needs. Call (207) 474-9503 or fill out the online appointment request.

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