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

Skowhegan dentist relieves concerns about cost of Invisalign treatment

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

Save time and money

Instead of metal wires and brackets, Invisalign repositions teeth with a series of lightweight, clear plastic dental appliances. The number of trays worn and the time it takes to straighten teeth depends on your unique needs. Many patients complete treatment in 12 months, which contains costs associated with materials and follow-up appointments.

Unlike fixed braces, you can remove Invisalign aligners for cleaning and eating. Each aligner corresponds with a step in your personalized treatment plan. Every two weeks, when you swap the current tray for the next in the series, you are one step closer to having the smile you’ve always wanted. With conventional braces, you must visit the dentist so wires and brackets can be adjusted, for treatment to progress. With Invisalign, Dr. Khan only needs to assess that straightening is going as planned, every four to six weeks.

Long-term value

Invisalign’s benefits represent the ways this modern approach is a good value. Crooked teeth may make brushing and flossing difficult, and cleaning around braces can be challenging. Oral hygiene is a basic foundation of good gum and teeth health. These complications are eliminated with Invisalign, because appliances are removed for easy brushing and flossing.

Call (207) 474-9503 to schedule an appointment and find out whether Invisalign or functional orthodontics is best for you. The dental team will also discuss ways to pay for treatment, including CareCredit financing, that are sure to suit every budget.

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