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) 808-7355 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

What are the benefits of non-surgical periodontal therapy for Skowhegan area patients with gum disease?

Posted By: Dr. Imam Mohammed | Published On: Apr 3, 2021 | Non-Surgical Periodontics

What is a non-surgical treatment for periodontal disease?

Periodontal disease is an infection that impacts the soft tissues of the mouth. However, if left untreated, it can become extremely damaging to the oral health of patients. This infection can cause the jawbone to shrink, resulting in adult teeth becoming loose or lost. The gum tissues also shrink, leaving more portions of the teeth exposed. These problems can be easily addressed with the use of non-surgical gum disease treatment.

What is done during a periodontal treatment?

Periodontal disease treatment with the team of the Maine Center for Dental Medicine in Skowhegan, Maine involves the use of:

Quadrant scaling for removing plaque and tartar from all tooth surfaces
Antimicrobial products for daily use at home when brushing and flossing
The formulation of natural supplements to support the immune system
Nutritional counseling with one of our professionals to ensure better overall health
Continued visits to the practice for non-surgical periodontal treatment

Patients need to know that conditions that are extremely severe may still require gum surgery. Fortunately, with routine visits and examinations at our practice, patients can keep their infection under control and avoid the development of periodontal disease worsening into later stages. As soon as patients notice changes in their oral health, they need to be evaluated by their dentist to get a proper diagnosis and to facilitate appropriate treatment.

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Learn more about the benefits of non-surgical periodontal therapy

If you have been diagnosed with gum disease and require assistance, we welcome you to speak to our biologic team of professionals about non-surgical solutions. Drs. Mohammed Imam and Shafiulla Khan are available at the Maine Center for Dental Medicine with mercury safe and biological dentistry. Call the office at (207) 474-9503 and request an appointment at our practice, conveniently located at 59 Pleasant Street in Skowhegan, Maine.

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