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

The Future in Dental Care, Biologic Ozone Dental Therapy in Skowhegan, ME

Posted By: Dr. Imam Mohammed | Published On: Apr 1, 2021 | Ozone Dentistry

What is Ozone Therapy?

When you think of the term ozone, you probably think of the air and about the earth’s ozone layer. Ozone is actually a naturally occurring gas which medical professionals are finding a litany of uses for. When this charged form of oxygen is introduced into the body, wonderful things begin to happen including improved blood flow, a stimulation of the body’s immune defenses and quicker healing. When ozone is applied, a transient oxidative burst occurs. It is harmless to the patient, but effectively and quickly kills many microorganisms which could be causing infections including:

Bacteria
Viruses
Fungi

Ozone also kills parasitic protozoa, which are known to cause dental issues such as tooth decay, periodontal disease and other dental pains. Ozone therapy really opens the door to a whole new world of dental care that is biologic and completely effective.

Ozone Therapy vs. Bacteria

As mentioned, ozone therapy is incredibly efficient at fighting and killing gum and tooth decay causing bacteria. Biologic dentists who employ this method of dental therapy believe it to be even more effective than fluoride in the fight against bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses. Ozone therapy achieves this through its ability to stimulate the circulation of blood as well as the immune system. Ozone therapy is being used in place of more traditional methods which required the scraping of teeth or the use of antibiotics. Ozone therapy is also amazingly effective for post-operation because of its ability to disinfect the area where work was performed making it much less vulnerable to infection.

Ozone Therapy and Gum Health

Ozone therapy is beloved by biologic dentists not only for its ability to ward off bacteria, but because it also promotes a natural healing of the body. Biologic dentists can take ozonated water and apply it below the gumline to stimulate a natural healing of the gum and supporting tissues. The delivery of oxygen to gum tissue and increased blood circulation are also results of this therapy. It is truly a jump start to your immune system!

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Ozone Therapy Helps with Dental Anxiety Too!

Dental anxiety brought about by the thought of invasive treatments involving scraping and prodding is a significant issue worldwide that causes many individuals to delay dental treatment or neglect it altogether. Another wonderful aspect of ozone therapy is that it is completely non-invasive in its ability to prevent cavities and control plaque. With ozone therapy, there really is nothing to fear!

Ozone Therapy is Right for You!

If you suffer from dental pain, tooth decay, or gum/periodontal disease, ozone therapy could be the best choice you ever make. If you elect for ozone dental therapy, make sure you are going to professionals who can be trusted with your health. Come in and meet Dr. Mohammed Imam and Dr. Shafiulla Khan at the Maine Center for Dental Medicine in Skowhegan, ME. Dr. Imam and Dr. Khan are dedicated to providing the highest standard of dental care to their patients.

The Maine Center for Dental Medicine invites you to enjoy the many benefits offered by biologic dentistry and ozone dental therapy. If you have never heard of biologic dentistry, please give Dr. Imam and Dr. Khan a call and they would love to answer any questions you may have. The goal is to provide you with an experience unlike any you have ever had while providing the best dentistry possible. To schedule an appointment, please call (207) 808-7355 today!

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