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

Patients in Skowhegan ask, “What is periodontics?”

Posted By: Dr. Imam Mohammed | Published On: Jun 12, 2017 | Non-Surgical Periodontics

Periodontics for your health and beauty

Periodontics is focused on the health of the structures that support your teeth. Periodontics is derived from periodontium, the scientific term for these structures.

As a holistic practice, the Maine Center for Dental Medicine understands there is no better approach than prevention. Drs. Imam and Khan emphasize the importance of exams and professional cleanings at intervals customized to your needs.

Since early-stage disease or gingivitis is often “silent” or asymptomatic, check-ups are vital to detect emerging problems. Accordingly, modifications to home care may be recommended, and nutritional counselor Cathy Ames may partner with you to create a personalized program focused on foods for a healthy mouth. Starchy and sugary foods stick to teeth and promote plaque.

Sugars and starches combine with bacteria to produce the plaque that eventually destroys tissues. The dentists have invested in advanced diagnostics designed to measure the number and identify the nature of bacteria present in your mouth, as there are hundreds of different types. Accurate diagnosis aids in the development of an effective treatment plan. If detected early, disease may be treated and damage may be reversed non-surgically.

Non-surgical periodontal and laser therapies are perfect complements with holistic practices built around non-traumatic and non-invasive approaches designed to effectively remove plaque and tartar in a comfortable manner. You enjoy a pleasant experience, free of the lingering swelling, bleeding, and other side effects associated with conventional approaches that use needles and scalpels.

Discover what is periodontics at the Maine Center for Dental Medicine by scheduling an appointment in Skowhegan. Call (207) 474-9503.

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