Dear Patient:
We hope this letter finds you and your family in good health. Our community has been through a lot over the last few months, and all of us are looking forward to resuming our normal habits and routines. While many things have changed, one thing has remained the same: our commitment to your safety. 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:
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
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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.
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
59 Pleasant Street Skowhegan, Maine, ME 04976 Directions
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Dental practice in Skowhegan, Maine offers laser frenectomy treatment
Patients in the Skowhegan, Maine community and beyond who are looking for quality dental care are encouraged to work with the team at the Maine Center for Dental Medicine with Drs. Mohammed Imam and Shafiulla Khan. Our professionals have years of combined experience in offering a variety of dental treatment solutions for patients, including a laser dental treatment known as a frenectomy.
Understanding frenectomies
Before you can understand the frenectomy procedure, you must understand more about the frenum. There are two types of frenums in the mouth that may need to be treated:
- Lingual frenum
- Maxillary labial frenum
The lingual frenum is the tissue that connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth. When tight, it can make it difficult for someone to even stick out their tongue. Another frenum that may cause issues, specifically with speech for some, is the maxillary labial frenum. This is the tissue that connects the upper gums to the lip. This frenum can be felt when you run your tongue underneath the upper lip. If tight, this frenum can be problematic for many adults, often causing the two front teeth to space apart even after orthodontic treatment to pull them together. Luckily, both frenums can be treated with a procedure called a frenectomy. Many times, these issues are caught when patients are infants and are often treated immediately when found, as they can result in issues with feeding. However, some adults decide to have their frenums treated with frenectomies.
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The frenectomy is a simple and fast dental procedure that is done for the treatment of a tight frenum. This procedure is done with optimum comfort in mind at the Maine Center for Dental Medicine. First, patients will come into the office for a consultation appointment and examination to determine if they can benefit from this procedure. Once patients have chosen to move forward with the frenectomy, they are made comfortable in the dental chair. The area is numbed, and then our professionals will use a special laser light device to vaporize the tissues of the frenum. By using laser technology, our team can avoid the use of stitches which may be required for more manual frenectomies that involve cutting away the tissue. Frenectomies are simplistic procedures that many of our patients have done for a variety of benefits, and we encourage patients to consider treatment of the frenum if needed.
How do I know if I need a frenectomy?
Many infants have frenectomies done because it becomes an issue for feeding. Babies with tight or long frenums will often have difficulties in feeding and sucking. This can also cause pain and discomfort for breastfeeding mothers. The procedure is often done in a pediatrician’s office when babies are young to correct the issue as soon as possible. However, some children grow up with tight or long frenums and never have treatment. Issues such as separating front teeth and problems with clear speech may be impacted by this tissue, making treatment more necessary as patients become adults. Some patients may be aware of their frenums and act on their own, or they may be advised by their doctor or speech therapist that a frenectomy could resolve specific issues. It is best to speak to a professional about this procedure to determine if it is appropriate for your unique needs. Also, having a frenectomy done with a laser device, such as those performed in our office, is extremely beneficial as it eliminates the need for uncomfortable stitches and ensures precision treatment.
Are you interested in learning more about a frenectomy laser dental treatment in Skowhegan, Maine?
Adult patients who are interested in a frenectomy need to be evaluated by our team of professionals first to determine if it would be beneficial to them. Drs. Mohammed Imam and Shafiulla Khan of Maine Center for Dental Medicine are pleased to offer frenectomies with the use of our modern laser dental device. We welcome patients in and around the area to learn more about this and other laser dentistry procedures by calling the office at (207) 808-7355 and visiting us at 59 Pleasant Street.
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LinkedinA graduate from New York University College of Dentistry, Dr. Mohammed Imam began his practice in Nigeria and moved to the United Kingdom to continue his training in Oral & Maxillofacial Residency.
With over 30 years of expertise Dr. Imam regularly updates himself on modern techniques and methods whilst continuing to invest and perform procedures using the best technology and equipment to ensure his patients receive the best and most bio-compatible oral care possible.
Dr. Imam’s areas of specialty include implant dentistry, TMD and Orofacial pain. He is also SMART certified and a member of the Academy of General Dentistry.
An alumnus of New York University, Dr. Shafiulla Khan brings with him a wealth of knowledge and expertise gained over his 35 plus years of practicing dentistry. He is well known for his passion to improve his patients’ lives with his service. While being a SMART certified professional, Dr. Khan’s areas of specialty includes Tempro-mandibular Disorders, TMJ therapy and smile make overs. He remains a prestigious member of the International Association of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) amongst many others.
MCDM is continuing to protect our patients and staff from Covid-19. We ask that you postpone your appointment for 10-14 days if you or your household member are in the following categories:
Due to Governor Mills' change in the travel policy, patients who have traveled to NH, MA, CT, RI or VT do not need to quarantine. Therefore, patients that have traveled to or from these states do not need to delay their appointment with us. If you have traveled to or from any other state (or country) not listed above, the quarantine restrictions still apply.
As of 3/16/21, our front door will be unlocked. If you are a patient that has an appointment, you may enter 5 minutes prior to your appointment and undergo a covid screening upon entry. Others that do not have an appointment must call before entry. Anyone entering the building must wear a mask or scarf covering their mouth and nose.
Thank You,
- If you or your household member have been advised to quarantine due to Covid-19.
- If you or your household member have been in contact with someone who is being tested and do not yet have their results back, or if the results are back and they tested positive.
- If you or your household member are being tested for Covid-19, or have been tested and have a positive result.
- As always, if you do not know if you have been exposed and are not feeling well, please call us to reschedule.
Due to Governor Mills' change in the travel policy, patients who have traveled to NH, MA, CT, RI or VT do not need to quarantine. Therefore, patients that have traveled to or from these states do not need to delay their appointment with us. If you have traveled to or from any other state (or country) not listed above, the quarantine restrictions still apply.
As of 3/16/21, our front door will be unlocked. If you are a patient that has an appointment, you may enter 5 minutes prior to your appointment and undergo a covid screening upon entry. Others that do not have an appointment must call before entry. Anyone entering the building must wear a mask or scarf covering their mouth and nose.
Thank You,