Your safety is of the upmost importance to us. Our office follows the infection control guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American Dental Association (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Our affiliation with these organizations ensures that we are up to date with the latest recommendations and guidelines. As you know, infection control has always been a top priority in our office and you will notice some additional measures that we have implemented based on current guidelines.
You will receive an email or text to fill out any necessary forms online. This will make it more convenient for you and eliminate any paperwork in the office. One of these forms will be a COVID-19 screening questionnaire.
Please wear a face mask. We will provide one for you if you don’t have one. Your temperature will be taken in the foyer. Only the patient should come in for the appointment if possible. One caregiver or family member may come in with the patient, and they must wear a face mask and will be screened.
You will be asked to wash your hands or use hand sanitizer and then use a mouth rinse prior to your dental care. Our office utilizes Surgically Clean Air purifiers to remove harmful particles, pollutants, and other airborne contaminants and bacteria from the air in every operatory during all patient appointments. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
When you begin to experience possible warning signs of sleep apnea, you may need a sleep assessment to find out if treatment is necessary. Otherwise, untreated sleep apnea could lead to issues with your overall health, including your immune system and heart health! In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist talks about our sleep assessments.
If you find that you are waking up feeling tired or sore, it could be a result of a common sleep disorder. Two of the five most common sleep disorders relate to oral health, so when you need to see a change, talk with a professional who understands the science behind your slumber. Chronic obstructive… Read more »
If you are not resting well at night because of sleep apnea, the toll of your condition can be felt throughout the day. Difficulties with fatigue and a lack of focus can make your workdays longer and more difficult. It can also be harder to maintain a positive mood because of your troubles, and you… Read more »
The trouble with poorly managed blood pressure can lead to serious risks, as you can be more likely to suffer heart disease over time when it remains too high. What might surprise you is how an issue with your nightly rest can make hypertension (high blood pressure) more difficult to support. People who have untreated… Read more »
Can something that affects you during the day help you identify a problem with your nightly rest? For people who regularly feel fatigued in the daytime, that constant tired feeling can point to troubles with sleep apnea that affect them during the evening. Because this condition interferes with your rest cycle, it stops you from… Read more »
Has your nightly snoring made you worry that you are experiencing sleep apnea? These conditions are connected, but not everyone who snores suffers from more serious issues with their nightly rest. Of course, it can point to your vulnerability to it. When soft tissues in the throat partially block your airways, you can make loud,… Read more »
If you lack focus, have trouble with your mood and short-term memory, and even struggle to stay awake during the day, it could point to issues with sleep apnea. This problem affects a person during the night by disrupting their breathing while they sleep. Repeated disruptions force your body out of its resting state, breaking… Read more »
Problems with high blood pressure, known as hypertension, can be a serious threat to your health. If you are not taking this problem seriously, it raises your risk for heart disease and can lead to a cardiac event or stroke! What might surprise you is how your nightly rest can interfere with your efforts to… Read more »
If sleep apnea interferes with your ability to complete your rest cycles during the night, you can experience difficulties with your physical and emotional well-being. A lack of energy can leave you listless and unfocused during the day. You can have a harder time managing other health problems, including problems with your mental health. The… Read more »
How is your sleep quality affecting your overall quality of life? People who struggle to breathe while at rest can have difficulties with snoring that make them self-conscious. Prolonged issues with air flow can turn into trouble with obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that can take a serious toll on your well-being as time passes…. Read more »
