Keeping your teeth healthy during COVID-19 crisis

 

The coronavirus (COVID-19) the crisis is an ongoing problem and is affecting all aspects of our lives.  Many of us are under stress and it can have negative effects on our oral and dental health.  Here is some information on maintaining your oral and dental health during the COVID-19 crisis. 

Maintain good dental and oral hygiene daily

·       Maintain a daily routine of brushing and flossing your teeth 2 times per day to prevent tooth decay and gum infection

·       Brushing and flossing your teeth reduce plaque (bacteria) build-up

§  Keep your toothbrush clean. If you were sick with a cold or flu, replace with a new toothbrush

·       Rinsing your mouth with mouthwash also helps to reduce plaque build-up

·       Use fluoridated toothpaste

Maintain a healthy diet

·       Avoid excessive snacking with starchy foods and drinks

·       Avoid alcohol and tobacco products

·       Avoid chewing on ice, hard/sticky candies, popcorn, peanut brittle or hard foods that can crack a tooth or damaged fillings

·       Good hydration is important for oral health.  Drinking water is excellent to keep you hydrated.

Relax your jaw

·       Teeth grinding and jaw clenching are common responses to high-stress situations. You may experience headaches, earaches and jaw pain

·       Take breaks throughout the day to relax your facial muscles and stretch your jaw

·       Practice stress management techniques before bed like breathing exercises

·       Make sure to mention the teeth grinding and jaw clenching problems to Dr. Lee at your next dental appointment

Do the best you can to maintain good oral hygiene, a healthy diet and relax during this challenging time.                                   

 Dr. Anna Lee is a general & cosmetic dentist in Glendora, CA.  She is experienced in all phases of dentistry.  She treats patients of all ages.   Call our dental office at 626-335-5114 to schedule a dental checkup or visit us at www.annaleedds.com.   We look forward to seeing all of our patients again soon!

CORONAVIRUS HEALTH UPDATE

With many dental offices temporarily shutting down, I wanted to inform you that we are here for you!

Our office remains open for those who are in need of help with their dental health.  We are following the ADA and CDC’s recommendations and that is to postpone non-urgent dental visits and prioritize urgent and emergency procedures now and for the coming several weeks.  We want to ensure our office is a safe environment for all patients and staff.

If you have a dental emergency, or an urgent dental situation requiring treatment, please call us right away.  A staff member or Dr. Lee will contact you.

Our office remains open to schedule your appointments and answer any questions you may have.

We wish all of you continued health and strength during this challenging time.

Sincerely,

Anna Lee, D.D.S & Staff

NOTICE OF TEMPORARY CHANGE TO DENTAL CARE APPOINTMENT AVAILABILITY

Dear Patients,                                                                

Our top priority is the health and well-being of our patients, families, staff and community.  In this unprecedented time, we are deeply committed to keeping everyone safe.

In light of the evolving pandemic and out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to limit patient treatment due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Our office follows the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations and that is to postpone non-urgent dental visits, and prioritize urgent and emergency procedures now and for the coming several weeks.  If you have an appointment scheduled with us this week or next, our office will be in touch to help reschedule your appointment.

Our office remains open for those who are in need of help with their dental health.  Dr. Anna Lee is on call in the event of a dental emergency.  Should you require urgent dental care, please call our office as you normally would and a staff member or Dr. Lee will contact you.

We did not make this decision lightly.  A great deal of care, research and planning guided our decision.  We will continue to evaluate the situation as it evolves and determine on a weekly basis when it is appropriate for us to return to our normal business hours. 

Again, please understand that we are making this decision with the health and well-being of our patients, our families, our team and our community in mind.

We wish all of you continued health and strength during this challenging time.

Sincerely,

Anna Lee, D.D.S. & Staff