TIME IS RUNNING OUT!!!
Tomorrow, we begin the last quarter of 2020.
That said, this is just a gentle reminder that time is running out to take advantage of any remaining dental benefits you might have access to for 2020.
Most dental insurance plans have an annual benefit limit that expires each December. This means that any benefit you are entitled to may soon be lost! Same thing applies for your Health Care Spending Accounts!
To make the most of your coverage, please call our office at 919-383-8619 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Tapper now. We're holding a spot for you!
“Yes, It’s Safe To Go To The Dentist,” Insider States
Insider (9/18, Michelson) said, “Yes, it’s safe to go to the dentist.” The article explained that “there has been no evidence of coronavirus transmission in dental offices since many reopened in May,” and dental offices have safety precautions in place to help prevent the transmission of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. “Our first job is to be sure that our patients are safe,” ADA President Chad P. Gehani told Insider. “If we did not think that the patients were safe, we simply would not go to the office at all. We would not have even done the emergency care in the months of March, April, and May.”
https://www.insider.com/its-safe-to-go-the-dentist-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic-2020-9
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Yes, it's safe to go to the dentist
New Social Media Trend Involves TikTok Users Filing Down Uneven Teeth
Insider (9/16, López) reports that as part of a new do-it-yourself (DIY) trend on TikTok, “people are grinding their uneven teeth down with nail files and uploading the videos to the app.” Dentists are cautioning against the trend, noting it can result in permanent damage to teeth. Insider adds that dentists can determine what treatment options are available to address uneven teeth.
Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers and father-figures out there! All the best from Dr. Tapper and the entire Croasdaile Smiles team!
We are prepared to see you and we can't wait! Give us a call at 919-383-8619.
It was so great to be back at work today!!! First day back in 2 months!!! Thanks to Tammy for capturing the clinical crew in new PPE!!! A little hard to breathe through N95's, surgical masks and face shields, but we'll manage!!! We can't wait to see our patients!!!
Some COVID-19 Survivors Reporting Tooth Loss, Discoloration, And More
The HuffPost (11/16, Ries) reports, “COVID-19 was once thought to mainly affect the lungs, but throughout the pandemic we’ve learned that’s certainly not the case.” Now, “anecdotal reports are surfacing that the infection may have an impact on oral health.” The article explains that “after being diagnosed with and recovering from COVID-19, people are sharing stories of how their teeth or gums weakened, with some saying that their teeth became discolored, broke or fell out.” Although it’s too soon to confirm a “well-established link between the coronavirus and oral health,” some “health experts suspect that the coronavirus may directly infect the blood vessels and disrupt blood flow to our gums, teeth and tongue, causing pain and decay.”
As we quickly approach Thanksgiving this year, Dr. Tapper and his team would like to wish all of our patients, families and friends a safe and peaceful holiday break! Obviously, this year has been full of challenges for many of us! We are getting closer and together, we will all get through this. With just a little more patience and effort, we can put COVID-19 behind us!
So, please, let's all do our part to keep each other safe by wearing our masks, socially distancing and washing our hands. Let's follow the guidance to help make this Thanksgiving just a little bit safer!
TIME IS RUNNING OUT!!!
Today, we begin the last month of 2020.
That said, this is just a gentle reminder that time is running out to take advantage of any remaining dental benefits you might have access to for 2020.
Most dental insurance plans have an annual benefit limit that expires each December. This means that any benefit you are entitled to may soon be lost! Same thing applies for your Health Care Spending Accounts!
To make the most of your coverage, please call our office at 919-383-8619 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Tapper now. We're holding a spot for you!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!!!
From our families to yours!!! Stay safe!!! Dr. Tapper and his staff can't wait to see you in 2021!!!
So thankful to have received the COVID-19 vaccine this morning!!!
We're very sorry, but due to the potential for inclement weather, we will be forced to close for Thursday, February 18, 2021. Any patients already scheduled for Thursday have been called to reschedule their appointments for the near future. We will reopen on Monday, February 22.
Thank you for your understanding! Stay warm and stay safe!!!
