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Our goal is to provide helpful and informative articles related to quality dental care.
Your Dental Appointments Are Not Just For Cleaning Your Teeth
Dr. Powell, one of the top dentists in the Hickory and surrounding area, explains about why regular teeth cleanings are so important to our healthy beyond having a squeaky clean smile.
Reduce Your Risk of Getting Sick
Use these measures to prevent contracting viruses, such as influenza, the Coronavirus (COVID-19), & strep throat:
Things to Avoid:
- Coming into close contact (less than six feet) with those outside of your home.
- Crowded venues.
- Shaking hands
- Touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Things to Do:
- Stay six feet away from individuals not living in your home.
- Remain at home whenever possible.
- Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds before touching food and drink items.
- Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol, if soap and water are not available.
- Wear a properly fitted face mask with a filter while in contact with the public to protect those around you as well as yourself against the spread of illness.
- Immediately wash or dispose of your face mask after returning home. Try not to place your mask on surfaces in the home or touch your nose or mouth while removing the mask. A designated hamper or closed lid trash can may be helpful to further contain the particle spread.
Please note:
Face masks when properly secured around the nose and mouth using multiple layers of cloth and a filter can reduce the spread of airborne pathogens when worn by those who have been infected before symptoms present and those who are currently experiencing symptoms.
Please follow the CDC recommendations for face mask materials and fit while in public to prevent unknowingly passing potentially harmful illnesses, such as COVID-19, to others who may be at high-risk of developing complications.
Please stay home whenever possible and unless it is unavoidable and follow the above safety precautions while in public. Visit the CDC website to learn how to make a mask at home with a filter to help contain the virus germs.
For Up-to-Date COVID-19
(Coronavirus) Information:
Visit the CDC Website
Preparing for School
This article offers helpful suggestions and questions to ask your dentist before sending your children back to school.
ADA Supports Vaping Regulations
The American Dental Association has joined 75 organizations in an effort aimed at regulating the vaping industry. Click on the image above to learn more.
Cannabis: Oral Health Effects
In this article on the American Dental Association’s website, the following oral health concerns were shown to be linked with the use of cannabis:
- Periodontal complications
- Xerostomia
- Leukoplakia
- Increased risk of both mouth and neck cancers
What You Need to Know About Oral Cancer
Learn who is most at risk and what you can do to prevent oral cancer by clicking on the image above.
The Link Between Periodontal Disease and Other Health Conditions
Click on the image above to check out this great article that highlights the connection between periodontal disease and other health concerns in the body.