UPDATE ** WE ARE NOW OPEN ** – We recognize this is a challenging time, but want you to know that we are still here for you. While many dental practices have closed, we are open for adult emergency patients. You do not need to be an existing patient to see us for an emergency situation, either.
Now that Spring is here, many of our patients want a quick and easy way to freshen up their smile. After years of coffee and tea drinking, or even smoking, you may find your teeth are stained and discolored and regular whitening toothpaste dosen’t make much of a difference. What if we told you could have whiter teeth in just 30 minutes? Read more to find out about our innovative teeth whitening treatment.
Do you become anxious or fearful when you think about an upcoming dental appointment? Do you have a friend or loved one who has dental phobia and avoids going to the dentist? We want patients like you to know that if you or someone you know suffers from dental anxiety, there is a solution to help you have a stress-free dental appointment so you can get the dental care you need.
When our patients regard us as friends, and even family, we know we’re doing something right. Our philosophy of treating each patient with respect and caring for them as a person, not just a number, is part of providing great dental care. While we utilize the latest dental technology and techniques to provide amazing results, how we treat our patients matters, too.
Painful jaw, face or ears? Difficulty chewing or talking due to your jaw locking up? Did you know that dentists can treat these symptoms which are often associated with a jaw joint disorder known as TMD? In fact, we have treated many patients with this condition who are now pain-free as a result. We thought you’d like to hear directly from them how they found relief and an improved quality of life through their TMD treatments. Watch here:
When the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are but a memory, and one year ends and another begins, it’s natural to think of all possibilities to improve our lives in the coming year. For many of us that means dusting off our New Year’s resolutions from the previous year and either renewing our pledge to do better this time or making a completely new list of promises to be the best 2.0 version of ourselves.
It’s not often you hear someone say they enjoy going to the dentist, but that’s exactly what one of our patients has to say about our practice. We’re thrilled about this comment because at Smiles by Hollsinger and Higgins, we go out of our way to provide a caring and comfortable dental experience for our patients. You can hear more great feedback about our practice from our patients and staff in this video.
We hope your new year is off to a great start. We want to help keep you healthy in 2020 — because your dental health has an affect on your overall health. Do you know what disease over half of adult Americans are living with? Click here to find out how to avoid this common dental problem.
One of the quickest and easiest ways to improve your appearance is by whitening your teeth. Coffee, tea, smoking, and age can stain and discolor your teeth, leaving you feeling less than confident about your smile. Whether you have an important event coming up or simply desire to improve your appearance, we offer Pola teeth whitening system, which can give you a whiter and brighter smile in one dental visit.
While you’re treating your friends and family during the holidays, we think you deserve something special, too. We genuinely care about your dental health because when it’s in poor condition, it can affect not only your teeth, gums and mouth, but your confidence, as well. That’s why we offer something special to those patients who don’t have dental insurance or need more complex and costly treatments. If you’d like to learn about how we can help, then click here.
Screening Patients
When our patients update their medical histories, we have been actively screening them to learn about any history of travel or signs of infection like cough, fever or shortness of breath.
Taking Temperatures
Before performing any dental procedures, we have been taking everyone’s temperature. This is our new routine protocol during assessment of all patients.
Washing Hands
All patients and team members are required to perform proper hand hygiene by washing their hands thoroughly.
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
At our office, we have a strict policy to only practice dentistry when the right protective equipment is in place. We always wear surgical masks and eye protection. Masks are changed between patients. Rest assured, we are fully stocked in dental supplies.
Cleaning and Disinfecting
Throughout the day, we are rigorously cleaning all public areas in our office, including the reception area, bathroom, and operatories. This intensive cleaning includes everything from door handles to chairs.
Proper Social Distancing
You can rest assured that we are practicing proper social distancing in our office. We are actively working to make sure that patients are 6 feet or more away from others. We are encouraging patients to come in at their exact appointment time so that no one is waiting in our office.
