We realize that there are still some medical entities that require mask wear by patients. Within my dental office, masks are generally not required, as is consistent with CDC recommendations. While our clinical personnel wear masks and perhaps also face
As the Cincinnati Bengals and the Buffalo Bills are about to play football again tomorrow, I could not help but to reflect upon the last game, on January 2, 2023, when Buffalo’s Damar Hamlin was seriously injured. In fact, this
Many of us have made visits to hospitals or medical offices recently. We found out that mask wear is still required in these places. However, per the CDC, patients no longer have to wear masks in dental offices in counties
With pandemic loosening up and with the spring and summer months upon us, physical activity and sporting opportunities may be more available. Some of these activities may present risks of damage for the teeth. In these instances, an athletic mouthguard
It is common for patients with tooth sensitivity or soreness to think that they need a “root canal.” It is also common for dentists to perform root canals when patients have tooth sensitivity or soreness. However, I would contend that
Due to the worsening road conditions this afternoon, Wednesday, February 23, 2022, and due to continued rain/freezing rain/sleet predicted for the rest of the day today and for tomorrow, with temperatures remaining below freezing, we are already calling for closing
We have seen many patients delay dental care because of this COVID pandemic. For some, there has not been much in the way of a dental health decline. However, for some the story is quite different. Some patients found themselves
Some patients think all dental offices are the same, not unlike buying the same Polo-branded shirt at Marshall’s, Kohl’s, Dillard’s, and Neiman’s. Well, this analogy is not applicable at all because dental services are performed by individuals, and individuals vary
In Texas and across the country, the Omicron variant is waning. We hear of countries and of states removing mask mandates in the schools and perhaps across the board. It seems we are on the brink of normalcy. For now,
