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Subject: Smiles of Punta will resume business May 11, 2020

We hope this email finds you and your family in good health. Our community has been through a lot over the last few months, and all of us are looking forward to resuming our normal habits and routines. While many things have changed, one thing at Smiles of Punta Gorda has remained the same: our constant commitment to your safety.

As you have surely seen during your visits to our office, infection control has always been a top priority for our practice. Our strict processes have consistently made the care you receive at Smiles of Punta Gorda both safe and comfortable.

Our office follows infection control recommendations made by the American Dental Association (ADA), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). We continue to closely monitor the recommendations of these agencies so that we are up-to-date on any new rulings or guidance that may be issued.

When it is time for your next appointment, you may see some changes along with our already strict infection control protocols. For example:

  • Our office will communicate with you ahead of your appointment to ask some screening questions. You’ll be asked those same questions again when you arrive at the office.
  • Upon arrival at office, we ask that you call or text to let us know you have arrived and what type of vehicle you are in.  Stay in your vehicle and one of our team members will come to bring you in for treatment.
  • When entering the office, we will ask you to use hand sanitizer which we will supply. You will also find some in the reception area and other places in the office for you to use as needed. You are required to bring a mask/face covering to wear while you are in our office.
  • You may see that our reception area will no longer offer magazines, children’s toys and other items which cannot be properly disinfected. You are encouraged to bring your own iPad, reading materials, etc.
  • Appointments will be managed to allow for social distancing between patients. That might mean that you’re offered slightly limited options for scheduling your appointment.
  • We will do our best to reduce waiting times for you, as well as to reduce the number of patients in the office at any one time.

We look forward to seeing you again and are happy to answer any questions you may have about the steps we take to keep you, and every patient, safe in our practice. To make an appointment, please call our office at 941-787-2223 or visit our website at www.smilesofpuntagorda.com.

Thank you for being our patient. We value your trust and loyalty and look forward to welcoming back our patients, neighbors and friends in the safest way possible.

Sincerely,

Jeremy Martin DMD,
Christopher Ramke DMD,
and your Smiles of Punta Gorda team

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Home > Blog > Helping Your Oral Surgery Procedure Go More Smoothly [Blog]

Helping Your Oral Surgery Procedure Go More Smoothly [Blog]

February 1, 2019
dental patient during oral surgery | Dental emergencies | Smiles of Punta Gorda

When people think of dental treatments, they tend to think of cleaning and fillings. Unfortunately, you can have bigger problems than that. Infected or broken teeth, missing ones, impacted wisdom teeth and more might need a bigger treatment: oral surgery.

By calling Smiles of Punta Gorda today at 941-585-0424, you can schedule a consultation to see what oral surgery options are best for you. Once you have your procedure scheduled, here are some tips for preparing at home so things go more smoothly.

Make These Preparations

  1. Read all the instructions a few days before your visit: If needed, our team will give you some instructions about your procedure. Make sure you read these well beforehand so you can call us at 941-585-0424 and ask for any clarifications. The last thing you need is to be confused the night before.
  2. Buy some bland and soft foods: You’ll need to eat to keep up your strengths, but foods that are spicy or tough to chew can hurt you after oral surgery. That’s why you should buy some foods that are easy to eat like mashed potatoes, Jell-O, and smoothies.
  3. Put some ice packs in the freezer: It’s normal to have some swelling after an oral surgery procedure. While pain relievers are a great idea, you’ll want to have some ice packs ready to control that swelling. Just make sure they’re in the freezer.
  4. Get some shows, books, or games ready: While you will not need weeks to recover, you will still have to rest afterwards. That can be boring, so prepare by getting some fun things to occupy your time. Yes, you can binge on that new show!
  5. Lay out some comfortable clothes: Because you might be in the dentist’s chair for a while during this treatment, make sure you wear some clothes that are comfortable. There’s no need to dress up for this appointment.
  6. Skip makeup and jewelry: Because Dr. Martin will be working on your smile, makeup will just get smeared. You should also avoid wearing earrings or necklaces, as you do not want either to accidentally catch on the dentist as he does the procedure.

Save Your Smile

Here are some of the ways oral surgery can help save your smile.

  • Removing a tooth that cannot be saved: While there are ways to repair a tooth that’s broken or severely infected, sometimes things are too bad and the tooth must be removed to save you pain and infection.
  • Removing impacted wisdom teeth: Some wisdom teeth try to come in underneath your other molars. In these cases, the best thing is to remove that extra molar before it creates problems for your whole smile.
  • Getting a dental implant: There are a few ways to replace a lost tooth, but a dental implant is as close to regrowing a natural tooth as you can get. The implant is surgically placed in your jawbone so the replacement is strong and stable.
  • Bone grafts and ridge augmentation for dental implants: To get an implant, you must have healthy bone tissue. If that is a problem, Dr. Martin can add bone tissue to the area where the implant would go.
  • Gum grafts to correct for gum recession: If you have gum disease, your gums tend to pull back from your teeth. Adding new gum tissues can correct for this so your teeth do not get loose.

Call Dr. Martin today at 941-585-0424 or use our online form to discuss your oral surgery options.

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Office Hours

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  • Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday By Appt Only
  • Saturday Closed
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Was there ever a time when you didn’t think twice about your smile? When your teeth were white, even, and ...

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