Sandy Springs Dentist: Teeth Cleanings and Covid-19

Oral Hygiene can reduce the incidence of and death resulting from pneumonia and respiratory tract infect which may help prevent Covid-19 respiratory effects.  There is good evidence that mechanical oral hygiene practices reduce the progression or occurrence of respiratory diseases in high-risk elderly people in nursing homes or hospitals.  Mechanical oral hygiene practices may prevent the death of about one in 10 elderly residents of nursing homes from health care-associated pneumonia.

Daily attention to oral hygiene reduces the occurrence of health care associated pneumonia and lower respiratory tract infections among high-risk elderly people in nursing homes and hospitals. The results of the studies indicated a correlation between poorer oral hygiene or deficient denture hygiene and pneumonia or respiratory tract infections.  Part of this study included the use of chlorhexidine rinse, which is a part of our protocol prior to treating you in our offices.[i]

So don’t be afraid to have your teeth cleaned, it’s good for you in your fight against Covid-19. Call us for your cleaning appointment.

Novy Scheinfeld, DDS, PC

ZoAnna Bock, MS, DMD      

Hanna Orland, DMD

Howard Abrahams, DDS

290 Carpenter Drive, 200A

Sandy Springs, GA 30328

404-256-3620

And

3781 Chamblee Dunwoody Road

Chamblee, GA 30341

770-455-6076

info@rightsmilecenter.com

www.rightsmilecenter.com

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[i] Oral Care AB, Goteberg, Sweden, Sjogren P. Nilsson and Forsell M. Johansson.

Sandy Springs Oral Health and IBD

The health of your teeth provide clues to your overall health, and even give clues to health issues that did not originate in the mouth.  Some known conditions such as heart disease, lung infections, and diabetes are related to poor oral health.  And now researchers from the University of Michigan Medical and Dental School discovered that inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that included Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis may be the latest condition made worse by poor oral health.[i]

The precise mechanism by which oral infection contributes to the pathogenesis of extra-oral diseases unfortunately remains unclear.  The study indicates that periodontal inflammation exacerbates gut inflammation in living organisms.

The study revealed two pathways where oral bacteria worsened gut inflammation. In the first pathway, periodontitis leads to an imbalance in the normal healthy microbiome found in the mouth, with an increase of bacteria that cause inflammation to the gums. These bacteria then make their way to the gut.

And the second pathway revealed that periodontitis activates the immune system’s T cells in the mouth. Those T cells travel to the gut where they, also worsen inflammation.

The researchers noted that their findings imply that clinical outcomes in IBD may be improved by monitoring and treatment of your oral inflammation, and may give hope for those patients whose treatments fail and lead to reduced quality of life and eventual surgery.

We provide a variety of hygiene treatment to help reduce oral inflammation.  Call us for your hygiene needs. We have both in-network and out-of network programs available depending on your insurance benefits.

Novy Scheinfeld, DDS, PC

ZoAnna Bock, MS, DMD

Hanna Orland, DMD

Howard Abrahams, DDS

290 Carpenter Drive, 200A

Sandy Springs, GA 30328

404-256-3620

And

3781 Chamblee Dunwoody Road

Chamblee, GA 30341

770-455-6076

info@rightsmilecenter.com

www.rightsmilecenter.com

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[i] The mouse study titled, “The intermucosal connection between the mouth and gut in commensal pathobiont-driven colitis,” is published in Cell and led by Nobuhiko Kamada, PhD, assistant professor of internal medicine in the division of gastroenterology.

The Challenges of Pandemic Dental Care

We always did a lot with respect to personal protective equipment and keeping the office clean, and now we’re tweaking what we already did to be even safer.

The planning, communication, and coordination are the key elements to prepare for any future visits and treatment.  The goals of these strategies are obviously to decrease the possibility of Covid-19 infect.

As dental health-care providers, we encourage our patients to be informed and come prepared after reading our website. 

Our dental offices supplement masks and tissues in the front office areas for patients (if you don’t have any) and we always request the practice good hand hygiene.

First and foremost, everyone should know that the health and safety of our staff and patients to the Sandy Springs and Chamblee offices has always been, and continues to be, a 1st-Priority of the Right Smile Center.

With the advent of COVID-19, and the fact that we all will be dealing with its presence for many months to come, we have further bolstered our already existing infection control environment and protocols to define the new-norm for all staff and patients.

At a minimum, all patients will be asked to:

1. Wait outside until called for treatment
2. Have their current temperature taken
3. Wash or sanitize their hands
4. Perform an oral rinse to further reduce the likelihood of Covid-19 spread.

With these protocols and many unseen protocols in-place, we believe that our office will continue to be a safe environment for all patients, and we will continue to monitor recommended care protocols and make further adjustments as warranted and prudent.

Please contact us if you have additional concerns to discuss, but rest assured we are doing everything necessary for you and our staff to have a safe interaction.

Novy Scheinfeld, DDS, PC

ZoAnna Bock, MS, DMD

Hanna Scheinfeld, DMD

Howard Abrahams, DDS

290 Carpenter Drive, 200A

Sandy Springs, GA 30328

404-256-3620

And

3781 Chamblee Dunwoody Road

Chamblee, GA 30341

770-455-6076

info@rightsmilecenter.com

www.rightsmilecenter.com

Atlanta Dentist: Dr. Novy Scheinfeld is an Emory trained Prosthodontist

The right smile, like all good things in life, is a collaborative effort of your input and our expertise.   We’ve found that by truly engaging our patients, visits become more of a pleasurable experience, rather than just a necessity.

Our metro Atlanta (Sandy Springs) dental office is open four days a week, but on occasion we schedule patients who need additional treatment time on Fridays.  We see emergency cases immediately and provide our patients with 24/7 access to your dentist via mobile numbers.

In addition, your entire family is welcome in our office.   We have as many as four generations in the practice at any one time.  We offer comprehensive family care coupled with expert training and modern technology, bringing what we consider to be the best of contemporary dentistry in Atlanta.

You are definitely more than a patient to us; you’re an individual with unique concerns and needs.  And you’re the reason we are here.  Sidney or I are dedicated to taking the time to learn about you and your needs, and then, and only then develop a practical treatment plan to create the right smile. We’ll discuss options and explain procedures, all of which may involve multiple of techniques and disciplines.

Your smile is the first thing people notice and our goal and training is to help you smile.  But we want to make sure it’s the right smile, one that’s natural and comfortable for you.  If you have questions, please ask. And if we can do anything to make you more comfortable, let us know. We are here to serve you and we have a history of making oral healthcare easy and convenient for your lifestyle.

Novy Scheinfeld, DDS, PC

ZoAnna Bock, MS, DMD

Hanna Orland, DMD

Howard Abrahams, DDS

290 Carpenter Drive, 200A

Sandy Springs, GA 30328

404-256-3620

and

3781 Chamblee Dunwoody Road

Chamblee, GA 30341

770-455-6076

www.rightsmilecenter.com

info@rightsmilecenter.com

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FAQ of the Right Smile Center

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What type of insurance does the practice take?
We will be happy to work with most dental insurance programs and process your forms at no charge. We will accept assignment of benefits for the portion covered by insurance and will help you make financial arrangements for your personal balance.

We are an out of network provider, but we do have an in-network provider on staff. Our business office staff will assist you in determining what portion of your treatment is covered by insurance. We will strive to help you obtain your maximum benefits by prompt and efficient processing of your claims. When questions arise regarding your insurance, please feel free to ask. Please bring your insurance card or papers on the first visit. We will help you in every way possible. Please understand that you are ultimately responsible for payment of all services. Should your insurance not cover what is predicted, you will be responsible to pay any uncovered portion.

Does the practice offer financing? 
We are sensitive to the financial concerns of our patients. Most dental insurance programs simply don’t cover some or all of the treatments you and your family may require. Drs. Scheinfelds, Orland & Tourial have developed financing services that help meet these expenses. Speak to our patient services coordinator to find out how we can help develop solutions to your financial concerns so that you may receive the treatment that you need.

What are my payment options?
We accept most major credit cards (MasterCard, Visa, American Express & Discover). For your convenience, we will also assist you with billing your insurance for your treatment plan at no additional cost to you.

If you have more financial questions…
Our Patient and Insurance Coordinator will be happy to answer any of your financial questions. She can be reached by calling our Sandy Springs, GA dentist’s office at 404-256-3620 or our Chamblee offece at 770-455-6076 . If you would like to contact her by email at info@rightsmilecenter.com.

Novy Scheinfeld, DDS, PC

ZoAnna Bock, MS, DMD

Hanna Orland, DMD

Howard Abrahams, DDS

290 Carpenter Drive, 200A

Atlanta (Sandy Springs), GA 30328

404-256-3620

and

3781 Chamblee Dunwoody Road

Chamblee, GA 30341

770-455-6076

www.rightsmilecenter.com

info@rightsmilecenter.com