“Not only is the care child-friendly, the dental procedures are gentle, yet effective, preventative and virtually painless, but the office staff is top notch as well. When my medically complex child needed a procedure that needed to be expedited due to upcoming surgery, the whole office came together to made it work.”
As summer approaches, our practice is gearing up for a busy season. Some of us have trips planned while others plan to take staycations, lazy beach days, day trips, or home improvement projects to fill the days until the fall season arrives.
After we take a little break once the school year ends, we will hit the ground running! Our summer calendar is practically full right now. We will see many of our college aged kids while they are home and work around various camps, trips, and job schedules.
Being at a pediatric office means there is no decrease in scheduling in the summer. In fact, the slowest weeks are the first and last weeks of school! We maintain overdue and Short Notice lists so we can call when openings occur. And we encourage families to book their next appointments before they leave the office after their visit.
We know that Summer is a time to relax and let loose but that doesn’t mean your oral health should suffer. Here are some tips we recommend:
- During the summer, we see an increase in oral health issues due to outdoor activities, which can lead to more accidents. Please remember to wear sports guards and avoid running on pool decks.
- For those traveling, it's easy to forget to pack floss. Remember to pack it in addition to your toothbrush and toothpaste to maintain good oral hygiene on vacation.
- Instead of sugary frozen treats, we recommend healthy summer snacks like watermelon. While it contains natural sugars, it's still important to brush your teeth afterward. Drinking plenty of water will also help keep things clean and cool.
We will maintain normal business hours during the summer but will be closed July 3-4 to celebrate Independence Day. As we mentioned previously, we’ve recently begun offering expanders in-office, eliminating the need for separate orthodontist visits. We hope that this can be convenient one-stop shopping for our patients.
We are so excited to welcome Dr. Mitra Marvasti-Sitterly to our team! Dr. Marvasti has been seeing patients here on some of our Saturdays during the school year and will join us full-time on August 11 after completing her pediatric dental residency at the University of Connecticut. We look forward to having her here and getting to know our families. She is already a wonderful addition to our team!
