Our community has been through a lot due to the ongoing pandemic, and all of us are looking forward to resuming our normal habits and routines. While many things have changed, one thing has remained the same: our commitment to your health and safety.

Infection control has always been a top priority of our dental practice, and you may have seen that we take great pride in this. Our infection control processes are made so that when you receive care, it’s both safe and comfortable. We want to tell you about the infection control procedures we follow in our practice to keep the patients, staff, and the ones we come in contact with in our daily lives safe.

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 follow the activities of these agencies so that we are up-to-date on any new rulings or guidance that may be issued.

Upon the emergence of COVID-19, here are some additional measures we take to ensure your safety:
  • Our office will communicate with you beforehand to ask some screening questions. You’ll be asked those same questions again when you are in the office, and we will be taking your temperature. Based on your answers and if your temperature is 100.4°F or higher, we will need to reschedule your appointment.
  • We have hand sanitizer that we will ask you to use when you enter the office. You will also find some in other places in the office for you to use as needed.
  • You may see that our waiting room will no longer offer magazines, children’s toys and so forth, since those items are difficult to clean and disinfect. Similarly, please limit the personal belongings that you bring inside to your appointment.
  • Appointments will be managed to allow for social distancing between patients when possible. That might mean that you’re offered fewer options for scheduling your appointment. Please respect the social distancing requirement of 6 feet where practical.
  • We will do our best to allow greater time between patients to reduce waiting times for you, as well as to reduce the number of patients in the reception area at any one time. To that end, please consider calling from your car to check on the status of the reception area and be on time. Also, please come alone to your appointments. If needed, one guardian/caretaker is permitted, but they must remain in the reception area.
  • Please arrive with face masks/coverings for they will be required at all times for both patients and staff when appropriate.
  • An antiseptic mouth rinse will be used just prior to treatment for the health and safety of all. Where possible, expect changes in how we do certain procedures to eliminate or reduce the spread of aerosols and splatter during treatment. For example, for now we will be temporarily eliminating ultrasonic tools and teeth polishing during your teeth cleaning appointments until further notice.
  • Clear sneeze guard barriers between you and our front desk personnel will be used to aid in social distancing, and we ask that we all limit our conversations to what’s necessary to limit contact time. More regular and frequent sanitizing of high touch areas and items will be done for your health and safety. This includes door and other handles, light switches, countertops, etc.
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 415-752-8311 .

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

Sincerely,
Dr. Leo Arellano

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Dental crowns can prevent the loss of natural teeth

Dental Crowns from San Francisco dentist

Dental crowns are primarily used in restorative dentistry; they are essentially hollow shells that are cemented over damaged or weakened teeth. They cover the entire visible portion of the teeth, restoring form and function, as well as providing protection from further damage.

Crowns are also cemented to the abutment of a dental implant to replace one or more missing teeth. After the bone has healed around an implant, an abutment is fitted to the implant and a special crown is attached to the abutment. Additionally, crowns are used to cover the anchor teeth for dental bridges.

In cosmetic dentistry, crowns can be used to cover misshapen teeth, or discolored ones that do not respond to teeth whitening. However, their use for purely cosmetic reasons has diminished due to the increasing popularity of porcelain veneers. The dental crowns San Francisco dentist, Dr. Leo Arellano, places are both restorative and aesthetically beautiful.

Crowns are crafted from a variety of materials to meet the needs and preferences of patients:

  • Gold – This material creates a restoration that is has the strength and durability to withstand the bite pressure the molars are subjected to when chewing. These crowns can be made thin and yet maintain their strength compared to than the other material options, therefore requiring less natural tooth structure to be removed for placement. The disadvantage of gold crowns is the lack of aesthetics; therefore, they are usually placed on back teeth.
  • porcelain over metal – These crowns are strong, durable, and aesthetically pleasing. They can be used on either front or back teeth. The drawback to this option is that the metal base can show through the porcelain at the base, creating a dark line.
  • all porcelain – Crowns made of porcelain are aesthetically pleasing, accurately mimicking the look of natural teeth. The porcelain reflects and refracts light, just as tooth enamel does, making them a perfect choice for front teeth. The drawback to all porcelain is that it is not as durable or strong as gold, and they may cause wear on the opposing teeth.
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With dental crowns, San Francisco area patients can save weakened natural teeth or replace missing teeth. This is important to oral health, overall health, and the psychological well-being of the patient. For more information, call 415-881-4343 today, there are options available to improve the oral health of all patients, no matter what their dental concerns may be.

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