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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Improving the smile with Snap on Smiles

Improving the smile with Snap on Smiles

A smile is important. Many people will admit that a great smile makes them feel more confident in their appearance. While some individuals are lucky enough be to born with great genetics and a wonderful smile, others have to overcome misalignment, discoloration, chipped or cracked teeth, or other cosmetic flaws in order to achieve the smile they deserve. While cosmetic dentistry has become more affordable in recent years, addressing several issues can be a significant investment.

Patients of Dr. Leo Arellano in San Francisco have a new option with Snap on Smiles. This technology gives patients a fast, efficient, and affordable solution to improve their smiles for special occasions such as business meetings, weddings, family gatherings, or photo sessions. Snap on Smiles are made of acrylic and simply snap into place. Unlike dentures or veneers, they don’t require dental cement or denture adhesive to keep the appliance secure. Furthermore, they are not permanently bonded in place, so they can be used for special occasions and removed.

Dr. Arellano does provide several treatments that will permanently improve a patient’s smile such as veneers, braces or Invisalign, implants, and cosmetic bonding. However, many patients find they can achieve many of the same great benefits such as a brighter smile and improved confidence with a more affordable solution. Snap on Smiles are not a one use solution; they can be used and removed as the patient desires. When cared for properly, the Snap on Smiles will last for many years.

We are here to help Call us at 415-881-4343 or Schedule an Appointment

People looking for options to improve their smiles can call Dr. Arellano’s office today. During the initial consultation, Dr. Arellano will discuss the perceived flaws, lifestyle, and budget to determine the best solution for each individual case. If the patient and Dr. Arellano decide to move forward with Snap on Smiles, Dr. Arellano and his team will take impressions of the teeth and send them to a dental laboratory where the restorations will be created. When the restorations are complete, patients will return to the office to have them placed, make adjustments to ensure they fit properly, and learn how to snap them into place. The entire process only requires two office visits and they can get the smile they have always wanted.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Leo Arellano DDS PC today.

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A removable partial denture and failing remaining lower teeth replaced with a dental implant supported hybrid denture that is firmly retained by screws.

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Dr. Arellano has been my dentist since 1989 and I believe he is the best of the best! I have experienced many uncomfortable dental procedures in the past, many due to painful injections. Dr. Arellano has excellent technique in anesthetizing that results in painless injections. He truly cares about his patients and his work. His staff, especially Mei, is extraordinary and will go above and beyond to work in appointments, assist in resolving payment/insurance issues, referrals, etc. Dr. Arellano and his team have always provided excellent care and service over the years. I highly recommend him for your dental care.

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