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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San Francisco residents ask, “How can porcelain veneers improve the appearance of my teeth?”

How can porcelain veneers improve the appearance of my teeth?

Smiling is a natural response when you’re happy or when something is funny. However, if you stop yourself from letting your smile shine, it may be time to call the dentist. Many residents in San Francisco call Dr. Leo Arellano for cosmetic repair when a tooth is cracked or discolored, or when the teeth are misaligned. For many of these patients, veneers provide the right solution.

Veneers are thin pieces of porcelain that are bonded to the teeth to improve your smile. They offer several benefits:

  • Dental veneers are thin and don’t require as much removal of the enamel as other treatments. This keeps the surrounding teeth intact, decreasing the potential for problems later.
  • The porcelain is tolerated well and the veneers are comfortable.
  • With veneers your smile will be custom-made. The veneers are created to your dentist’s specifications to be an exact match of your tooth shade or can be lightened for a brighter smile.
  • Porcelain veneers are strong and durable. Although they are very thin, once they are applied and bonded to the teeth, they function just like your natural teeth.
  • Your smile will be natural, and no one will be able to distinguish your veneers from your natural teeth.
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Porcelain veneers are a great way to improve the appearance of your smile. They only require normal brushing and flossing. If patients avoid habits such as grinding, biting hard objects, or smoking, veneers can last for more than 10 years.

Are you ready to get the smile you want and deserve? Call the office of Dr. Arellano to schedule a consultation. He will examine your mouth and talk with you about the results you’re hoping to achieve. Dr. Arellano provides excellent cosmetic dentistry services and ensures that every patient is treated with kindness and respect while receiving treatment.

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