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Due to the executive order handed down by Governor Bill Lee on March 23, 2020, our UT Medical Center and West Knoxville dental offices are closed for all but emergency services until Monday, April 13, 2020. Here are some guidelines to help you determine when to consult with us as to whether care should be scheduled or not.
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To our patients and their families,
Effective Thursday, March 19, 2020, we will be suspending all dental hygiene appointments. If you have an appointment scheduled for essential dental work that does not require a drill or water spray, such as crown placements or denture work, our team will still be able to see you; however, other appointments will be rescheduled for a later date. If you are unsure if your appointment is essential, please give us a call at either office.
With the American Dental Association recommending that dentists nationwide postpone elective procedures in response to the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, beginning Monday, March 23, 2020, our offices will only see patients with essential dental care needs, i.e. abscess tooth issues, toothaches and pain, problems related to crowns. By doing this we hope to:
We will be conducting essential and emergency visits in both offices. Here are a couple of factors to keep in mind when determining essential, urgent, or emergency needs:
If you have any questions, concerns, or are wondering if your next visit qualifies as essential, please give us a call. Our team will be available to speak with you and guide you through this time.
University of Tennessee Medical Center Office – (865) 305-9440
West Knoxville Office — (865) 500-5700
The coronavirus, or COVID-19, has been labeled by the World Health Organization as a pandemic. To help prevent the spread of the disease, University General Dentists is taking extra precautions and is following all the recommendations of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as the American Dental Association (ADA). Your health is our top priority, and we are doing everything we can to protect you from the spread of COVID-19.
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No matter the reason for your visit to your dental care provider, infection control is important to the safety and effectiveness of your oral health. Procedures and recommendations established by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) help prevent transmission of infections such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV in the dental office. Here’s a list of just a few reasons why infection control is vital in the dental practice.
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Have you ever woken up one day and your teeth just started hurting, seemingly for no reason? There are a number of different conditions that can cause tooth pain. Some can be easily resolved on your own while others will require a trip to your general dentist. Here are some of the most common possible causes of your tooth pain.
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As of Tuesday, January 21, 2020, Dr. Andrew Young will no longer be practicing with the University General Dentists team. Dr. Young has been a partner in our office for the past 8 years. Drs. Tim Williams and Lee Wilson will remain active in the practice and will be available for patients of Dr. Young.
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The holiday season is filled with joy as we get to spend time with family and friends. Holiday parties abound with food, drink, and laughter. There is so much going on during this time of year that we often forget to consider how our holiday habits are affecting our dental health. If you want to maintain good oral health during the holidays, follow these dental care tips.
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We are well into the holiday season! Have you purchased all your needed gifts yet? Maybe you are a planner who gets started months in advance, or possibly you rush out at the last minute to do your holiday shopping, but no matter your gift-buying type, you can’t go wrong by giving the gift of better oral health. So, next time you’re at the store picking up another gift, consider adding a few of these dental health holiday gifts or stocking stuffers to your cart.
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We all know that regular teeth cleaning visits to your local dentist, along with brushing and flossing regularly, are an integral component of dental health. The reasons for this may surprise you, however. You see, your dental cleaning appointment is not just a simple dental cleaning. There is a lot more going on behind the scene that you don’t see (probably because you’re staring up at the ceiling), which is why you should never miss a professional dental cleaning with a certified dental hygienist. So, what else is the dental hygienist and dentist doing during these dental cleaning procedures? Let’s discuss the many reasons why your teeth cleaning is not just a teeth cleaning.
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Now that Halloween is over, we are quickly approaching Thanksgiving, soon followed by Christmas. It seems like everywhere we go, we are bombarded with candy and other sweets enticing us to eat them. As we approach the holidays, family gatherings and school and work parties are becoming more prevalent, and always present at these occasions are bowls of assorted candies and an array of desserts to eat. If you have a sweet tooth, you’ve probably wondered which candies and sweets you can enjoy without risking your dental health. To help you choose which sweets to partake in, here is a list of the best candy for teeth and the worst candy for teeth.
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