Advanced Smile Center

Will Mouthwash Like Listerine, Scope, or Peridex Kill Coronavirus or Covid-19?

The answer is NO. At this point, there is no evidence that mouthwashes protect you from Coronavirus.

However, it appears from a recent study, that 1% hydrogen peroxide will reduce the salivary load of the coronavirus. The American Dental Association is recommending dentists have patients rinse with 1% hydrogen peroxide for 1 minute before starting any dental procedure. It is sold usually as 3% hydrogen peroxide and can be diluted by adding water.

Thus at home it's advisable to disinfect your toothbrush with hydrogen peroxide; even soak your mouthguard and retainers in it for 5-10 minutes. You can even rinse your mouth with 1% hydrogen peroxide for 60 seconds.

Stay safe. Stay healthy !

There is lots to be thankful for, even now. Advanced Smile center is still accepting emergencies. If you’re in need of help, just give us a call. We’ll make your day brighter.

Stay informed. Stay healthy. We are limiting our office to emergency appointments only at this time. Please use our website contact form or simply call us if you have a dental emergency.

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Advanced Smile Center Team

To Our Patients and Their Families,

At Advanced Smile Center our number one priority has always been the health and safety of our patients. Often in times of uncertainty, there can be a wealth of misinformation spread, especially in today’s digital age. As a leading healthcare authority in our community, we wanted to reach out to all of our patients regarding the COVID-19 virus, and to let you know the steps we are taking to alleviate any potential concerns.

According to the latest reports from the CDC and other national healthcare providers, the current health risks are minimal for most age groups. We recommend all of our patients to wash their hands frequently, avoid close contact with people who are sick, and stay home if you aren’t feeling well.

At Advanced Smile center we follow strict cleaning policies for the protection of both our staff and our patients. Each staff member maintains rigorous personal hygiene standards as well as using new gloves and face masks for every patient interaction. We use hospital-grade disinfectants across the entire office, with extensive room cleaning after each patient to ensure a safe and clean environment. After each use, all dental instruments receive the highest level of medical sterilization available. These processes have always been of utmost importance in our office and will continue to be the standards we uphold for our community.

Please rest assured that we are following local and national updates daily, and will continue to maintain the highest level of safety and patient care that you have come to expect. If you have any questions regarding your future appointments, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We will be posting additional updates through Facebook and Instagram to keep our community and patients abreast of the latest updates regarding the current health situation.

Again, thank you for being a valued patient with our office. We appreciate your continued trust and confidence. Together we can overcome these challenging circumstances and continue your path to greater health! We look forward to taking care of you at your next scheduled appointment.