Dental Care During COVID-19

During this difficult time, we want to remind our patients to continue to take care of their teeth, as several dental problems may arise from stress. Patients may be more prone to issues such as TMJ, mouth sores, and gum disease. Dr. Thomas Prendergast is a dentist in Fox Lake, IL that is passionate about the health and safety of his patients. Here are some dental tips to remember:

Improve Your Home Routine

Practicing social distancing or self-quarantine? Dedicate some of this new time at home as dental care “me time.” Take the opportunity to be especially meticulous with your home hygiene. Brush regularly with fluoride toothpaste and a soft-bristle brush, floss, and use mouthwash every day. Take this opportunity to try brushing after every meal, not just twice a day. Is your routine already especially thorough? When you are bored and alone at home it can be tempting to snack on unhealthy food. Processed sugars in junk foods are one of the leading causes of tooth decay. Rather than candy or chips, try snacking on mouth-healthy celery or cheese.

Talk to Us About a Dental Emergency

For many people, their greatest fear is suffering a dental emergency during our closure. While we are closed to routine appointments, we are still prepared to satisfy your emergency dentistry needs. If you are experiencing undue pain or swelling, or if you suffer facial trauma, contact Infinity Dental and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Reschedule Your Dental Appointment

Patients that are scheduled for routine dental check-ups and dental treatment during March 30th-April 7th will need to reschedule at this time. We will contact you once we are back in the office. For emergencies, please call (847)-587-5053. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates regarding our closure. If you have been forced to cancel your regular dental checkup, make sure to reschedule your cleaning once we are open.