COVID Protocol and Procedures

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Dr. Fluellen  and Dr. Roberts here at Fluellen Roberts Family Dentistry located in Richardson, TX want to ensure that all our patients are the utmost priority during these difficult times. We know that COVID-19 has affected each of us and we want your dental experience to feel as safe as possible. By achieving that, we are following multiple protocols and safety measures.

-Our office is following the Texas state board of dental examiners recommendations and mandates including but not limited

-Patients must fill out a COVID-19 questionnaire prior to office visitPatients are to fill out the COVID-19 questionnaire and temperature check prior to entering office in parking lot

-We are providing pretreatment mouthwash

-Use of proper PPE including but not limited to face-shields, required masks, gloves

-Use of washable coats, gowns, surgical caps
-Employee self monitoring and daily temperature checks
-Employee use of masks not only around patients but also throughout day around coworkers unless eating
-Rescheduling of any patient with known exposure or concern of exposure while not in proper PPE
-Rescheduling any patient who request to do so due to personal health concerns or elderly if requested
-Use of health grade hand sanitizers, hand soaps and disinfectants for rooms
-Laundering scrubs, lab coats, surgical caps on site
If you have any questions or would like to schedule your next appointment please call our office at 972-231-8241 today.

Start The New Year Right!

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It is now the new year and many people and families hold themselves accountable for new year resolutions. Many may be going to the gym more often, starting a strict diet, but one resolution that we here at Fluellen Roberts Family Dentistry think is just as important is your dental health! What is yours? Our dentists Dr. Roberts and Dr. Fluellen believe that making your dental health a priority this year will help increase your health overall. We know that scheduling an appointment every six months can be hard to do with busy lives, but getting it on the books with once phone call is our job. Our front office staff is able to schedule your family out throughout the whole year!

Also, we encourage families to come to appointments together to avoid multiple trips back and forth. Showing a good example for your children by being excited for the dentist will, in turn, make them excited as well! Patient comfort is our utmost priority so our staff will go out of its way to ensure that you and your family are well taken care of.

Whether you are seeing Dr. Roberts or Dr. Fluellen, they will give you a thorough exam and cleaning to ensure a healthy mouth all year round. During your appointment, please feel free to ask them any questions you may have about taking care of your teeth this new year. They will recommend toothbrushes, toothpaste, and even a great flossing routine.

This new year bring happiness and goals, and we hope that one of your goals is to keep up with your dental exams and maintain a healthy mouth! Our office is open Monday through Thursday and is always accepting new patients. If you are interested in any of our new patient specials, treatment plans, or even looking for a new set of teeth please give our office a call today at 972-231-8241!

We look forward to seeing you and have a great new year from all of us here at Fluellen Roberts Family Dentistry!

 

Use It or Lose Your Dental Insurance!

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It is that time of the year again to use your dental benefits before they expire! Who would want unused money to go down the drain? Make sure to maximize them while you can!

Here at Fluellen Roberts Family Dentistry, we want to remind you to that $1400 worth of unused dental benefits go to waste every year. Typically, Insurance companies will not alert their customers, and most patients are too busy to study how much remains on their policies. We don’t want to see this money thrown away so call us today to schedule your end of year appointment! You can save hundreds of dollars on out-of-pocket expenses by maximizing your dental benefits before December 31st, especially if your deductible has been met.

Fluellen Roberts Family Dentistry, located in Richardson, is able to provide multiple services whether you have been putting off that much needed implant, cosmetic, or just a routine cleaning and examination. We are more than happy to get you scheduled for our next available time and date. Today is the day to get your whole family in together to maximize all benefits you have left for 2017! Don’t look back on this year wishing you would have called for that appointment, that’s why Fluellen Roberts Family Dentistry is here to help.

Schedule the cleaning and dental work you’ve postponed all year, and start 2018 with a healthy smile! The holidays can cause a busy schedule for your family and we book up quickly for November and December, so don’t wait! Treat your teeth with care now and they will thank you for it in the long run.

If you want to use your benefits, give us a call today at 972-231-8241

National Dental Hygiene Month!

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October marks the beginning of National Dental Hygiene Month! This month is all about bringing awareness to the importance of good oral health and hygiene. It was started by the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) ,and they have been spreading awareness since 2009. Here at Fluellen Roberts Family Dentistry it is our goal to ensure that you are taking the proper precautions when it comes to your teeth. Did you know that proper brushing takes at least two minutes? Most adults do not even come close to brushing that long! There are multiple aspects that going to dental hygiene but it all starts with correct brushing techniques.

Proper brushing techniques:

  • Place your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to the gums.
  • Gently move the brush back and forth in short (tooth-wide) strokes.
  • Brush the outer surfaces, the inner surfaces and the chewing surfaces of the teeth.
  • To clean the inside surfaces of the front teeth, tilt the brush vertically and make several up-and-down strokes.
  • Brush your tongue to remove bacteria and keep your breath fresh.

 

Once the proper brushing has taken place, the next important step is flossing. Many overlook this step, but flossing should be a critical part of your daily morning/nighttime routine. Below are the following steps to ensure you are maximizing the benefits of flossing.

  • Start with about 18 inches of floss, wind most of the floss around each middle finger, leaving an inch or two of floss to work with
  • Holding the floss between your thumbs and index fingers, slide it gently up-and-down between your teeth
  • Gently curve the floss around the base of each tooth, making sure you go beneath the gumline. Never snap or force the floss, as this may cut or bruise delicate gum tissue
  • To remove the floss, use the same back-and-forth motion to bring the floss up and away from the teeth

 

Remember, here at Fluellen Roberts Family Dentistry we want you to showcase your dental hygiene pride not just this month but every day!

Call Fluellen Roberts Family Dentistry at 972-231-8241 TODAY to schedule your appointment during National Dental Hygiene Month!