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6/4/2020

Dear Eunson Dental Friends and Families:

Our community has been through a lot over the last few months. My team and I have thought about you often. We hope this letter finds you and your family in good health. Finally yesterday the PA Department of Health authorized resuming routine dental care. My team is educated, prepared, and looking forward to your return. Over the next couple of weeks, we will be contacting anyone who has missed an appointment or is overdue. When we contact you, please be sure to let us know if you have any issues that are of concern, so that we can schedule appropriately for your visit. While many things have changed, one thing has remained the same: our commitment to your safety.

Infection control has always been a top priority for our practice and you may have seen this during your visits to our office. Our infection control processes are made so that when you receive care, it’s both safe and comfortable. 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. In addition, our team also participated in many live infection control webinars over the last 3 months. Pleasantly, we learned that we already had a higher than usual level of infection control and protection but we have still added more layers.

We have invested in quite a few office upgrades including additional air purification (one in every operator, common area, main HVAC system, etc.) improved water filtration, improved suction systems, barriers such as glass at the front desk and lots of PPE which is for the mutual benefit of you and our team. We've even installed a washer and dryer to handle the increased number of isolation gowns. Now we'll be taken care of them in house rather than adding all that extra volume to the landfill.

You'll also see some changes in the flow of patients through the office. To reduce the number of patients in the office at the same time we will be allowing more time in between and also using a virtual waiting room rather than our in-office waiting area. Other modifications include:

Our office will ask you some screening questions before your scheduling and again before your appointment.
We ask that you park in the upper lot using designated spots and then text 610.558.1977 that you have arrived.
We ask that you wear a mask to the office and continue to keep it on throughout your visit (except when we're working, of course!)
Hand sanitizer is available throughout the office and we will ask you to use it when you enter the office.
We will no longer be able to offer magazines, children’s toys, and so forth since those items are difficult to clean and disinfect. Our dental operatories and administrative areas have been cleared of any clutter for the same reason.
Appointments will be managed to allow for social distancing between patients. That might mean that you’re offered fewer options for scheduling your appointment.

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. Currently, our online scheduling system is disabled to allow us to prioritize those that are overdue. 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. Anne Eunson and the entire Eunson Dental Team

COVID-19 Update

5/4/2020

Dear Eunson Dental Patients,

I reach out to you with the sincerest hope that you are healthy and spending quality time with
loved ones. As you know, our dental practice is currently able to only see patients for
emergency dental care. The governor’s “Stay at Home” order as well as recommendations from
the CDC and American Dental Association have directed us as an essential business to
continue to see patients but for emergency situations only. At this point we do not have any
confirmation of when we may be able to resume more urgent, restorative and elective dental
procedures. I suspect we will not begin to resume patient care until at least mid-June. As soon
as I have more guidance, I will share it with you.

Please know we are here for now and will be here for you once this is over. While we are
limited to the type of care we can provide, please contact us with any dental concerns you have,
whether you feel it is an emergency or not. You can contact me by calling 610.558.1977 or
emailing Smiles@EunsonDental.com

Although we have not been able to work in the office together, our team has stayed in contact.
In addition, we have had zoom check ins with our group. Our commitment to you is that we will come out on the other side a stronger team and better trained team. This time is allowing us to
receive continuing education, time to develop the organizational health of our team, and
especially pay close attention to the infection control concerns with this virus. Safety is on top of
our minds and our promise is we will be intentional about understanding the infection control
needs this virus presents and make sure to add these best practices to our already stringent
infection control parameters.

Thank you for your understanding during this time. We are all in this together!

Sincerely,
Dr. Anne Eunson

COVID-19 Update

3/16/2020

Dear Friends and Families,

Here at Eunson Dental, the safety and health of our patients and staff is top priority. As a health care provider, we are monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) developments especially closely. Based on the information from state and local government entities and related health services, we have closed the office for patient care for the next two weeks. At that point, as the situation evolves, we will reassess the plan going forward.

Our administrative team will be answering patient calls from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each weekday. You can reach us by phone or text at (610) 558-1977 or by email at Smiles@EunsonDental.com with any questions or emergent needs.

We plan to reschedule restorative appointments (crown, bridge, implants, fillings, etc.) as soon as possible. Hygiene appointments will be rescheduled once we finalize the plan for reopening the office and expanding our hours. We expect to have more information on this by the end of this week – please check our website, www.EunsonDental.com, for any updates.

We appreciate your patience and help through this unprecedented time. Hopefully you find fun and creative ways to spend time with your families. Stay safe and healthy by taking these two important steps: Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently, and keep your mouth and teeth healthy by brushing and flossing!

Together in health,
Anne Eunson, DMD

Happy March

3/9/2020

Happy March - spring is near! Please read below for team and office updates.

I’m sure we’ve all heard by now about the flu and corona virus in the news. The spread should subside with warmer weather, similar to flu outbreaks in years past. Please let us know as soon as possible if you have traveled outside of the U.S. within three weeks of your scheduled appointment. The best way to stay healthy is to have proper hand washing and to avoid touching your hands to your face while you are out and about. Click here to review the CDC hand washing recommendations. We continue to maintain our strict office sterilization procedures and have added other simple steps such as wiping door handles and phones more frequently. While the risk is low, we want to do our part to help keep everyone well.

We have several good news items regarding our team. First, I am thrilled to report that if have now completed my breast cancer treatment: I rang the bell at radiation 2 weeks ago! My doctors will continue to monitor me to ensure my progress continues without complications, but as of this writing my surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation are complete and there is no evidence of disease! My prognosis is excellent and I am so very thankful.

Second, Dr. Tewari is pregnant and due to have a baby girl in May! She has been a tremendous help here at Eunson Dental, and we have received uncounted accolades about the great care she provides our patients. We wish her and her family all the best in the future.

Finally, Lucy recently joined our team. She brings a sparkling personality, and she has front desk skills and extensive dental assisting experience. She is learning our systems and looks forward to meeting each of you.

In an effort to make scheduling easier and more convenient, online scheduling is now available! Check it out at http://www.EunsonDental.com and select “Schedule Appointment” from the menu. You will need to indicate whether you are a new or returning patient, then follow the prompts. This service allows you to schedule an appointment at your convenience, day or night. Be sure to complete all information requested.

If you have any changes in insurance coverage, please let us know as soon as possible. This helps us to see you promptly when you arrive for your appointment, and also reduce any confusion about your coverage before you arrive.

If you or someone you know does not have any dental insurance, our dental savings plan provides a great alternative. Many of our patients choose this option and find it reasonable compared to other plans on the market. Less than a dollar a day covers preventative care and entitles you to discounts on all other treatments, including restorative, implant, and cosmetic services. Learn more at http://www.EunsonDental.com/savings-plan.html.

Again, I want to express again my gratitude for all of the understanding and support I’ve received from our Eunson Dental community over the past year. It made a tremendous difference knowing I was in so many of your thoughts and prayers. Your compassion for me and my staff was noticed and very much appreciated.

Sincerely,
Anne Eunson, DMD

Happy Thanksgiving!

11/26/2019

As we enter the holiday season and approach the end of the year, I want to thank you for your ongoing support and wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving!

It’s been quite a year here at Eunson Dental! Kudos to our staff for their flexibility, patience, and never-ending dedication to the well-being of our patients. They have been a great source of strength and resourcefulness to me as I navigated my health issues while trying to ensure our patients continued to receive the highest quality dental care possible.

I am pleased to report that I am doing very well. I have just two chemotherapy treatments left, and I have been back at work since September. I’m also pleased to report that Dr. Tewari has agreed to stay on into next year. We’re grateful to have her continue patient care.

One of the reasons for that busyness is the end-of-year deadline for dental insurance and medical flexible spending account benefits, those use-it-or-lose-it benefits. Many of you have or will be scheduling appointments for dental care before your 2019 benefits lapse. If for any reason you are unable to keep a scheduled appointment, please give us as much advance notice as possible (at least 2 business days or more). We are trying to accommodate everyone’s end-of-year request for services, and someone who is waiting for an appointment can receive care should you need to cancel/reschedule your appointment.

We also ask that should you come down with a cold, the flu, or other contagious illnesses when you are scheduled to come in, please call and reschedule your appointment. Some who visit or work here – myself included – are immunocompromised and have an increased susceptibility to catching viruses and more difficulty recovering from them. Help everyone play it safe if you are sick – please reschedule!

So that our staff can spend some Thanksgiving holiday time with family and friends, we will be out of the office starting Wednesday, Nov. 27, through Sunday, Dec. 1. Our office will reopen on Monday, Dec. 2.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving! And, thank you again for your support, kindness, and care.

Sincerely,
Anne Eunson

Use It or Lose It - Don't miss out!

9/24/2019

Don't forget, it’s that time of year – insurance use-it-or-lose-it season. Are you eligible for an additional cleaning and checkup? Do you have remaining restorative dental care such as a crown, bridge or implant? Many of you have dental benefits – including flexible spending accounts – that will expire at the end of the year. As a result, this becomes the busiest time of year for us, as patients schedule appointments before their benefits expire. Here are some tips for maximizing those end-of-year benefits:

Schedule it now! The closer we get to the end of the year, the fewer appointments will be available.
Finish it up! Schedule now to complete any needed treatments or unfinished dental work. Don’t put it off – your benefits will expire soon.
Smile brightly during the holidays! Scheduling your hygiene appointment before the holiday season will help you smile confidently while decking the halls, entertaining guests, and posing for those family photos.

Give us a call now so we can schedule your fall appointment!!

Be sure to check out our Facebook page starting next Monday, September 30th, to participate in our 5 Day Fall Giveaway!!

Dr. Eunson Update

9/12/2019

Let me start by thanking everyone for their thoughts, prayers, cards, flowers, care packages, meals, and more while I was out of the office for my surgery. Your support was felt and very much appreciated by both me and my team. We are truly blessed to be part of such a caring, supportive community.

I am pleased to report that the surgery went exceptionally well, and my recovery has been smooth. In fact, I feel so well that I have returned to the office sooner than expected to work part time while I receive follow-up treatment.

I am also pleased to announce that Dr. Tewari will be staying on through my treatment phase, which will last about six months. Dr. Tewari has quickly gained the confidence of our team in her short time here, and our patients have reported very positive experiences with her. She has been a great addition to our team, and we are glad she will stay on.

This means that moving forward, we expect to have a dentist present for most of our hygiene appointments. Should one of us be unavailable for any particular appointments, patients will be notified in advance if at all possible.

As summer lapses into fall, we are reminded that cold and flu season will be upon us soon. If you are not feeling well for a scheduled appointment, please call and reschedule. This will help protect fellow patients and our staff from being exposed to illnesses that can adversely affect their lives and their work and that pose a serious risk to those who are immunocompromised – myself included. If you’re not sure whether or not you should reschedule due to an illness, please contact us so we can discuss it.

As a reminder, please keep your appointments or give us sufficient notice if a change is needed. Doing so allows us to provide the best services for all of our patients. We understand that our patients lead busy lives, and we try to be as accommodating as possible with our scheduling. (For example, our expanded early-morning office hours benefit patients who prefer to have their dental services before heading to work.) Almost daily we get requests for same-day or next-day appointments, and giving us sufficient notice of your cancellation or reschedule request allows us to accommodate another’s needs. Your thoughtfulness in this matter is, as always, greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your continued support of Eunson Dental!

Sincerely,
Dr. Anne Eunson

Welcome Dr. Shruti Tewari

8/1/2019

Dear Eunson Dental patients,

I want to let you know about some possible appointment changes that will begin in early August that may affect your next office visit.

While my prognosis is excellent, I recently was diagnosed with breast cancer. I am having surgery on Aug. 8 (my last day in the office will be Aug. 7), and the recovery will take an estimated six weeks.

During my absence, a trusted colleague and excellent dentist will be here to care for you on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. You can read about Dr. Shruti Tewari here. www.eunsondental.com/our-friendly-team.html I am so grateful to have her here caring for patients in my absence knowing patients will be so well cared for during this time.

In addition to Dr. Tewari, several other local dentists and specialists are stepping up to help if needed. We are very blessed to be part of a network of caring professionals who are willing to help each other during such times; should you have an urgent dental need, please call our office for guidance and best care options.

Routine dental care (hygiene) visits are crucial to good dental health, and we don’t want them to be interrupted or delayed. Additionally, we acknowledge that our patients’ schedules are complex, and changing a scheduled appointment can be a hassle. It is our goal to keep as many routine hygiene appointments as possible that already are on the calendar during this timeframe.

If you have an upcoming dental visit scheduled, please keep your appointment unless we contact you to reschedule. Our trained, professional staff members will be here to serve you even in my absence. If you need to reschedule for your own reasons, please give enough notice so that we can fill your slot with another patient who may be waiting for an appointment.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our office – our staff will be happy to assist you!

Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding during this time. You will be in good hands for the few weeks I will be out of the office!

Sincerely,
Dr. Anne Eunson

Treament of the Worn Dentiton

9/9/2018

Last week I attended a great course for continued learning about treatment of the worn dentition. Our speaker was Dr. Frank Spear at the Spear Education facility in Phoenix, AZ. The course taught us how to handle difficult situations that occur but, almost more importantly, ways to prevent them from happening at all. I love having more ways to help my patients function properly and maintain their beautiful smiles. Here's a video introduction to some information we discussed. If you have any questions or concerns about tooth wear in your mouth, call to schedule a consultation.

Do you drink 45 gallons of this each year?

1/5/2018

Every time you step into a mini-mart, you’re faced with a host of options to squelch your thirst. A rainbow of colors in plastic bottles compete for your attention, and creative marketing often transforms sugared water into a fountain of youth. When it comes to your teeth, does it matter what you choose? How does a bottle of cola or a sports drink affect your teeth and general health?
Everybody knows most of these drinks include a lot of sugar, but it’s easy to overlook how much they carry. A little quick math can help you visualize the carbohydrate burst that occurs with the first sip. The nutritional label reports the number of grams of sugar in a serving, and there are 4 grams of sugar in a teaspoon. If a bottle shows 20 grams in a single serving, picture it as 5 teaspoons.
While a 12-ounce soda used to be the norm, 20-ounce bottles are now considered standard. But many of the labels show the grams of sugar for an 8-ounce serving, and they frequently report 2.5 servings in a bottle! Calculating the numbers on a typical label indicates you’ll consume over 19 teaspoons of sugar in this soft drink. Take a look at this one:
The bacteria that cause cavities use sugar for energy and produce acidic waste that erodes tooth enamel. Syrupy drinks provide an ideal power source to keep this population thriving while instigating an insulin spike in the bloodstream. The colossal sugar load also drives the liver to convert sugar into fat. Chronically elevated insulin creates insulin resistance, a condition that contributes to a range of diseases. From cavities to cancer, sugared drinks help fuel many of the health problems afflicting people today.
An Acid ProblemSugar forms a vital part of the formula that produces tooth decay, but it’s the acid that ultimately causes enamel to dissolve. The normal pH of your mouth rests around 7, but tooth structure begins to erode when the acidity drops to 5.5. Soda can send the pH of the mouth into a nosedive, making the mouth 1000 times more acidic than needed to start damaging teeth. A review of many ingredient labels shows citric, phosphoric, and carbonic acids in the mix. It may take 15 minutes for the mouth’s pH to return to normal after the last sip, and that means a steady diet of sugary drinks can alter the mouth for hours each day.
Diet sodas often hover around a pH of 3.2, far into the range that damages teeth. It’s a good thing that sugaris missing, but a steady exposure to high acidity can still lead to a weakening of tooth enamel. Artificial sweeteners may have long-term general health effects that we’re yet to understand fully.
Limit The Damage
The best strategy for the sake of your teeth and overall health is to enjoy fresh water on a regular basis. If you’re going to drink soda, consider the following tips:

Drink soda or sports drinks through a straw to minimize your teeth’s exposure.
Rinse with water right after drinking one of these beverages.
Avoid brushing your teeth for 30 minutes after drinking the beverage. This practice allows your mouth to return to normal pH before the teeth undergo the light abrasion of brushing.
Avoid drinks that list acids on the ingredient label.

If you consume a sports drink during strenuous exercise or enjoy an occasional soda with a meal, there’s not a lot of reason to worry. Commit to keep sugar exposure to a minimum and drink more fresh water. Your teeth and your body will thank you!

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