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Dear VB&K Patient,

We hope this letter finds you happy and healthy. We want to take a moment to remind you that our top priority is always your health, safety and well-being. As we fully reopen our practice, we do so with the same caution, highest standards and preparation for preventing the spread of infection that we always have and will continue to implement.

We are vigilant in monitoring and maintaining the recommendations of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Dental Association for infection control related to COVID-19. We are confident that when we open our doors on April 27, 2020, our existing protocols go above and beyond those recommendations to keep you safe.

We are always committed to implementing safety protocol. In addition to our existing extensive measures, you should anticipate noticing the following protective efforts when you enter our dental clinic:

  • All patients answer a screening questionnaire. Appointments rescheduled if risk of patient transmission of illness, including COVID-19 has been determined.
  • Face shields will also be worn with masks and gloves by staff depending on procedure.
  • Thorough disinfection of office and waiting area. Wiping down touch screens and credit card machines after each use and regularly disinfecting bathrooms, furniture, doors and handles has always been implemented. No-touch hand sanitizer stations are also now available for staff and patient use.
  • Highest standards of disinfecting protocol in our exam rooms. Disposable plastic wrap for furniture changed between patients and all surfaces disinfected with a chemical germicide between each patient have always been common practice. Now increased ventilation has been added to remove aerosols.
  • Increased PPE for all staff who provide dental care. Gowns, face shields, and N95 masks have been added to our existing extensive protective gear.
  • Aerosol control through High Volume Evacuation (HVE) during dental procedures. We have an existing HVE Adapter which helps remove more than 90% of aerosols created during procedures. Air purifiers that completely cycle the air, three times every hour, have been added to operatories.

In addition to our efforts, we ask for your cooperation and support with the following temporary safety measures as we work through this ever-changing situation:

  • Maintain social distancing practices in our waiting room. Chairs will be six feet apart.
  • Wait in your car upon arrival (if waiting room is full) if possible. Give us a call to let us know you’ve arrived and we’ll notify you when we’re ready for you to come in.
  • Have your temperature taken.
  • Please do not bring friends or relatives who do not have a scheduled appointment if possible. Only scheduled patients will be allowed in the treatment areas. We understand if you are a caretaker or are assisting the disabled.

Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we all work towards maintaining the highest safety measures when you return to our practice. We promise to keep you updated through this dynamic situation. In the meantime, maintain good oral care and we look forward to making you smile soon!

Take Care and Stay Well,
Dr. J. Michael Krischke

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Make Teeth Strong Again With Dental Crowns & Bridges in Crown Point

We place a lot of dental crowns and bridges in Crown Point – and it’s no wonder, given how well they work for repairing all kinds of dental damage, including missing teeth. Unlike a partial denture, a fixed dental bridge doesn’t need to be removed for cleaning. We can even attach dental bridges to dental implants for added stability.

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Yet another way to repair damaged or missing teeth is with crowns and bridges. We can do crowns to help cover a tooth that's badly damaged or has a large filling or just does not look very appealing. We can do bridges to replace spacing in between teeth. We can go ahead and do crowns and bridges together to make the smile look more natural, look like it's restored back to our younger days.

Crowns and bridges are both great ways to restore missing or broken teeth. They're aesthetically pleasing. A crown will cover one individual tooth that may be damaged, chipped, broken. A bridge will help replace missing teeth, usually two or more crowns that are cast together as one solid piece, so it's cemented into the mouth. It's very stable and it's a great way to replace missing teeth, covering bad teeth, and making your smile look great.

Because they are so popular, we use zirconia for these versatile dental restorations. Zirconia works well because:

  • There’s no dark line. Porcelain crowns are sometimes fused to a metal base, leaving a visible dark line at your gumline. You won’t have a dark line with zirconia.
  • It’s highly durable. With proper care, zirconia should last decades longer than porcelain.
  • It’s biocompatible. Compared to metal and other materials, there is a very low likelihood of an allergic reaction to zirconia.
  • It requires less alteration of your tooth. With a zirconia dental crown, you’ll be able to keep more of your existing tooth.
  • It looks natural. Zirconia is more translucent than porcelain, so it appears more like your own tooth enamel.

Call Van Buskirk & Krischke DDS, LLC at 219-641-3422 today to find out more about our zirconia crowns and bridges. There’s no charge for restorative dentistry consultations!

Inlays & Onlays Can Fix “In-Between” Dental Damage

If your tooth is too damaged for a filling but not damaged enough for a dental crown, our dentists at Van Buskirk & Krischke DDS, LLC can use an inlay or an onlay. We also often use these restorations when we need to remove and replace old fillings. An inlay fits inside the edges of your tooth’s surface, while an onlay extends over the edges of your tooth. Either way, your tooth is protected from further damage.

Need to fix dental damage? Call Van Buskirk & Krischke DDS, LLC at 219-641-3422 to see if we can repair it with dental crowns and bridges in Crown Point.

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