Aspen Dental announced on Thursday that they would be closing their doors to the general public and only opening for emergency services,
In a release from the business, they described emergencies as patients who need immediate treatment due to infection, acute pain and/or trauma.
With the office being closed for the time-being, Aspen Dental offered these tips for those who need help managing pain.
Acute Pain Management:
- Tooth Ache Regimen For Adults: 600mg Advil & 2 Extra Strength Tylenol in combination every 6 hours.
- Tooth Ache Regimen For Children 10 and Under: Children's Strength Advil/Tylenol combination every 6 hours following advised dose for age and weight.
Treatment for all swelling:
- Inside/outside mouth facial swelling will be prescribed an antibiotic for a minimum 3 days. After 3 days, Dr. Mullen will make decisions on a case by case basis to determine if an office visit is required.
Dental trauma:
- Dr. Mullen will evaluate need for treatment based on the severity of the trauma. Any treatment to alleviate pain (ie: extraction of tooth, suturing of tissues and/or a prescription if necessary) will be performed.
All other basic and routine dental needs will be deferred to a later date.
Staff will remain answering phones and checking messages between 9-1 Monday to Thursday.
Anyone needing emergency help will need to call to arrange appointments as walk-ups will not be accepted or allowed access to the office.