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Love your smile? Write a review of Dr. Shanahan’s office!
April 23rd, 2012
Whether you’ve visited Dr. Shanahan’s office for a week, months or even years, we’d love to hear your feedback about how we’re faring. There are lots of places on the Internet where you may share your reviews, but we’d like to direct you to our Google Places Page to write a review of us – it only takes a moment!
You may write your review here.
Thank you in advance and enjoy the rest of your week!
“What should I do if my child has a toothache?”
April 16th, 2012
Toothaches occur when the nerve root of a tooth is irritated and can be caused by an infection, gum disease, decay (cavities), or injury. If your child complains of a toothache, rinse his or her mouth with warm water and inspect the teeth to be sure there is nothing caught between them. If pain continues, use a cold compress to ease the pain. Do not apply heat or any kind of aspirin or topical pain reliever directly to the affected area, as this can cause damage to the gums. Children’s pain relievers may be taken orally.
If the toothache persists, it is important to give us a call to determine the cause of the pain and provide relief. Immediate contact should be pursued if your child experiences:
· Pain that is not be relieved by over-the-counter drugs
· Severe pain after a tooth is pulled which may be dry socket syndrome
· Pain associated with swelling of the gums or face, or discharge around a tooth, especially if accompanied by a fever
· Broken or knocked-out teeth from an accident or injury
We hope this helps! Please let us know if you have any other questions below or by giving us a call!
Spring is here! Do we have your current contact info?
April 12th, 2012
Spring is in the air! As you probably know, you can always connect with us on our Facebook page, but we invite you to please contact our office with any updates to phone numbers and addresses, so that we may be able to reach you.
We also encourage you to call us and let us know if you have any new phone numbers or if your contact information has changed!
Thank you! Have a great week!
