You know that what you eat has an impact on your oral health. For example, sugary food and drinks create acid, which mixes with bacteria in your mouth, leading to tooth decay and diminished enamel. There are also foods that help clean your teeth as you eat them. Read on to see what they are! 

Apples. 

Apples are incredibly fibrous, acting as a toothbrush as they clean plaque and food particles off of your teeth. The fiber is found in the skin of the apples, so make sure you leave it on! In addition, the acid in apples works to kill bacteria that cause bad breath, so next time you want to chew on a piece of gum, opt for an apple instead! 

Carrots. 

Carrots, like apples, are fibrous and clean your teeth as you eat them. Since carrots are hard and take little work to chew, they also stimulate saliva production. Saliva helps wash out bacteria in your mouth, creating a healthier and cleaner environment. In addition, carrots are an excellent source of Vitamin A. One serving provides almost 200% of your daily value, which means that a serving of carrots daily can aid in your vision, growth, immunity, gum, and enamel health! 

Spinach and Kale. 

Leafy greens, particularly spinach and kale, and low in calories and high in fiber. As with apples and carrots, the high fiber content helps clean your teeth as you eat, but these leafy greens are also chock-full of vitamins that can help your entire body. For example, kale has more vitamin C, vitamin K, and calcium than spinach, but spinach has more iron, vitamin A, vitamin E, zinc, and folate. Calcium strengthens teeth and enamel, while vitamin A supports gum and enamel health. 

These fruits and vegetables can be found at any grocery store, or farmer’s market year-round and are full of so many nutrients that it would be a shame to pass them up! Try to incorporate these into your daily meals, and you should notice improvements in your health and teeth. If you have any questions about this or any other suggestions we make, give us a call. At Cakmes Dental Studio, we love teaching our patients tricks of the trade to keep a healthy mouth. Fortunately, eating fruits and veggies like these is almost too easy!

As our patients know, our office closed its doors in mid-March with the exception of emergency dental procedures. We did this in order to keep patients and staff safe amid concerns surrounding the Coronavirus. We are thankful to all of our patients for bearing with us as we navigate these unprecedented times that our communities are facing. We will be reopening on Thursday, April 30th, and we will also be open on Friday, May 1st.

Throughout our temporary closure, our team has closely followed updates from the American Dental Association, the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, as well as government officials, to create a plan to uphold our commitment to patient safety upon our April 30th reopening. We have spent time planning strategies to keep staff and patients safe during visits. We’ve detailed some of the steps you can expect in your visit to our dental studio.

The day before your appointment is scheduled, you will receive a text message survey to help our staff determine your risk of exposure prior to your appointment. Once you arrive for your appointment, we ask that you remain in your vehicle and call our office to let our staff know that you have arrived. We will give you instructions once you call. We ask that you only enter the office when a staff member has directed you to do so. We also ask that you do not bring anyone into the office unless you have mobility issues or the patient is a minor. 

Upon entering the office, you will have a forehead temperature scan and then be taken directly to a treatment suite. We have implemented a pre-procedural rinse for every patient in order to bring down bacteria levels. We will have hand sanitizer available as soon as you enter the office, and we ask that all patients use this. Our treatment rooms have always been cleaned between patients, but that effort is even more emphasized now. Our team is working diligently to keep patient touchpoints sanitized. 

All appointments will be managed to allow for social distancing between patients and we will not be utilizing the waiting room at this time. We will no longer offer magazines, newspapers, or self-serve coffee to limit any possibility of contamination on high touchpoint objects and areas. 

Our office now has medical grade purifiers placed throughout and a dry shield vacuum system to help control airborne viruses, bacteria, germs, and dust. Our staff will continue to wear level 3 masks as well as face shields. We ask that all patients please bring a face mask or facial covering (scarf, bandana, etc.) with them to the studio.

We have always made patient safety our top priority when providing high-quality dental care that our patients expect. We have adapted our operations to keep patients and staff safe. We appreciate our patients for working with us through this unchartered territory. Please contact our office if you have questions or would like to book an appointment. We look forward to seeing you soon.

At Cakmes Dental Studio, we have always taken patient safety very seriously. The health and well-being of both patients and staff is our highest priority at all times, especially now during the outbreak of COVID-19. Our team will always monitor and follow recommendations of the CDC and the American Dental Association in regards to the Coronavirus. 

In response to the spread of the Coronavirus, the ADA has recommended that dentists nationwide postpone any and all elective procedures from March 18th until at least April 6th. During this time, we will make every effort to treat our existing patients only on an emergency basis. 

We will keep you updated with any changes that are made in regard to the Coronavirus and how it is affecting our hours. The temporary closing of our office, except for emergency situations, is done with every intention of keeping our patients and staff healthy.

Enhanced Cleaning and Sanitation Efforts 

Our standard cleaning and infection control routines have always been thorough. Before closing our doors for a few weeks, we implemented more rigorous cleaning procedures based on recommendations from the CDC and ADA to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus.

Our staff cleaned all frequently touched surfaces, such as door handles and surface areas, using a disinfectant that is recommended and approved by CDC guidelines. 

Further, we removed newspapers, magazines, and our coffee setup from patient areas in order to remove as many touchpoints as possible. When we re-open our doors in a few weeks, we will determine if it is in our patients’ and staff’s best health to continue on this way for an additional few weeks.

Patient Appointments and Rescheduling

During this time, we will only treatment emergency situations. We please ask that any patients call our office to reschedule appointments if they are non-emergent.

Our office is working diligently to protect your health, the health of all of our patients, and the health of our staff. We understand this is an unprecedented event for many of us, and our office is closely following recommendations from the CDC. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.

Please visit the CDC website for more information about COVID-19 and more ways to protect your health and the health of your community.

The end of summer is near… kids are going back to school, summer vacations have been had, and it looks like it’s back to reality for all of us!

Do you have the end of summer blues? Well, to show appreciation for our patients, we’re giving away two amazing spa packages from Belleza Salon and Spa in Knoxville! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get some much-needed pampering in before the holiday season starts.

Two Grand Prizes will be awarded. Each winner may choose between one of two spa packages…

• One (1) Stress Recovery Spa Package from Belleza ($180 retail value) – Classic Facial with facial massage, Paraffin Hand Treatment, Full Body Aromatherapy Massage, Steam or Sauna. (2.5 hours)
• or… One (1) Executive Escape Spa Package from Belleza ($180 retail value) – Swedish Upper Body Massage, Salt Scrub Glow, Haircut, Hand Shake Manicure, Best Foot Forward Pedicure, Steam, served with a light lunch. (3.5 hours)

Download Giveaway Rules Here.

How to Enter

EXISTING PATIENTS

On Facebook:

1.  Visit our Facebook page at facebook.com/cakmesdentalstudio
2. Like our page
3. Like and Share any Giveaway-related post from our Facebook page

On Instagram:

1. Follow us @cakmesdentalstudio
2. Like and repost any Giveaway-related post from our account

On Twitter:

1. Follow us at @CakmesDental
2. Like and retweet any Giveaway-related post from our account

New Patients Can Participate Too!

NEW PATIENTS

Schedule an appointment and be seen anytime between now and September 21, 2018. Request an appointment online, or call the office at (865) 584-6163.

Limit one entry per person. No purchase required. All entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. by Friday, September 21, 2018.

Have you met our hygienists, Laura and Rachel? Hear them share a little bit about their background, patient care philosophy, and why they love working at Cakmes Dental Studio!

Don Dunlap, a patient at Cakmes Dental Studio, discusses his experience with Dr. Cakmes and staff.

Leslie Williams, a student at UT and patient of Cakmes Dental Studio, discusses her experience with Dr. Cakmes and our staff.