We are so excited to announce that we have been picked as Hulafrog’s Best Family Dentist 2020 and Expertise.com’s Best Dentists in Raleigh for 2020.
Hulafrog is a children-specific media company for parents in our area and nationwide that gives parents news about events geared toward kids and local information about activities & resources for kids. Hulafrog also gives families a heads up on what’s happening that week in their “Our Pick” newsletters and a directory of family-friendly businesses to explore.
Each year, Hulafrog asks parents to pick their favorite businesses geared towards kids in their Most Loved Awards. Lane and Associates Family Dentistry in Cary has been chosen 3 years in a row as the Best Family Dentist in the Apex/Cary listings. Thank you to all of the parents who voted for us once again! We are so happy to be considered your 2020 Most Loved Family Dentist in the Cary area!
Expertise.com is a search platform designed to highlight highly-skilled professionals who use a chosen formula to determine experts in each field. According to Expertise, there are 114 dentists in the Raleigh area and after a thorough analysis Lane & Associates Family Dentistry in Raleigh was chosen as one of the 22 Best Dentists in Raleigh.
The criteria to be considered are divided into 5 categories and 25 variables. These five categories are Reputation, Credibility, Experience, Availability, and Professionalism. Thank you to the research team at Expertise.com for designating our Raleigh office as one of the top dental practices in the state!
Even though many of our offices are temporarily closed, our company is rallying together to give back to our communities during this time of need.
We know many emergency and healthcare systems are remaining open during this time to help stop the spread of COVID-19 and they are continuing to care for other necessary procedures.
In light of this, many of our talented employees have started creating masks for healthcare workers due to the shortages across the world. We have enlisted their help and have started creating kits for each of our employees that they can work on at home during this social distancing period. We are beginning with 870 masks and hope to continue making more! Once the masks are ready, our staff is working with the UNC Health Care system to drop off these masks to those hospitals and medical facilities in need.
Our marketing team creating face mask kits to send to our staff.
LAA Staff member sewing medical masks.
Finished face masks!
Lane & Associates loves North Carolina & we hope that our beautiful state can bounce back from this pandemic quickly. If you would like to help by donating masks of your own, please read below!
How to Make a Mask:
Contact us if you are interested in helping our teams by making masks at home with your family. We have a long list of North Carolina medical facilities that are in need of these masks and want to do as much as possible to help. Email us at marketing@lanedds.com for more details on drop-off locations and deliveries.
We value & appreciate all of our community healthcare heroes! Thank you for all that you are giving & we hope this small act will help.
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Lane & Associates Family Dentistry supports The Blood Connection, UNC Health, WakeMed, PNC Arena, and the Carolina Hurricanes as they team up for an important community event!
Give Blood, Save Lives.
The blood drive will be next Thursday, March 26th at the PNC Arena from 10 am – 6 pm.
Make an appointment now: thebloodconnection.org & support your community during this time! All Donors will receive a $20 VISA Gift card!
More information on how PNC Arena is complying with all social distancing protocol can be found on UNC Health Care’s website here.
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What you can expect from Lane & Associates Family Dentistry during the Flu & COVID-19 Pandemic
Originally published: March 12, 2020 | Updated: May 14, 2020
At Lane & Associates, we strive to uphold the highest level of care for our patients at all times. During every office visit, your health and safety are our highest priorities. With the recent Flu and Coronavirus (COVID-19), this year’s season has been particularly difficult which reinforces the need for all of us to be vigilant in the prevention of the spread of these diseases.
Our offices follow all of the current recommendations for infection control and disease prevention published by the CDC(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health), OSHA, and other significant organizations.
As always, the most important priority at Lane & Associates is the safety and wellbeing of our patients and team members. In addition to our already rigorous daily sanitizing procedures, we will continue to go above and beyond these guidelines. We are increasing the frequency of cleaning and disinfecting of the lobby, dental exam chairs, equipment, bathrooms, and all other areas of our offices. At each of our locations, you will also find hand sanitizer next to the front desk. All patients are encouraged to wash their hands frequently during their visits for at least 20 seconds, as the CDC recommends.
New Policies & Procedures (as of May 2020):
As we begin to reopen our offices, you may see some changes during your next appointment.
Our office will communicate with you before your appointment to ask screening questions.
Before entering the building, we are offering curbside check-in and temperature screenings for all patients. All staff are also screened before entering the building each day.
You may see that our waiting rooms are closed or adjusted for social distancing measures. Furniture is further apart and all magazines/children’s toys have been removed (since these items are difficult to clean).
Appointments will be managed to allow for social distancing between patients. You may also be escorted into and out of the building.
All consent forms, treatment plans, and payments may be presented to you in the treatment room.
Hand sanitizer or hand-washing stations will be available for patient use.
We may ask you to wait in your car to reduce the number of patients in the reception area at any one time.
7 Health recommendations during this Flu & Virus Season:
Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, avoid close contact with others to prevent them from getting sick as well.
If you are sick, please postpone any non-emergency or elective dental procedures until you are feeling well. If you are unsure, please call your home office to discuss your treatment with your dental provider.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you are coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.
Wash your hands as set by the guidelines from the CDC. **See the Handwashing Instructions infographic below**
Do not hoard medical masks or gloves as these are needed by healthcare professionals. Due to the high demand, the CDC does not recommend the general public buying these items but instead practicing everyday preventive actions, such as washing hands, covering your cough, and staying home when you are sick.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.
Practice other good health habits. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school, especially when someone is ill. Get plenty of sleep, take care of your oral health, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.
Washing Your Hands the Right Way
One of the most important steps in preventing the spread of infection is to consistently wash your hands as set by the guidelines from the CDC. See our infographic below with step by step instructions on how to properly wash your hands. The basics to remember are to rinse with water first THEN lather on the soap. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds and be sure to get underneath your fingernails and in between each finger. If you are wearing rings, either take these off before scrubbing or get underneath during your 20-second scrub. Rinse your hands with clean water once you’ve completed scrubbing. Remember, after rinsing – use the paper towel or one-use towel to turn off your sink.
Watch this video from the CDC with FAQs about Handwashing:
Next Steps…
According to the American Dental Association, “Respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette infection control measures along with contact precautions are currently recommended for preventing transmission of COVID-19 and all flu-like illnesses in a dental healthcare setting.”If you currently have the flu or have had direct contact with anyone diagnosed with the Flu or the Coronavirus, or if you have recently traveled to an area where the Coronavirus is prevalent, please inform one of our team members.
All of our employees are well trained and given periodic updates on infection control policies and procedures to ensure that your visit and treatment at Lane & Associates is as safe and comfortable as possible. As always – we sincerely appreciate your trust in us to provide your dental care.
Have further questions? Contact our offices or email us at info@lanedds.com.
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#LAAKidsColor 2024 Contest Announcement
We want to send a huge thank you to all of our amazing entries to the Kids Coloring Contest in February. We had SO MANY amazing entries. Our top three prize winners have been chosen. Here’s a look at our winners!
2nd Place Prize Winner – Winning a $300 VISA Gift Card & a PNC Arena VIP Experience
Emmy
3rd Place Prize Winner – Winning a $100 VISA Gift Card & a PNC Arena VIP Experience
Brielle
And finally…DRUM ROLL PLEASE!
Our Grand Prize Winner of a $500 VISA Gift Card & a PNC Arena VIP Experience is…
TJ P.
Thank you for all of your creativity and we hope you had a fun time with us this February! #LAAKidsColor
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We are so pleased to announce that our brand new Durham Miami Blvd office is OPENING MARCH 2ND!
Lane & Associates Family Dentistry began work on our new Durham Miami dental office back in early 2019 and we are finally ready to move from our old Miami Blvd location. Starting on Monday, March 2nd our Durham Miami team will officially be moving to the new location and seeing patients day one. Take a look at our brand new location below!
We ask for patience from our Durham Miami patients during this transition and promise to continue to provide the standard of care that our offices are known for. Please be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your appointments in the coming weeks in case health and medical information need to be updated.
Our New Address & Contact Info:
3020 South Miami Blvd. Durham, NC 27703 (919)598-9900
Our office will also house North Carolina Oral Surgery + Orthodontics across the suite from us. NCOSO provides in-house Oral Surgery procedures such as Wisdom Teeth Removal, Dental Implants, IV Sedation & in-house Orthodontic procedures such as Braces, Invisalign®, and Children’s Orthodontics. Find out more about NCOSO here.
THE TRUTH IS, our teeth are amazing! Without them we wouldn’t be able to speak, eat, sing, or smile properly. We’d like to celebrate our teeth by sharing some interesting dental facts you may not have known!
Here Are 10 Fun Dental Facts:
If you’ve been using floss daily, by the end of the year the total length will be the perimeter of a baseball diamond!
Because birds lack teeth, many swallow stones or grits to aid in breaking up hard foods.
On average, women smile 62 times a day and men only eight times a day. Step it up, guys!
The average American spends 38.5 total days brushing their teeth in their lifetime.
Only 40 percent of young people age six to 19 have had cavities in their life. That’s down from 50 percent a decade ago!
In the middle ages, people thought that a dog’s tooth boiled in wine made an excellent mouth rinse to prevent tooth decay. Tasty!
The Egyptian Plover, also known as the crocodile bird, is famous for flying into crocodile mouths and cleaning their teeth.
Prior to the 1850s, ‘toothpaste’ were usually powdered and contained soap and chalk.
An obscure law in Vermont states that it is illegal for women to wear false teeth without the written permission of their husbands. Crazy!
Different animals have different amounts of teeth; armadillos have 104, pigs have 44, and humans have 32.
How Many Of These Facts Have You Heard Before?
It’s always fun to learn about the obscure facts and crazy history that make up our tooth trivia! Do you know any other cool dental facts? Comment below or on our Facebook page! And remember, take care of your teeth. They do so much for you! We are grateful for our awesome patients and we love to make you smile!
To celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month, Lane & Associates is excited to announce our Kid’s Coloring Contest! Throughout the month of February, we will be collecting coloring pages from kids age 12 and under to enter to win a $100 Marbles Kids Museum Prize pack!
FEBRUARY is Children’s Dental Health Month, so we wanted to let you know that our practice is always trying our best to help children achieve great dental health!
Visit our Coloring Contest page to download and print off your coloring pages! Simply color your page and then tag us on social media using #LAAKidsColor
In anticipation of Groundhog Day 2020, we wanted to take a closer look at some of the world’s most interesting animal teeth! Especially Groundhogs like our Laney!
GROUNDHOGS
Groundhogs have 18 chewing teeth, as well as four chisel-shaped incisors. Their two upper incisors constantly grow—about 1/16 of an inch every week! So groundhogs must constantly gnaw on leaves, trees, grass, and roots to keep the growth in check. Without a shadow of a doubt, groundhogs have some interesting pearly whites. Keep reading to learn about more animals with unique sets of teeth!
GIRAFFES
When it comes to their number of teeth, giraffes and humans are neck and neck. We both have 32 teeth! Giraffes also have an estimated 20-inch tongue for all their snacking needs!
ALLIGATORS
Alligators have between 74 and 80 teeth in their mouth at a time, but as their teeth wear down, new ones constantly replace them. A single alligator can go through as many as 3,000 teeth in one lifetime!
HORSES
Did you know you can estimate the age of a young horse based on its number of developed teeth? Typically by age five, they have a full set of teeth. A fully developed horse of around five years of age will have between 36 and 44 teeth. All equines are heterodontous, which means that they have different shaped teeth for different purposes. All horses have twelve incisors at the front of the mouth, used primarily for cutting food, most often grass, whilst grazing.
NARWHALS
Narwhals live in Arctic waters around Greenland, Canada, and Russia. You may recognize a narwhal from the long, hornlike tusk protruding from its head. But did you know that this tusk is actually an overgrown tooth? Read more about Narwhals and their tusk on the BBC article here.
BLUE WHALES
This may be surprising but blue whales do not even have teeth. Instead, the blue whale has a structure called a baleen plate. Shaped like a comb, the bristles of the baleen let water pass through while trapping prey. Once caught, the whale brings in the food with its massive tongue.
Hopefully, you found out some fun facts about interesting animal teeth! Let us know if you have any questions about these tooth tidbits & be on the lookout on Groundhog day to see if Laney sees his shadow! #GroundhogDay2020 #Feb2nd
AS WE LEAD UP TO THE 54TH ANNUAL SUPER BOWL we know that our sports-loving patients (and those in it for the food!) are getting hyped for the game. It probably reminds you of your time playing sports growing up or cheering your kids and family members on in their favorite activity. There’s no doubt about it–playing sports can be a magical thing.
We love it when our patients are having fun and being active, but unfortunately, sports-related dental injuries happen all the time. That’s why we make custom mouthguards in our practice, so you and your children can always play it safe!
Wear A Mouthguard And Reduce Your Risk Of Injury
You may be surprised to learn that up to 40 percent of dental injuries are sustained during sports activities. In fact, not wearing a mouthguard makes you 60 times more likely to sustain an injury to the face and mouth! Wearing a mouthguard during recreational as well as competitive sports activities decreases both the frequency and severity of the injury.
A fractured, chipped or knocked-out tooth isn’t the only thing a mouthguard safeguards against. Did you know that wearing a mouthguard can also help prevent more serious injuries such as concussions, jaw fractures, and neck injuries? Not to mention the protection it provides for the soft tissues of the mouth like the tongue, lips, and cheeks.
This is especially true for those of you with braces. Not only are your braces an investment you should protect, but those metal brackets can be especially damaging to your mouth if you’re hit by a stray ball or elbow. On top of that, if your braces are damaged, there may be a delay in your orthodontic treatment.
Custom Mouthguards Provide More Comfort And Protection
When it comes to purchasing a mouthguard, you have a couple of different options. A custom-fit mouthguard made specifically for you by a dental professional is the most effective and comfortable choice. We can even specially customize your mouthguard for the specific sport you play. Custom mouthguards are:
Less likely to be displaced during the action because of their custom fit.
Durable and tear-resistant. Custom mouthguards last longer due to the higher quality of materials used to construct them.
More fitted and less bulky. This adds to the overall comfort and makes talking, breathing and swallowing easier.
Your Smile Is Worth Protecting
Customized specifically for your smile, the mouthguards we make in our practice provide superior safety and genuine comfort. Your smile is worth protecting. Talk to us today about your own custom mouthguard by contacting us online or scheduling an appointment!
We love to make our patients smile! Ask us more about Mouthguards & any other dental-related questions by filling out this form or calling 877-LANE-DDS.
THE CONTENT ON THIS BLOG IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDERS WITH QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
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Attention Valued Patients: We are currently experiencing issues with our Wake Forest office phone & internet services.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and appreciate your patience as we work diligently to resolve the issue. Thank you for your understanding.
For immediate assistance please contact us at info@lanedds.com or chat with us via our website.
Happy Holidays, From Our Family To Yours!
Our offices will be closed from December 24th through December 29th to celebrate the holidays. We’ll be back and ready to assist you on Monday, December 30th.
We wish you a joyous holiday season and a Happy New Year!
