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Health Safety Protocols


Image of a woman smiling, after having healthy teeth and following health safety protocols at Bradshaw Family Dental.To Our Valued Patients at Surprise Smiles,

Welcome! We are open, looking forward to seeing returning patients, accepting new patients, and operating under normal business hours! The Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDS) is still not recommending any type of closures or modification in hours. We will continue to monitor information coming from both the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and AZDHS and keep you apprised of any changes or updates. We will stay on top of this information and bring it to you as soon as possible through our website, email, and social media.

As we continue to navigate through the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, our dentists and dental team want to assure you that we are continuing to do our best to make sure it a priority that we are following the latest health and safety guidelines from the CDC, specifically as they relate to the dental industry. We value keeping our patients and staff members safe and comfortable.

As part of our daily standard health and safety protocols, our office follows ‘Universal Precautions’ in order to protect our patients and our staff. These are precautions we have always taken, and are not new. By taking ‘universal precautions’ means we always assume that anyone could potentially be carrying a contagious and dangerous disease. We therefore follow strict guidelines to prevent the transmission of any potential disease, be it COVID-19 (Coronavirus), hepatitis, tuberculosis, HIV, or any other disease. This has been a standard of care we follow, per the CDC, in regard to blood borne pathogens.

These measures include:
•  strict hand washing protocols
•  use of (single use) disposable protective equipment and barriers
•  thorough disinfection of exposed or potentially exposed surfaces after every patient visit
•  disinfection and high-heat steam sterilization of instruments and routine monitoring of sterilization verification
•  continued education on infection control

Image of a dentist with a mask covering, so she is safe, and follows health safety protocols at Bradshaw Family Dental.Specific to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) we have added in additional precautionary and cleaning measures including:
•  disinfecting common surface areas every 30 minutes
•  providing hand sanitizer in common areas
•  screening everyone who enters our offices based on CDC recommendations
•  offering preprocedural mouth rinse

As state and national health and safety regulations change and evolve during these times, Surprise Smiles is dedicated to monitoring and evaluating our dental practice and office space for any potential risks as we serve our patients and community. We strive to maintain an approach to our dentistry services that is both safe and beneficial to everyone we serve.

We strive to provide a safe, healthy, comfortable, and relaxed environment for everyone that comes into our dental office. We follow the American Dental Association’s Update to Office Procedures During COVID-19 in regard to safe office procedures, workplace hazards, and making decisions for best office practices. We stay informed on recent information given to dentists in this regard, as well as keeping up to date with any changes recommended by the CDC.

Please let us know if you have any questions in regard to our health and safety protocols here at Surprise Smiles. We recognize that it can be challenging during these unprecedented times of COVID-19. We all want to get back to our normal lives, and we will be able to do so, in a safe, wise, and healthy manner. We will be happy to answer any questions that you may have in regard to our dental practice health and safety protocols, cleaning, and disinfecting procedures we follow.

Thank you for continuing to be a valued patient here at Bradshaw Family Dental. We look forward to continuing to serve you and your dental needs through the various services we provide for you, from preventive dentistry, restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, pediatric dentistry, sedation dentistry, dental implants and more!

How To Stop Bleeding Gums


Posted on 2/20/2023 by Candice
How To Stop Bleeding GumsMany people assume it's normal for gums to bleed when they brush or floss their teeth. But bleeding gums is a serious condition and can have links with conditions like diabetes, premature death, and heart disease. Bleeding gums can also lead to teeth loss and gum disease.

Therefore, what can you do to prevent or stop this dental problem? Here's how to stop bleeding gums:

Observe Good Oral Hygiene


Poor oral hygiene is one of the causes of bleeding gums and gums. So, to stop bleeding gums, start by improving your oral hygiene. Learn how to brush your teeth to eliminate all food particles correctly.

Use fluoride toothpaste and consider mouthwash to keep your mouth and teeth clean.

Avoid tobacco products to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Also, reduce your alcohol intake. Many alcoholic drinks are highly acidic, so drinking them can cause enamel erosion.

Watch Your Diet


To stop bleeding gums, start eating foods rich in vitamin C. These foods will boost your immunity and help you fight off gum infections. Some of these foods are; carrots, oranges, and sweet potatoes.

Also, reduce your carbohydrate intake to prevent/stop bleeding gums. High carbohydrate intake increases the risk of plaque buildup and bacteria growth. Plaque formation can lead to bleeding gums and gum disease. Therefore, on top of brushing and flossing regularly, reduce your carbohydrate intake to prevent plaque formation.

See A Dentist


It will help if you see a dentist to understand the cause of the bleeding gums. The dentist will advise you on whether you need a deep dental cleaning. The idea is to remove tartar and plaque to boost gum healing.

The dentist will advise you on improving oral hygiene to stop bleeding gums. They'll also help you know which foods to eat to enhance gum health. Visit us today, and our dentists offer effective treatments to help you stop bleeding gums.
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