Mt. Vernon Family Dentistry

05/10/2019

Dear MVFD Family: Please note that the patient letters you received are two-sided. Information about where to obtain your records, along with other important information, can be found on the back side (page 2) of the letter. 😃

As always, please send us a message if you have further questions. Thank you!

05/01/2019

Dear MVFD Family,

The time has come for MVFD to close its doors, and as of 29 April 2019, we are no longer open for business.

We want to thank you for your patronage and for trusting us with your dental health. It has been such a privilege to get to know you, and we have appreciated seeing and talking with you regularly at our office! Each referral for your family and friends has been a fantastic compliment, and we are truly grateful for all you have contributed to our office.

NOTIFICATION
Patients who visited the office while Dr. Burrows was here will receive a letter notifying them of the office closure. The letter, mailed to the address in your patient record, provides instructions on how to obtain copies of or transfer your records, where to go for emergency care, and how to navigate this transition. Notices have also been posted on the office doors and here on Facebook so that patients have as many sources for information as possible.

FINDING ANOTHER PROVIDER
We recommend selecting and seeking the care of another dentist to continue your dental care and meet your restorative needs. Continuity in dental care and treatment is vital to your dental health and well-being, and often, recommendations from friends and relatives are great ways of locating a new doctor. Your individual patient letters will discuss the importance of continuing proper dental care, and the possible results of not doing so.

EMERGENCY CARE
If you find yourself in need of emergency treatment, the following offices have agreed to provide necessary emergency treatment for the next 30 days.

Franklin Dentistry Associates – Mt. Vernon
Dr. Trent Rehnquist
908 TX HWY 37
Mt. Vernon, TX 75457
(903) 588-2992
[email protected]

Bella Smiles – Mt. Pleasant
Dr. John Norwood
1401 S. Jefferson Ave. Ste. #4
Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455
(903) 572-1600
[email protected]

PATIENT RECORDS
Your new doctor will likely need copies of your records. You may also decide to obtain a copy of your records for yourself. Altius Healthcare Management will maintain all of Mt. Vernon Family Dentistry’s patient records, and should you desire to either transfer your records, or obtain a personal copy for yourself, please contact them directly. Requests may be made by e-mail or postal mail at the addresses below. In some situations, Altius may seek a small fee to complete records requests. Any fees charged will comply with rules set forth by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.

Altius Healthcare Management
C/O Records Request Department
1261 W. Green Oaks Blvd. Ste. #103
Arlington, TX 76013
[email protected]

CONTACT METHODS
We have done our best to answer all questions here and in the patient letters, but if you have any further questions or concerns, please direct inquiries to [email protected].

Dr. Burrows wishes to express heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has been a part of the office since he took over in 2017. From the staff, to the patients, and everyone in between, thank you! It has been a sincere pleasure to get to know all of you and be a part of your oral health journey! We are grateful for your business, and wish you the best in happiness and oral health.

Sincerely,

Dr. Burrows

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06/14/2018

🙌🎉It's time for a giveaway! 🙌🎉

We want to show appreciation for all our patients by holding a giveaway for an iPAD MINI!!

There are TWO ways to enter the giveaway:
1. Write a Google and/or Facebook review.
2. Refer a patient to MVFD.

Entries will be accepted until July 31st. A winner will be drawn on August 1st, and Dr. Burrows will deliver the iPad to you personally. 😀

Please see the attached fliers for rules and instructions on how to write reviews and/or refer patients.

Help us share the love--like/comment/share so that more people can enter!

Thanks for being a part of our wonderful dental family!

05/04/2018

Happy May the 4th from Dr. B and MVFD!

05/03/2018

💙💚Show us your favorite things!💛❤️

Got a favorite food? Pet? Pair of shoes? Post pics below and show us what you love!

04/25/2018

Got questions? Ask Dr. B! 🎉🎈🎉

Comment with general questions below, or message us privately for questions related to your own personal treatment or case.

You can ask things like:

- What is causing tooth pain in my mouth?
- When the best time is to have wisdom teeth pulled?
- I'm having XYZ symptoms. What do they mean?
- What's the proper way to prevent plaque buildup?

We love hearing from our patients! Thanks for being a part of our family! ❤️💚🧡💜

04/19/2018

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month.

In the US, someone dies from oral cancer every hour of every day, and about 50,000 people are diagnosed with it each year.

The GOOD NEWS is that oral cancer can be treated if it is diagnosed early! The key is to be aware of the risk factors and symptoms.

Some risk factors include:
- To***co use
- Alcohol use
- Exposure to HPV

Symptoms include:
- White or red patches inside the mouth
- Sores that don't heal or bleed easily
- Abnormal lumps
- Hoarseness, sore throat
- Difficulty chewing or swallowing

You can perform self-exams at home, but it is also important to have your dentist examine your mouth on a routine basis to look for signs of oral cancer.

Would you like more information about oral cancer, prevention, risk factors, treatment, etc? Comment below with questions, and we will answer!

Here's to your health. 😉

04/06/2018

FRIYAY!

It's time for a fun post! Comment here with your favorite weekend meme or GIF and your plans for the weekend. 🙌

03/08/2018

Who’s going to the big game today? Raise your hand and let us know if you’re there!!

Good luck to the MV Tiger basketball team today! Gooooo Tigers! 🎉

The Tigers are the Region 2 Champions with a big win over Edgewood today in the regional final. Great basketball, great kids, great times to be from MV. Below are the game times for the 3A division of the Boys State Tournament in San Antonio next week.

TIGER PRIDE

Coach Thomas

03/07/2018

A follow-up to our poll about brushing:

Dr. Burrows says the best time to brush your teeth is about 30 minutes after you've eaten a meal. Here's why:

- Bacteria in your mouth produce acids that erode the enamel on your teeth. If you do not brush, those acids eventually cause substantial damage to your teeth and can lead to cavities.

- After about 30 minutes, your saliva can neutralize the pH of those acidic waste products. At that point, it is safe to brush your teeth and clean out all the debris left by whatever you ate.

- Brushing before your saliva has had the opportunity to neutralize those acids essentially makes your toothbrush very abrasive to your teeth, which speeds erosion of tooth enamel and makes your teeth vulnerable to cavities. If you must brush right after eating, try drinking a glass of water prior to brushing to rinse away as much of the acids as possible.

Did you know any of this? Have you heard it before?

Happy brushing! 😉

03/07/2018

Thank you to everyone who has liked & followed our page! 43 people so far, and counting. We appreciate you! 🙏