Covid-19 Update

To Our Patients,

Jennifer Perkins DDS is doing our part to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Per the Alabama Department of Public Health recommendations, as of Wednesday, March 18, we will treat ONLY TRUE EMERGENCIES until it is determined safe to see routine appointments.

CLEANINGS:

1. We have rescheduled or contacted you about upcoming appointments.
2. Periodontal patients scheduled 6 months out can call when things return to normal to try to be seen sooner.

TREATMENT:

1. We have tentatively rescheduled these appointments.
2. We prioritize treatment based on urgency.

EMERGENCIES:

1. If you have a true dental emergency, call 256-520-8842. This is Dr. Perkins’ personal cell phone. If you do not receive a return call within 1 hour (at most), please call again.
2. You may be asked to send pictures via text (if possible).
3. Some things we consider TRUE dental emergencies:
   1. Persistent throbbing/aching tooth PAIN
   2. Major swelling
   3. Broken teeth with PAIN
   4. Acute injury with loosened tooth
   5. Any persistent bleeding (not just when flossing)

We generally DO NOT consider these true emergencies:

1. 1. Crowns that come off (try Fixodent, not “temp cement”)
   2. Chipped or broken front teeth
   3. Broken tooth, crown, or filling without pain
   4. Mouth ulcers (use sore throat spray for discomfort)

We hope to be at full speed as soon as possible, but we take the health and well-being of our patients, staff, and families very seriously. Please check our website for updates.

Thanks for understanding, and stay well. We will see you soon!