COVID-19 Plans & Precautions

ALL ROUTINE DENTAL CLEANINGS AND NON-ESSENTIAL TREATMENTS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL 4/6.

Emergency Care Will Be Available

Dr. Caves will continue to provide emergency care for all patients of record. Please contact the office in case of a dental emergency at (706) 571-0079.

According to the association, emergency dental care may include: 
  • Any treatment for pain, swelling or infection
  • Chipped, cracked and broken teeth
  • Loose or displaced restorations
Dental patients who must visit a dentist for emergency care should refrain from coming in if they have:
  • A fever
  • A cough or shortness of breath
  • A history of significant chronic illness
  • A compromised immune system
  • Or if they or a family member who are considered high-risk:
    • Have traveled to a location with a level 3 travel health notice
    • Have traveled in an airplane in the past two weeks
    • Have been previously asked to self-isolate or self-quarantine
    • Have had close contact to an individual diagnosed with the COVID-19 infection