Lana B Atchley, DMD, LLC

Our internet and phones are down this morning 🙄 Beam says they should have it back up soon…

Dear Friends: We are 100% committed to your safety.
We are following the recommendations made by the American Dental Association (ADA), the CDC and OSHA. In addition to the interim guidelines for Covid-19, we are implementing other infection control measures. We are going to postpone our re-opening to mid-May as we are awaiting shipment of some items. Thank you for your understanding! Please don't hesitate to give us a call if you have any questions. 334.298.9900 Sincerely, Dr. Lana Atchley & Team

Dear Friends: We love our patients and we are thankful for your trust in our team. We suspended treatment for all non-urgent dental care on Monday, March 16th. We plan to see only those patients with urgent dental needs until April 30th. If you have an appointment during this time, we have canceled it and will be in touch to reschedule.
- If you have a dental emergency (severe pain, swelling, or trauma), please call our office 334.298.9900 for further instructions. Thank you for your understanding and please be safe! Sincerely, Dr. Lana Atchley & Team

From the Alabama Dept. of Public Health: As news of the Coronavirus 2019--COVID-19--spreads, be on the lookout for symptoms: fever, cough,& shortness of breath. Call your doctor if you have these symptoms, but don't panic, because these symptoms are similar to other respiratory infections. The same precautions you take to avoid the flu & common cold will help you avoid COVID-19 if it comes to Alabama.

~Wash your hands often with soap & water for at least 20 seconds.
~Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
~Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
~Clean & disinfect frequently touched objects & surfaces.
~Practice Social Distancing by avoiding close contact with people who are sick, limiting close contact in crowded areas, & using common sense when attending large public gatherings.
~Stay home when you are sick. If you are sick & need to see a doctor, call your physician first.
To learn more: alabamapublichealth.gov/infectiousdiseases/2019-coronavirus

It's Dr. Atchley’s birthday!
Happy, happy day, Doc!

Lana B Atchley, DMD, LLC updated their business hours.

The NIH and CDC rank Alabama 4th in the US for oral cavity and pharynx cancer incidence. 31% of cancer deaths in Alabama are attributable to smoking. (21% of Alabama's adults and 14% of teens smoke ci******es.) Alcohol drinkers have a two- to five-fold risk of oral cavity & oropharyngeal cancers.
Oral cancer exams performed by an oral health professional remain the best method for detecting oral cancer in its early stages & when detected and treated early, survival rates may increase.

oralcancerfoundation.org

We've been so nice, Santa visited twice!

Flossy the Elf has learned how to floss like a boss and is ready for Christmas treats.

Happy Halloween!

The bacteria in your mouth are probably more excited to eat Halloween candy than you are. When the bacteria eat the sugar and leftover food in your mouth, a weak acid is produced. That acid is what can contribute to cavities.

Best and Worst Halloween Candy for Your Teeth - American Dental Association It's not Halloween without candy. Find out which types of candy do the most damage to your teeth.

We can help you with that!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Wise words from our *2nd* favorite doctor!

Instagram post by Lana B. Atchley • Jan 23, 2018 at 8:11pm UTC 4 Likes, 1 Comments - Lana B. Atchley (.lana.atchley) on Instagram: “When your patient brings you beautiful goodies from her bakery! ❤️ ”

We will be closed Wednesday, January 17, due to inclement weather. Everyone stay warm and safe!

Happy New Year!

Sugarbug the Elf needs help with his flossing technique!

Instagram post by Lana B. Atchley • Dec 20, 2017 at 7:52pm UTC 17 Likes, 1 Comments - Lana B. Atchley (.lana.atchley) on Instagram: “SugarBug said flossing takes practice, which makes for perfect check-ups! …”

We hope YOUR teeth aren't scary!
Happy Halloween!

This lovely lady is also a fantastic dentist and a great boss!

Instagram post by Lana B. Atchley • Oct 17, 2017 at 2:24am UTC 13 Likes, 1 Comments - Lana B. Atchley (.lana.atchley) on Instagram: “A •HUGE•Happy Boss's Day to the best boss out there!! Thank you for everything you do for us and…”

Our office will be closed tomorrow, Monday, September 11th. We want our patients and staff to stay home and stay safe from Hurricane Irma.

We got CPR certified and then we Escaped the Clue Room! It wasn't speedy, but it was fun! I have an awesome team!

Happy Birthday Christine!

Patients like these always brighten our day!

Instagram post by Lana B. Atchley • Jun 1, 2017 at 7:13pm UTC 1 Likes, 1 Comments - Lana B. Atchley (.lana.atchley) on Instagram: “Patients like these always brighten our day! ”