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Brian C McDowell D.D.S. LVIF
558 Electric Avenue, Fitchburg, MA 01420
978-704-8329
www.brianmcdowelldds.com

5/31/2020,

To Our Practice Family,

We hope this letter finds you and your family healthy!  Our community has been through a lot these past few months, and we are all looking forward to getting back to “normal”.  While many things have changed, one thing that has remained the same is our commitment to your safety.

Infection control has always been a top priority for our office, as you have seen during your visits.  Our infection control protocols have been designed so that when you receive care, it’s both safe and comfortable.  We want to remind of the infection control protocols we follow and inform you of additional changes that we have made.

Our office has always followed infection control protocols endorsed by the American Dental Association, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.  We follow the activities of these agencies so that we are up-to-date on any and all new rulings or guidance that is issued.

You will see some changes when it is time for your next appointment.  We made these changes to protect our guests as well as our team.  For example:

  1. Our office will contact you before your appointment to ask screening questions.  You will be asked the same when you arrive for your appointment
  2. We have hand sanitizer that we will ask you to use as you enter the office.  You will find this sanitizer throughout our office.
  3. You will be asked to come alone for your appointment or only one parent if a minor.  This will enable us to have fewer people in the office for social distancing.
  4. Appointments will be scheduled to allow social distancing.  The appointments will be staggered which means there may be fewer options available for scheduling your appointment
  5. We will do our best to allow greater time between guests to minimize your wait.
  6. We will be using enhanced protocols between each guest to ensure your safety

We look forward to seeing you all again- it has been way too long since we have been with our practice family!  We are happy to answer any and all of your questions or concerns about the new, enhanced protocols we are using to keep you and us safe.  To make an appointment, give us a call at 978-704-8329

, and for more information, visit our website: www.brianmcdowelldds.com.

Thank you for being part of our practice family.  We value your trust and loyalty and look forward to welcoming you back to our practice!

Sincerely,

Brian C McDowell D.D.S. LVIF, Christine Hache R.D.H., Marylisa Allen R.D.H., Gabriella Perez

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We Offer Expert Help For Sleep Apnea in Fitchburg

Do you wake up feeling tired even after enough sleep? Are you grouchy during the workday and suffer from drowsiness and fatigue? If any of this sounds like you, you could have sleep apnea in Fitchburg. The team at Brian C. McDowell, DDS can help with these problems. Just as we have for many other happy guests, we can fit you with a simple oral device that will help you:

  • Get the high-quality sleep you need
  • Wake up feeling refreshed and well-rested
  • Function better during the day
  • Reduce or eliminate noisy, bothersome snoring
  • Be more focused and productive at work
  • Lessen symptoms of depression
  • Reduce your risk of serious related health problems

Get the help you need today. Call us at 978-401-9081 to schedule a consultation. We’re located at 558 Electric Ave., across from Parkhill Plaza. You can schedule both early mornings and late afternoons.

Get Restful Sleep & Feel Better

With our help, you could soon enjoy a better night’s rest. If you feel like you’re not sleeping like you should, we encourage you to see us soon. Over his decades of experience, Dr. McDowell has helped many area residents get the sleep they need and deserve.

When you come in, we’ll perform an initial evaluation, then prescribe a sleep screening if necessary. If the results confirm you’re suffering from sleep apnea symptoms, we can have a custom oral appliance made for you. You’ll wear it while sleeping. It will move your lower jaw slightly forward, helping keep your airway open so that you get the amount and quality of sleep you need to function normally.

Take Steps Now to Improve Your Overall Health

Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when your airway becomes blocked while you’re sleeping. If your tongue and other soft tissues in the back of your throat collapse enough that they block your airway, then you can experience sleep apnea.

When this happens, you’ll wake up momentarily, just long enough to take in a few normal breaths (sometimes with loud gasping). Then you’ll drift back to sleep again until the next episode of sleep apnea occurs.

For severe sufferers of sleep apnea, this cycle can happen dozens of times an hour or hundreds of times a night! In most cases, the sufferer isn’t even aware this is happening. Left untreated, however, obstructive sleep apnea can do more than just disrupt your sleep. This condition has also been linked to serious health problems, such as:

  • High blood pressure
  • Heart attacks
  • Strokes
  • Diabetes
  • Depression

Treating your sleep apnea symptoms now will not only let you rest better, it could also help you live longer!

Plus, snoring is often associated with sleep apnea, as air moving across those soft tissues creates vibrations and noise. Reducing your sleep apnea symptoms can also lessen snoring, which can help both you and your bed partner get a better night’s rest.

Don’t continue to suffer from sleep apnea in Fitchburg. Call Brian C. McDowell, DDS today at 978-401-9081 to schedule a consultation. Be sure to schedule your next regular checkup at the same time.

What Our Patients Are Saying

K. J. (Verified Patient) | Jan 08, 2021
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Very clean and super friendly environment...

W. H. (Verified Patient) | Jan 08, 2021
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Office took all precautions for covid. They are very careful and follow all the recommended protocols. Dr. McDowell takes time to answer questions and explain. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Always feel welcome whenever I have an appointment. ( Posted by Edith)

C. M. (Verified Patient) | Dec 09, 2020
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Although I am still in the midst of treatment, I have to say that Dr. McDowell has gone above and beyond in his treatment of my TMD, making himself available when necessary and doing his best to provide treatment, comfort, and relief. Dr. McDowell's staff has been excellent to work with as well; I find them very accommodating and in this COVID era, they seem to do everything possible to ensure that they provide treatment in a clean and sterile environment.

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Although I am still in the midst of treatment, I have to say that Dr. McDowell has gone above and beyond in his treatment of my TMD, making himself available when necessary and doing his best to provide treatment, comfort, and relief. Dr. McDowell's staff has been excellent to work with as well; I find them very accommodating and in this COVID era, they seem to do everything possible to ensure that they provide treatment in a clean and sterile environment.

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Brian McDowell DDS is/ has been consistently great. Friendly professional staff, with very good Covid-19 safety protocols. I have high hopes for their continued excellence.

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Brian McDowell DDS is/ has been consistently great. Friendly professional staff, with very good Covid-19 safety protocols. I have high hopes for their continued excellence.

S. H. (Verified Patient) | Oct 21, 2020
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Such kind people. The staff treated me so well...even offered a warmed neck pillow! Dr...
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Such kind people. The staff treated me so well...even offered a warmed neck pillow! Dr McDowell did such a comprehensive exam. I am confident that they will help resolve TMJ. I look forward to continuing to work with everyone in this dental office!

S. H. (Verified Patient) | Oct 21, 2020
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Such kind people. The staff treated me so well...even offered a warmed neck pillow! Dr...
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Such kind people. The staff treated me so well...even offered a warmed neck pillow! Dr McDowell did such a comprehensive exam. I am confident that they will help resolve TMJ. I look forward to continuing to work with everyone in this dental office!

S. H. (Verified Patient) | Oct 21, 2020
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Such kind people. The staff treated me so well...even offered a warmed neck pillow! Dr...
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Such kind people. The staff treated me so well...even offered a warmed neck pillow! Dr McDowell did such a comprehensive exam. I am confident that they will help resolve TMJ. I look forward to continuing to work with everyone in this dental office!

Common Questions About Sleep Apnea

What is sleep apnea?

The most common type of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea. It occurs when tissues in the back of your throat temporarily block your airway while sleeping. When this happens, you’ll stop breathing for a few seconds until your brain signals your body to wake up and take in more oxygen. After the sleep apnea sufferer takes a few normal breaths, they will drift off to sleep once more – until the next episode of sleep apnea.

What are the symptoms of sleep apnea?

You could be suffering from sleep apnea if you snore loudly, wake up still feeling tired after enough sleep, suffer from fatigue during the day, have feelings of depression, or have trouble focusing during your workday. While these symptoms don’t necessarily mean you have sleep apnea, if you suffer from them, you should schedule a consultation with us as soon as possible for a screening.

Why do I need to treat sleep apnea?

If left untreated, sleep apnea can do much more than just disrupt your sleep and leave you feeling tired throughout the day. This condition has been linked to serious health issues such as high blood pressure, heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, and depression. Getting help for your sleep apnea now can actually give you a better quality of life as well as potentially help you live longer.

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