Infection control is the set of sterilization and safety steps a dental office follows to protect you and the team during every visit. At B-You! Dentistry in Suwanee, this matters whether you are coming in for a routine cleaning, a filling, or treatment for a tooth that is infected and painful. These standards run quietly in the background of every appointment, from a simple checkup to a root canal.
Our Infection Control Standards in Suwanee
Every instrument used on your teeth is cleaned and sterilized before it touches you. Our team wears gloves, masks and eyewear for procedures, and treatment rooms are wiped down and prepared fresh between patients. Single-use items like needles and some impression materials are thrown away after one use, never reprocessed. Surfaces, handles and chairs are disinfected throughout the day and again at closing.
These steps apply across the practice, from a simple filling to restorative work like crowns and bridges, to surgical procedures like extractions and root canals. The American Dental Association notes that dental teams follow infection prevention practices to protect patients and staff during treatment (MouthHealthy, ADA).
What This Looks Like During Surgical Procedures
- A sterile field is set up before extractions and root canals, with instruments opened fresh at chairside
- A rubber dam isolates the tooth during root canal treatment to keep the area clean
- Autoclaved instruments are used for every extraction, with clear aftercare instructions to lower your risk of problems while you heal
- Lab-made items like crowns and bridges are disinfected before they are tried in your mouth
What Happens at Your Visit
Step 1: Check-in and health history. Our front desk confirms your information and any health changes, since this helps Dr. Bui plan your visit safely.
Step 2: Exam and digital X-rays. Dr. Bui checks your teeth and gums and takes digital X-rays, which use less radiation than older film X-rays and let him see problems below the gumline.
Step 3: Photos on screen. An intraoral camera takes close-up photos of your teeth, which you see on the screen right next to you. This lets you see exactly what Dr. Bui sees.
Step 4: Your options, explained. Dr. Bui walks through what he found and what your choices are, in plain language, without pushing you toward one answer.
Step 5: Treatment, with sterile instruments at every step. Whether you need a cleaning, a filling, or something like a root canal, every tool used has been sterilized, and the team follows the same safety steps regardless of how simple or involved the visit is.
I came in with a painful wisdom tooth, and the team was able to get me in quickly... They answered all of my questions without making me feel rushed, and I left feeling much more informed about my treatment options.
Carlos, Google review
Why Suwanee Patients Choose Us
- Dr. Tan Bui, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and member of the ADA and AGD, with around 25 hours of continuing education a year
- Digital X-rays and intraoral cameras used at every exam, so you see what Dr. Bui sees
- Sterile instruments and clean treatment rooms for routine and surgical care alike
- In network with 20+ PPO plans, plus Medicare plans from Aetna, UHC PPO, United Concordia and Humana
- Monthly payments available through Cherry and CareCredit
- Our team speaks Vietnamese and Spanish
- A reception lounge with beverages and small comforts while you get settled
New patients can start with our $149 new patient exam and healthy mouth cleaning, or the $99 limited exam or implant consult if you have one tooth or area you want checked.
Related Treatments in Suwanee, GA
Root Canal Therapy
When a tooth is infected inside, a root canal cleans out the infected tissue and seals the tooth. Learn more on our root canal page.
Tooth Extraction
Sometimes a tooth cannot be saved and needs to come out safely, with sterile technique from start to finish. See our extraction page.
Preventive Care
Regular cleanings and checkups on the schedule Dr. Bui recommends for you help catch problems early, before they turn into infections. Visit our preventive care page.
Gum Disease Treatment
Gum infections need their own kind of care. Read about our approach on the gum disease treatment page.
Dental Infection Control FAQs: Suwanee, GA
Do you follow the same safety steps for a cleaning as for a root canal?
Yes. Every instrument used on your teeth is sterilized and every surface is cleaned between patients, no matter what type of visit you are here for.
Is it safe to come in if I have an infected tooth?
Yes. We treat infected teeth regularly, and our sterilization steps are designed to protect you and the team during that treatment.
Can I still get my regular cleaning here, or is this office only for emergencies?
You can absolutely get regular cleanings and checkups here. Many patients come to us first for an emergency and then stay for ongoing care on the schedule Dr. Bui recommends for them.
Will my insurance help pay for treatment?
We are in network with 20+ PPO plans and select Medicare plans. Bring your insurance card and our team can go over your benefits with you. See our insurance and financing page for details.
What if I am nervous about dental work?
Dr. Bui explains every step before it happens and answers your questions without rushing you. If you still feel anxious, ask our team about your sedation options.
Do you treat both kids and adults?
We see patients nine and up as part of our family dentistry care, along with adults of any age.
If you have a tooth that hurts or looks infected, call (470) 866-5801 and we will work to get you seen. If you are a new patient ready to start with a full exam and cleaning, visit our new patient page to get on the schedule.