Preventive Dentistry – Kittanning, PA
Protect Your Smile from
Cavities and Other Problems
It is much easier to prevent problems than it is to treat them after they occur. The Voller Dentistry, PC team would like it if you never had to deal with cavities, gum disease, or tooth loss. That is why prevention is a central part of our dental office. With each check-up and cleaning, we’re always looking to find the earliest sign of a dental problem so we can stop it in its tracks. When was the last time you had a check-up? If you can’t remember or even if you can, be sure to contact our dental office today, so we can take care of your smile and give you one less thing to worry about with preventive dentistry in Kittanning, PA!
Why Choose Voller Dentistry, PC for Preventive Dentistry?
- Friendly, Knowledgeable Staff and Dentist
- Early and Late Hours
- Trusted by Kittanning Since 1981
Family Dentistry
We all want what’s best for our children, and when it comes to oral health, many parents think that means visiting a pediatric dentistry specialist. Actually, many children do much better working with the same family dentist throughout their childhood, treating their smile at all ages and stages of development. This way, you know your child will have consistent treatment and will feel welcome and right at home.
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Dental Checkups & Teeth Cleanings
There is no such thing as a ‘routine’ checkup and cleaning at Voller Dentistry, PC. We customize your visit based on your specific needs! The frequency of your visits is totally dependent upon each patient’s condition. During your visit, we will assess your desires, analyze your needs and come up with the exact preventative care that’s just right for YOU! If there are no problems, you can schedule your next visit immediately right there from your chair. Our hygienists are all highly qualified, ultra-gentle, and certified in anesthesia and they will do whatever it takes to make your visits at Voller Dentistry, PC as comfortable and convenient as possible. After your teeth are cleaned, Dr. Voller will do a complete examination of your mouth, including an oral cancer screening. He will use all the latest methods to check for decay and signs of gum disease. We are noted for our thoroughness and our friendly atmosphere, and you’ll be amazed at how clean your teeth will feel afterward!
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Ozone Treatment
In dentistry, doctors like Dr. Voller are constantly waging a war against the threat of oral infection. Thankfully, ozone treatment is an effective and holistic disinfectant method for keeping patients healthier and safer throughout the treatment process. Exposure to ozone gas can improve the success of many common procedures, including periodontal disease and tooth decay. It can also significantly reduce painful sensitivity and kill potentially dangerous bacteria on contact. Our patients in Kittanning enjoy the benefits of Ozone Therapy every day.
Oral Cancer Screenings
Dr. Voller will perform an oral cancer screening as part of your standard checkup. Early detection is one of the best ways to ensure successful treatment if you have the condition. Survival rates are higher when cancer is diagnosed in the first year and drop significantly if discovered later. For this, Dr. Voller will check your mouth, cheeks, and throat for any potential signs of oral cancer. If he finds something, he can also help guide you to get further attention as soon as possible.
Fluoride Treatment
Studies have shown that fluoride can reduce cavities in children by up to 43%, but the benefits of this naturally occurring mineral don’t just extend to baby teeth. This fast, painless treatment is ideal for patients of all ages, helping to strengthen the enamel and safeguard against cavities, decay and infection. To learn more about the incredible perks of fluoride treatment in Kittanning, keep reading!
What is Fluoride?
Fluoride is all around you. It naturally occurs in local water sources like lakes and creeks and can even be detected in the rain. It can also be found in many of the fresh vegetables we grow in our own gardens, like lettuce, cabbage, broccoli and carrots. In an effort to boost oral health, it is also added to many oral hygiene products like toothpaste and mouthwash, as well as to public water supplies.
Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation out there about fluoride. The good news is that while it can be harmful in extremely large doses, the amount added to most oral hygiene products and public water supplies never comes close to those levels. In fact, although children who swallow toothpaste might develop some minor indigestion or an upset stomach, they shouldn’t experience any long-term effects unless they’re regularly eating entire tubes of toothpaste!
How Does Fluoride Treatment Work?
Fluoride treatment in Kittanning is a quick and painless way to protect the outer layer of your teeth known as the enamel.
Following you or your child’s dental exam and cleaning, Dr. Voller will apply a topical fluoride to your teeth in the form of a varnish, foam, or gel. It will need to remain there for between 30 to 60 minutes as it strengthens them, bonding to the phosphate and calcium within and helping to reverse the early stages of decay. You’ll need to avoid eating or drinking anything during this time to allow this mighty mineral the opportunity to work its magic. Then, once complete, you can resume your regular diet.
Although studies have shown fluoride treatment in Kittanning to be quite effective at restoring enamel, please be aware that it cannot correct things like chips, cracks, or preexisting cavities. For those, you’ll need to discuss your restorative treatment options with Dr. Voller.
Who Benefits from Fluoride Treatment?
Anyone with natural teeth can benefit from fluoride treatment in Kittanning; however, it is quite helpful to children who are still learning to properly care for their teeth.
Fluoride treatment can also benefit adults who:
- Have special needs that may cause them to struggle with proper oral hygiene techniques.
- Have medical conditions that put them at a higher risk of oral bacteria buildup such as diabetes.
- Have sensitive teeth.
If you’d like to learn more about the benefits of fluoride treatment in Kittanning for yourself or your child, contact us today, or speak to Dr. Voller at your next checkup and cleaning. In most cases, we can perform it at the end of your appointment. It only takes a few seconds to apply and requires just a brief pause in your diet while it strengthens your teeth!
Nightguards for Bruxism
Bruxism, or unconscious teeth grinding, is a condition that affects as many as 1 in 3 people. It can severely wear down your teeth, making it more likely for them to break and fracture, as well as strain the sensitive joints in your jaw.
In order to treat bruxism, Dr. Voller can provide a customized nightguard. It is a small, customized mouthpiece you would wear each night to bed. It protects your teeth from the force of nighttime teeth grinding. With a nightguard, you can go to bed reassured that your smile is protected.
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At-Home Dental Hygiene Products
Our dental office is stocked with oral hygiene products that offer our patients enhanced protection against tooth decay and gum disease. We use Fluoridex toothpaste, and our oral irrigation system uses Therasol mouth rinse. We also use baking soda and peroxide-based products to help clean the mouth. Feel free to ask about the dental hygiene products we use at our dental office and how you might benefit from integrating them into your own oral hygiene routine at home.