Preventive Dentistry – Waverly, OH
Exceptional Oral Health for the Whole Family
Teeth are made to last a lifetime, but that will only happen if they receive the right kind of care. It’s important to visit your dentist every six months so that they can check for tooth decay, infection, and other problems before they start causing serious pain or require costly care. If anyone in your family is due for a dental visit, give Corcoran Privitera Family Dental a call today. With preventive dentistry in Waverly, we’ll give you and your loved ones care that will give you plenty of reasons to smile for a long time to come.
Why Choose Corcoran Privitera Family Dental for Preventive Dentistry?
- Down-to-Earth, Experienced Dentists
- Non-Judgmental Dental Office Environment
- Dental Practice That Accepts Most Insurance Plans
Dental Checkups & Teeth Cleanings
You need at least two dental checkups and teeth cleanings every year. One of these biannual visits will usually include an X-ray so that we can look for signs of tooth damage or decay that might be overlooked with a simple visual examination. If any problems are found, we’ll let you know what treatments are available and schedule follow-up appointments as needed. We can also remove plaque and tartar from your teeth, and we can give you advice for improving your oral hygiene routine at home.
Oral Cancer Screening
Oral cancer is a dangerous disease that causes more than 11,230 deaths each year. The condition can be treated, but the prognosis will be much better if you have it diagnosed before it has a chance to spread. Our team can check for warning signs of oral cancer (including unusual lumps and strangely colored patches) while looking for other dental problems. We’ll let you know immediately if there’s any cause to be concerned about and help you make the arrangements for the next steps.
Fluoride Treatments
At the end of your routine dental appointment, we might apply a fluoride gel or varnish to your teeth. Once the fluoride has been absorbed, it will help strengthen the enamel to improve its protection against decay and bacteria. Most people get regular exposure to fluoride just by brushing their teeth or drinking public water. However, if we find that your smile isn’t getting enough fluoride, we may recommend a professional application as part of your preventive dental care.
Gum Disease Treatment
Gum disease can easily result in tooth loss and even more serious oral health issues if it’s not managed properly. We can treat gum disease with a deep cleaning technique known as scaling and root planing. First, we remove the plaque and tartar that have built up under your gums, thus getting rid of much of the bacteria causing gum disease. Then, we smooth out the roots of the teeth so that they can reconnect to the gums and are less likely to suffer from future bacterial buildup.
Nightguards for Bruxism
Chronic jaw pain might be a result of grinding or clenching your teeth while you’re asleep. Letting teeth grinding go unchecked for too long can severely weaken your tooth enamel and may even cause your teeth to break. There’s not much you can do to stop yourself from grinding your teeth at night, but you can prevent your teeth from doing too much damage to each other by wearing a personalized mouthguard. This oral appliance keeps the upper and lower rows of teeth separated so that they don’t wear each other down.