Dental Care

Proper Dental Hygiene and Care

Paying attention to the health of your teeth and gums is an important part of maintaining your overall health and wellness. Dentists offer experienced, professional and qualified dental care for their patients providing care for both children and adults in our community.

Recommendations from the American Dental Association, include:

Brush your teeth twice daily
Practice proper brushing technique
Use fluoride toothpaste and a soft toothbrush that is the right size for your mouth; an electric or battery-powered toothbrush could also help lower plaque and mild gum disease
Regularly replace your toothbrush / replacement head for your electric toothbrush; at least every two or three months or if the bristles are splayed or worn
Floss regularly, emphasizing one tooth at a time, working gently and ensuring that flossing is a regular part of your routine
Consider making mouthwash with fluoride a regular part of your oral health regime
A minimum of two professional teeth cleanings per year

Professional Cleanings

No matter how thorough you might be with your personal oral health and dental cleaning, professional checkups from your dentist are very important. Your dentist can clean calcified plaque from your teeth in spots that are tough to get at, and look for signs of early-stage oral health issues such as decay, gum disease, oral cancer or other physical conditions / diseases that present oral symptoms. A minimum of two checkups is recommended per year, but some patients need more frequent visits with their dentist. Discuss your options with your dentist at MMC.

Dental Services for Crawford County

The Meadville and Valley Dental Centers were created in response to a need in Crawford County. The centers provide the following dental services:

Routine oral exams
Emergency oral exams
Dental cleaning
Fluoride treatments
Oral surgery
Space maintainers
Full and partial dentures
Denture and partial repairs
X-rays
Sealants
Limited periodontics
Restorations

Making a Dental Appointment

Office hours at the Meadville and Valley Dental Centers are scheduled by appointment. To provide you with the best care, call us as soon as you can if you have an urgent dental concern. Every effort will be made to schedule you as soon as possible.

Canceling Appointments

If you find it necessary to cancel your appointment, please call us within 48 hours of your appointment so that we may offer your time slot to someone who also needs dental care. If there is any change in our office schedule, you will be notified by telephone or by mail. Please keep us updated with your current address and telephone number.

Fees and Insurance

We are pleased to submit all insurance plans including Medical Assistance. We also offer a sliding fee scale for qualifying patients who have limited financial resources and no dental insurance coverage, and encourage you to offer suggestions to enhance our services.