State-of-the-Art Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry — Poconos, Wilkes-Barre and Scranton, Pennsylvania Area

At Dr. Todd Paczewki’s restorative dentistry and cosmetic dentistry office serving the Poconos, Wilkes-Barre and Scranton, Pennsylvania area, we pride ourselves on using the most state-of-the-art dental equipment available. We believe that by staying at the forefront of dental technology, we can offer our patients the most comfortable and effective treatment possible.

Drill-Less, Shot-Less Dentistry

At our restorative and cosmetic dentistry office in the Poconos, Wilkes-Barre and Scranton, Pennsylvania area, we provide a safe, comfortable way to treat tooth decay without the use of drills or needles. Kinetic Cavity Protection (KCP) is a revolutionary new system that is painless

KCP can be used as an alternative to a traditional drill in many restorative dentistry and cosmetic dentistry procedures performed at our office in the Poconos, Wilkes-Barre and Scranton, Pennsylvania area. Using a controlled stream of air, KCP works a little like a sandblaster, gently spraying away tooth decay with a fine, microscopic powder.

Because KCP is so precise and gentle, we can treat tooth decay earlier and more effectively than with an old fashioned drill. We do not need to remove as much healthy tooth material when using KCP thus preserving the tooth’s strength and structure. Additionally, KCP creates an ideal surface for tooth colored fillings, which are quick, safe, and virtually undetectable.

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Is the KCP painful?

KCP is not painful which is why KCP often requires no anesthetic. KCP allows us to treat a wider array of patients than before, including patients who are medically compromised or pregnant. KCP also allows us to easily and effectively treat children who may be afraid of drills and shots.

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How safe is the KCP?

KCP is extremely safe. The fine particles used to treat decay are alpha alumina, a substance that has long been used in both food and medicine and is also an ingredient in several whitening toothpastes. A small amount of this fine powder is used during each procedure, the vast majority of which is removed as the procedure is being performed. Studies have shown that a patient would require approximately 28 KCP procedures in order to inhale enough alpha alumina equal to the weight of a grain of table salt.

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What is the KCP used for?

KCP is often used to prepare a tooth for a composite or tooth colored filling. KCP can also be used to prepare a tooth for a wide array of restorative dentistry and cosmetic dentistry treatments at our office in the Poconos, Wilkes-Barre and Scranton, Pennsylvania area, including porcelain veneers and inlays.

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What does the KCP sound like?

The evacuation system, which removes alpha alumina powder from the mouth, generates the most noticeable sound. Many patients compare it to the sound of a vacuum cleaner. The KCP itself makes a sound similar to an aerosol can.

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What are the necessary precautions when using the KCP?

During the KCP procedure, we will ask you to wear a special pair of protective glasses to protect your eyes from possible irritation. In certain cases we will sometimes shield parts of your mouth that are not undergoing treatment.

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Will I be treated with the KCP if I come to your office?

Though the KCP system reduces our reliance on the drill for a majority of restorative dentistry and cosmetic dentistry procedures at our office in the Poconos, Wilkes-Barre and Scranton, Pennsylvania area, KCP is not appropriate for all treatments. For instance, a drill is still used to remove old-fashioned silver fillings and to prepare teeth for dental crowns. We will determine if KCP is right for you.

For more information on restorative dentistry and cosmetic dentistry, contact our Poconos, Wilkes-Barre and Scranton, Pennsylvania area office.

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