We are proud to offer modern dental technology and techniques to our patients so you can enjoy the most comfortable, efficient, and effective dentistry possible.
Feel free to read on to learn more about the technology we use in our practice.
Digital X-Rays
Modern digital dental x-rays benefit patients in a number of ways:
- Digital x-rays expose patients to considerably less radiation than conventional film x-rays
- Digital x-rays require almost no time for development, reducing time spent waiting in the dental chair
- Digital x-rays allow for incredibly precise and accurate images for timely diagnoses
- Digital x-rays are securely stored in your digital file and can be securely sent to your insurance company or specialists, when necessary
- Because no chemicals are needed for developing and no space is needed for film storage, digital x-rays are better for the environment
Laser Dentistry
Dental lasers allow us to provide incredibly precise treatment with greater comfort, faster healing times, and less risk of bleeding than conventional procedures. Lasers are particularly effective in the treatment of gum disease because they are able to target the damaged and diseased tissue while preserving healthy gum tissue. Our Er:YAG laser allows us to complete cavity preparations for fillings, often without needing to get numb. This provides our patients with greater comfort and shorter appointment times. Lasers also effectively target bacteria, helping to eliminate infection, as in the cases of root canals and oral surgery.
Intraoral Camera
What if you could see exactly what your dentist sees? You'd probably find it simpler to make informed decisions about your oral health!
Intraoral cameras allow you to do precisely that. Using a small digital camera embedded in a wand, the dentist can move it around your mouth and transmit the images instantly to a chairside monitor. This allows you to clearly see everything the dentist describes, including damage to the teeth and signs that might indicate periodontal disease.
iTero Digital Scanner
Our iTero scanner digitally captures images of the teeth and gum tissue. This allows for models of teeth to be made without goopy impression material. Making impressions digitally allows for less gagging, more patient comfort and less time spent in the dental chair. We use iTero scans for having crowns made, Invisalign treatment, Perio Protect trays, bruxism guards, and other restorative procedures. We also routinely make digital scans in order to monitor tooth wear and other concerns.