Our Technology![]() How has technology impacted dentistry?You may be surprised to learn how new dentistry really is. Most dental work has advanced to where we are now in less than the past century. We have a much greater understanding of preventive care such as the benefits of brushing, flossing, or even fluoride. We have extended our restorative care to saving teeth that would otherwise be lost and we have even greatly advanced the look of teeth and providing cosmetic enhancements to improve smiles. Along with this knowledge, the development of tools and resources have also greatly advanced. Today, we have better tools and software to assist and guide our team to provide you better care. Some tools that we have incorporated include: Digital RadiologyOur dental x-rays are collected using digital technology. This is a huge advancement in diagnostics. We use x-rays as a primary tool to detect and diagnose problems that are otherwise hidden such as the presence of decay, infection, growths, and other anomalies. Digital technology provides many benefits to our team and the patient. Some benefits of digital x-rays include:
3D ImagingPrior to some surgical treatments, including the surgical implantation of dental implants, we may ask for a complete 3D image of your oral cavity. The image can be valuable in determining treatment because it provides a depth and overview of the available bone mass. Digital technology provides us with clear, large resolution images that we can share and store digitally.UltraSonic ScalerGum disease, which can also be referred to as gingivitis, or periodontitis, depending on the severity, is a common dental disorder in many adults. We can help reduce the level of bacteria and assist your gum tissue in healing with a deep cleaning known as scaling and root planing. Scaling with a hand tool can be painful and time consuming. We can ease the work with a tool known as an ultrasonic scaler.This ultrasonic scaler uses a stream of water and a vibrating tip to loosen and remove hardened plaque and calculus from the surface of your teeth and below the gum line. It may feel uncomfortable for some. We can apply a local anesthetic to help. Others state that they find the sensation satisfying, like a deep cleaning. Bacteria thrives in plaque and calculus, causing irritation and disease to your gum tissue. Gum disease is actually the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. The ultrasonic scaler can help you have a healthier smile. Intra Oral CameraOne of the aspects of meeting with our patients that we value most is educating and helping our patients gain a greater understanding of their oral health including teeth that have fillings, caries, cavities and more. We believe that with more education, our patients will have healthier teeth and gums going forward. One tool that we like to use in providing education is the intra oral camera.The intra oral camera allows us to display a live stream of the inside of the mouth on a screen near your chair. With it, we are able to show areas of concern, or where treatment may be needed, in a large format that is easier to see and understand. The intra oral camera is sometimes referred to as a wand. It is about the size of a toothbrush making it easy to fit inside your mouth and show you around. The communication that we are able to have is greatly improved with the visual help of this small camera. |
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