Technology

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.

Dental lasers allow us to provide incredibly precise treatment with greater comfort, faster healing times, and less risk of bleeding than conventional surgical 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. Lasers also effectively target bacteria, helping to eliminate the infection.

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. 

3-D dental imaging is an exciting new dental technology that allows your dentist to get a full view inside your mouth, allowing for better diagnosis and treatment of dental issues. With 3-D imaging, your dentist will use a 3-D imaging machine to create a 3-D rendering of the inside of your mouth. This is superior to traditional 2-D x-rays because it offers your dentist a look at your entire mouth in 3-D, providing more vivid detail and a variety of perspectives. 

Your dentist will be able to zoom in on areas, rotate the view, and enjoy a variety of angles, which makes for a much more in-depth imaging experience. Creating the 3-D image is simple and easy, taking only a few minutes.

With iTero scanners, we no longer need to take goopy impressions of your teeth in order to create customized appliances or aligners. We can perform a quick scan and then send your scans directly to the dental laboratory. Advanced iTero scanners also allow dentists to identify dental issues, track the progress of treatments, and more. This fantastic new technology makes your dental experiences faster, more comfortable, and more convenient. 

Individual x-rays are beneficial for identifying decay, infection, and many other dental conditions. Having a full-picture view is often helpful, and that’s where panoramic x-rays come in handy. Panoramic x-rays take a full-picture view of the teeth, bone, jaw joints, and other biological landmarks. These types of x-rays are helpful in planning oral surgeries, such as extractions and dental implant placement, as well as identifying tumors, cysts, and jaw joint problems.

If you want a distraction while we look after your smile, having a television to watch your favorite program can be a relaxing amenity. We can also use chairside monitors to show you your intraoral photos and x-rays to help you better understand your care.

Rotary endodontics uses flexible precision instruments to improve root canal treatment outcomes and the patient experience. By using this advanced technology, the need for root canal retreatment is reduced, and the entire process takes less time.

In today’s modern, digital culture, we are used to having information at the tips of our fingers. Your dental records are no different. Digital records allow us to compare your oral health from one visit to the next, and everything stays safe under encrypted lock and key.

Nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, is a safe and effective sedation method that helps patients feel more relaxed during dental procedures. This colorless, sweet-smelling gas is mixed with oxygen and inhaled through a small mask placed over the nose.

The calming effects begin within minutes and wear off quickly once the gas is stopped. Patients remain conscious and can respond to instructions while experiencing reduced anxiety and discomfort. Nitrous oxide allows patients to comfortably get the dental care they need. 

With this advanced in-office teeth whitening lamp by Phillips Zoom, we can provide our patients with top-notch teeth whitening services. This lamp helps to remove tough stains and speeds the teeth whitening process, offering patients dramatic results in a short amount of time. With this technology, we can offer our patients safe and effective in-office teeth whitening services with dazzling results in just one visit.

If you have ever needed a crown, you know that there is a wait time between getting your tooth prepped and receiving your final restoration. We have eliminated that wait time for many patients by offering same-day dental crowns right here in our office. Using CAD/CAM technology and our in-office milling machine, you can receive your permanent restoration in a single visit.

This means no temporaries or waiting times for added convenience while not compromising strength and durability.

Technology impacts and improves our lives in many ways, and dentistry is no exception! Guided dental implant surgery uses 3-D imaging technology and surgical guides to precisely place dental implants in the most ideal location in the highest-quality bone to improve longevity and function. This technology allows us to take the guesswork out of dental implant placement by providing a clear image of bone and biological landmarks, such as sinuses, reducing the need for additional procedures like bone grafting and sinus augmentation.