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Laser Dentistry

In many instances the laser can be used to remove tooth decay painlessly, without drilling or a shot. It can also contour gum tissue for more esthetic results.

Hygiene

Our hygiene operatories are equipped with the latest technology. Ultrasonic scalers allow for calculus and tartar to be removed without all the heavy scraping of metal instruments. Plus the irrigation of the pocket between the tooth and gum to thoroughly cleanse the area. Arestin, a localized powder antibiotic, released over 14 days to kill infection and heal tissue.

Cerec 3D

We are on the leading edge of new technology in Dentistry, and our most recent addition has been the Cerec System. This is a Computer Aided Design (CAD) that allows us to design a Full Porcelain Crown without metal. The crown is milled and permanently placed on the same day eliminating any extra follow-up appointments.

For more information, visit: cerec3d.com

Digital X-rays

Digital x-rays are an extremely progressive addition to our dental office. Digital x-rays are computer generated images. These images require up to 90% less radiation than with conventional film type x-rays. Instead of using the traditional silver-oxide x-ray film that must be developed and then fixed in caustic and environ-mentally damaging solutions, the new system takes pictures via a small electronic sensor and it then instantaneously transmits a picture of the tooth onto the video monitor in the treatment room.

Therefore, we can see your teeth and surrounding structures immediately. Not only does the new digital x-ray eliminate the usual wait for x-ray film to be processed, but it also is highly sensitive, so that patients are exposed to even less radiation than with conventional x-rays.

X-ray projections appear on computer monitors within a few seconds in full view so that both patients and our professional team can simultaneously view the results. The computer allows enlargement, highlighting, magnifying, inverting, clear viewing, and contrasting of x-ray photos. This new technology adds further benefits for our patients. We can detect cavities far better than with the old system, and sooner and smaller than ever before. That means that we can correct them sooner and easier for you, before they weaken tooth seriously.

Diagnodent

Diagnodent is cutting edge technology that can identify even the smallest decay in its earliest stages. The Diagnodent system is part of an exciting new generation of dental equipment. The process employs laser light of a defined wavelength to help detect and quantify broken down tooth substances without x-ray exposure. A pen sized probe is waved over the tooth surfaces constantly checking the integrity of the tooth surface. Older methods only check the outer surface of the tooth, and many problems originate further inside the tooth structure. This tool can detect problems more accurately and assertively than traditional methods and the best part, it is completely pain free!