Technology

Digital x-rays and sensors represent a leap in imaging technology, providing detailed views of your oral structure. This technology is pivotal in diagnosing conditions not visible during a regular dental exam, such as early tooth decay, gum disease, and infections. Digital x-rays are used across a spectrum of dental services and offer the benefit of lower radiation exposure, instant image processing, and enhanced diagnostic precision, ensuring you receive accurate and efficient care.

Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) is an advanced imaging modality that, unlike traditional x-rays, produces 3-D images of dental structures, soft tissues, nerve paths, and bone in a single scan. Ideal for treatment planning in implant dentistry, orthodontics, and oral surgery, CBCT enhances the accuracy of diagnoses. You benefit from its detailed visualization, which leads to precise, tailored treatment plans and improved outcomes.

Panoramic x-rays capture a comprehensive view of your entire oral cavity in a single image. This broad perspective is crucial for assessing wisdom teeth, planning braces, detecting jaw problems, and more. Panoramic x-rays offer a quick and comfortable experience with the advantage of a full assessment, leading to accurate diagnoses and the foundation for effective treatment.

CEREC stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics. This technology revolutionizes how crowns, veneers, and other restorations are made. By digitalizing the creation process, CEREC crafts precise restorations within a single visit. This approach means no temporary fittings and fewer injections, making for a highly efficient and comfortable patient experience. The result is a durable, perfectly matched restoration in just hours, not days.

Nitrous oxide, often known as laughing gas, is a safe and effective sedative agent that you inhale through a small breathing mask. This sedation option helps you relax during procedures, reducing anxiety and allowing for a more comfortable experience. Nitrous oxide's effects wear off quickly, allowing you to return to daily activities post-appointment.

The VELscope is a non-invasive oral cancer screening device that uses fluorescence to detect abnormalities in oral tissue. This technology is instrumental in the early detection of oral cancer, leading to potentially life-saving diagnoses. VELscope offers a quick, painless checkup that provides peace of mind and promotes proactive oral healthcare.

Intraoral cameras are small, pen-like devices that take high-resolution images of the teeth and gums. These images are crucial for patient education, allowing dentists to point out issues and discuss them in detail. The intraoral camera demystifies diagnoses and treatments, enhancing your understanding and comfort with your dental care.

Digital impressions are a modern alternative to traditional dental molds that use advanced scanners to create a virtual, computer-generated replica of your mouth. They are essential for creating well-fitting restorations and orthodontic devices. You will appreciate the mess-free convenience, comfort, and speed of digital impressions, along with the precision and accuracy they bring to your dental care.