Our office uses modern, state-of-the-art technology to enhance
patient comfort and to help you get the smile you deserve!
Computer Digital Radiography (CDR)
Digital x-rays
can now be taken using sensors that transmit the image
directly into a computer monitor. This larger image
helps the patient understand the doctor's explanations
more easily and enables the doctor to "zoom in"
on a specific area of the tooth. An important advantage
to this new technology is that it reduces the amount
of radiation by 90%. Digital x-rays are also faster.
The digital image only takes a minute or two to appear
in the monitor. In addition, this new technology is
friendly to the environment since no chemicals are needed
for developing the image.
Soft Tissue Laser
A soft tissue laser uses the
power of light to vaporize oral soft tissues
with UNMATCHED PRECISION. The Odyssey vaporizes
and modifies soft tissue without bleeding
and usually without injected anesthetics.
Lasers are the most precise, least traumatic,
and will heal with less post-operative pain
than any other technique.
DIAGNOdent
The DIAGNOdent is a new high tech laser system that
aids in early diagnosis of cavities in the complex
anatomy of the chewing surfaces of teeth. It utilizes
laser light of a defined wavelength to help detect
and quantify demineralized tooth substances without
x-ray exposure.
Cavitron Scalers
The cavitron scaler is an ultrasonic
instrument used to remove calculus by vibration
and irrigation.
Prophy Jet
Prophy-Jet is an air polishing system which uses
air/water/sodium bicarbonate slurry to remove
extrinsic stain, dental plaque and soft debris
while, at the same time polishing tooth surfaces.
This is highly effective on patients wearing
orthodontic appliances. It is also a nice way
to remove tarnish from silver fillings adding
life and luster.
Sodium bicarbonate is accepted by most patients
and is both minimally abrasive and water-soluble.
Air polishing leaves the teeth smoother, cleaner,
and whiter.
Multimedia Education
Our treatment rooms are equipped with
state-of-the-art patient-education DVD systems. If you
are uncertain about a particular procedure, we will
be happy to play the DVD video segment for you.
Veneers
New technology in veneer fabrication
allows us to perform dazzling transformations with
minimal surface preparation.
White fillings
Although white fillings have been around
for a long time, the new materials can now be used in
a wider range of applications allowing you to keep your
smile as white as it can be!
