Digital x-rays are quickly becoming adopted by a large percentage of the dental industry. A digital x-ray allows the dentist to take an image of the tooth or teeth and put it into an imaging program. Within this imaging program, there are a number of tools that will allow the dentist to take a very close look at the teeth and surrounding structures with amazing accuracy. As a benefit to the patient, the digital x-ray also provides nearly 80% less radiation than a standard x-ray. This is due to the fact that the digital version of the x-ray is much more sensitive to this radiation and has been specifically designed with the patient in mind.

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Periodontal Laser Therapy is an exciting advancement for the dental community! It combines subtantiated knowledge with the latest technology to provide a great alternative to conventional periodontal (gum) surgery. Traditional periodontal surgery involves cutting away of the gum tissue, leaving roots exposed, and causing teeth to appear longer. Due to root exposure, many patients experience moderate to severe sensitivity. Laser technology eliminates the cutting and stitches, replacing it with a less invasive procedure.

This amazing advancement in treatment is accomplished with a Periolase, (using The LANAP protocal,) the only laser with an FDA approved patented procedure for treatment of periodontal disease backed by proven university based research. It works by targeting bacteria and diseased tissue while leaving healthy tissue intact. This provides a sterile environement for gums to heal naturally.

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The intraoral camera is an amazing diagnostic tool for viewing different angles in the mouth that we would not have been able to just a few years ago. The camera gives us the ability to view the entire mouth on a monitor so that we can get a closer look at any potential issues or problems that may arise. In addition, the patient will have the ability to see for themselves first hand the same images we are seeing. These digital images are also excellent for gaining procedure acceptance from insurance companies.

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Biolase is a new and wonderful era in dentistry has begun. Our high-tech office is pleased to offer this state-of-the-art technology to our patients.  Lasers are an amazing new technology for the dental office
Lasers have the capability to:
-perform gum surgery without the need for needles and no bleeding or stitches, being able to eat, drink and talk right after surgery with no discomfort.
-fill teeth without the need for needles, being able to eat and talk and chew right after fillings.
-remove decay from small fillings and replace them with the natural color of your tooth.
-Perform dentistry without the need for a drill!
-Sterilize your restoration and gum tissue as it s healing

 

 

The Diagnodent helps detect dental caries at the earliest possible stage so that the most appropriate treatment can be presented to you. 
Diagnodent is a fluorescent laser that finds cavities which lie beneath the surface of the tooth.  There are often cavities that x-rays and the explorer do not find.  This advanced technology helps to preserve a greater amount of your tooth structure by uncovering dental decay before it progresses too far.

Endodontics, more commonly known as root canal, is a procedure where the roots or nerves of the tooth are removed. This is often due to the fact that they are infected and the tooth is causing pain. 

 

Rotary Endodontics is a way of performing the root canal utilizing a specific electrical handpiece. This tool often makes the process faster and allows the dentist to perform the process with greater ease.

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There are basically two types of handpieces, air-driven and electric. Electric handpieces are much stronger than air-driven due to the fact that a motor is spinning the bur as opposed to air.  This allows the doctor to remove decay at a faster pace.  This will cut down on the time it takes to complete a procedure.