Gadgets

Dentistry has come a long way since “drill & fill.”  The instruments and devices that help your care are tremendous. Here are a few examples.

Diagnodent – It’s a low power laser beam that shines into your tooth.  It can detect cavities under the enamel where you were unable to find them before.  It’s much better to find a small cavity and treat it, rather than letting it grow and become more involved.

Digital X-Rays – You have less than one tenth the radiation than you had with regular x-rays, the picture is processed in about 5 seconds, and you can tweak the image on the computer screen to show you exactly what you’re looking for.  It’s really a win-win advancement for both of us.

Intra and Extra Oral Digital Photographs – A picture is worth a thousand words, and in just a few minutes we can have complete photographs of your smile and each of your teeth.  It really helps in communication, and you get to see things you’ve never seen before!  They’re really great for before and after.  They’re all included in your treatment.

Ultrasonics – Although they have been around for a while, many people have never had an Ultrasonic device used for cleaning their teeth.  We have used them routinely for years.  They make your visit much more comfortable, do a better job, and does it in less time.

Computers – We have them in every room.  I don’t know how you could practice dentistry today without them.  They’re great for showing you your own situation, and examples of others with similar situations and how they were treated.

DVD – We used a program called Casey, which has dozens and dozens of educational examples of conditions, treatment options, and results.  We want you to understand what we’re doing and why.  This is a great tool in helping you get the idea.