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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. |
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Intraoral Camera
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Our intraoral camera uses a tiny fiber-optic
wand to easily take vivid photographs of the inside
of your mouth. This allows us to let you see what we
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MicroDentistry
MicroDentistry means finding decay as early as possible so that treatment can be done
with minimal removal of natural tooth structure. Restorations
(fillings) are the smallest
possible, esthetically pleasing, and long-lasting.
Electronic Charting
This system connects a computer database to
a special probe so we can quickly, easily, and
accurately record individual measurements when
performing a periodontal exam. |
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Soft Tissue Laser
Modern lasers are used to cosmetically contour
gums, lengthen
crowns to provide ample structure for restoration,
and treat pockets of infection during gum
treatment.
Lasers are self-sterilizing, provide the maximum
amount of control, and are virtually painless
during the procedure and post-operatively. |
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Ultrasonic Cleaning
| The cavitron is an ultrasonic scaler. Power
scalers do a more thorough job in less time. This
results in significantly decreased scaling time
and healthier, cleaner teeth and gums. Hand scalers
require repetitive scraping movements and are
restricted to adaptation of only one or two sides
of the instrument. In comparison, all four sides
of a power scaler can be adapted, because the
device moves in an elliptical motion. This comes
in handy when removing stain and deposits from
behind and between the teeth. Ultrasonic scalers
are more effective in removing stain as well.
The ultrasonic vibration helps control oral bacteria
by breaking down the cell wall of the bacteria.
The water used to cool the cavitron then helps
to rinse away bacteria, stain and debris. |
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Prophy Jet
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An advanced air polishing cleaning
technology which uses air/water/sodium bicarbonate
(baking soda) to gently remove stains and dental
plaque while at the same time polishing the
teeth. |
Veneers
New technology in veneer fabrication
allows us to perform dazzling transformations with
minimal surface preparation. |
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White fillings
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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! |
We also offer: i-Pods, Nitrous Oxide, flat screen
TVs in the operatories, pillows and blankets to help
you feel more comfortable during your visit.
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