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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)
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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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In-house lab
CEREC® is a computer-aided design
and ceramic restoration system that allows us to create permanent
restorations in our office. That means we can design, fabricate,
and place an incredibly esthetic ceramic restoration in a
single visit!
CEREC® is a registered
trademark of Sirona Dental Systems.
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ViziLite™
| Used in conjunction with a conventional visual
examination, the ViziLite™ test improves identification,
evaluation and monitoring of abnormalities in those at increased
risk for oral cancer. The ViziLite™ Test Kit includes a
handheld disposable light and mouth rinse that work together
to help detect abnormalities that might not be visible to the
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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 scrapping 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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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 see. |
Air Abrasion
| Air Abrasion is a gentle spray of an air and
powder that gently sprays away tooth decay. There is no heat,
vibration or sound, like there is from a drill. The procedure
is relatively painless, therefore not always requiring an
injection. Air abrasion is a very precise technology and usually
removes less tooth structure for a filling than a drill would. |
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Veneers
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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! |
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