Technology has improved our lives and may greatly change our lives in the coming years. Just like these important inventions, dental technology has also been advancing to make oral treatments easier for patients.
These incredible machines and tools can make your dental experience quicker and more comfortable. That’s why Dr. Gabriel makes sure to keep his office equipped with the latest and safest technology. Learn how each piece of technology can help you.
X-rays help our dental team detect issues that aren’t visible to the human eye. Digital x-rays require less radiation, take less time, and are available immediately⎼ so we’ll be able to know if you need treatment quicker. We’ll be able to see cavities before they even begin to cause issues for you, and we’ll treat them with minimally invasive procedures.
For more detailed cavity detection, Dr. Gabriel uses a DIAGNOdent machine. If we see an area of concern on your x-ray, we can be certain whether it’s a cavity or another issue by using this incredible piece of equipment.
Regular dental visits consist of a physical and visual examination, but it can be tough to see all areas of the mouth. Intraoral cameras are small, pen-shaped objects with a camera on the end that can fit easily into the mouth. They provide high-quality images of areas we can’t normally see, allowing Dr. Gabriel to take better care of your oral health.
Cavity treatment just got better. With this innovative treatment, Dr. Gabriel can easily disinfect your tooth using a painless and non-invasive treatment. HealOzone uses ozone gas to help clear away the bacterial infection and rebuild your tooth.
Lasers and dentistry may seem like an odd pair, but laser dentistry is an incredible advancement that makes many treatments better. Hard-tissue lasers can improve cavity treatments and tooth shaping methods because it’s more precise. Soft-tissue lasers cause less damage to the gums and promote healing, leading to a quicker recovery.
Serious oral diseases aren’t always obvious. Some diseases, such as oral cancer, are often detected too late for easy treatment. That’s why oral cancer is sometimes referred to as a silent killer. But with the help of VELscope, Dr. Gabriel can easily detect abnormalities early on⎼ so you can be treated with the least invasive treatments.
CBCT scans are incredibly useful for many dental situations. While x-rays can show us a picture of certain areas of your mouth to detect cavities, CBCT gives us a broader picture. The scan takes less than one minute but shows us a full 3D picture of your jaw and head.
Dr. Gabriel uses CBCT scans to help plan dental treatments such as dental implant placement and evaluation of the position of your teeth and jaw for treatment.
A steady flow of clean air is essential for keeping viruses and bacteria from spreading. That’s why our office is equipped with an air filtration system that keeps you safe from sickness. The air is surgically clean for ultimate safety during your visits.
CBCT scans are completely safe. They emit a very limited amount of radiation that won’t damage you or your teeth. These scans are so efficient that usually last less than a minute and don’t cause any discomfort. Plus, your dentist will take every precaution to make sure you don’t have any cause for concern, as well as answer any questions you may have.
Dentists recommend you get dental X-rays for your teeth at least once a year during your normal dental checkup. This may change if you received a specific dental diagnosis or you’ll be undergoing a procedure. Modern advancements in dental technology have made it so digital X-rays emit up to 80 percent less radiation compared to other methods. This helps to ensure that any exposure to radiation is safe while providing your dentist with a scan of your teeth.
Most dentists use intraoral cameras so they can look at places in your mouth that are difficult to see with normal tools. These cameras can also detect areas of concern in your smile that may require treatment such as decay, trauma, and cavities. The pictures generated from an intraoral camera can be viewed on a screen to give you a better understanding of your smile and what treatments your dentist may recommend to fix your oral health.
Advanced dental technology such as CBCT scans can accurately map out your dental implant placement while also addressing any issues related to your oral health. These images can allow your dentist to customize your dental crown so it blends seamlessly with your smile and boost the success rate of your implant placement after the first appointment.