ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

The lates in caries detection, the DIAGNOdent™ uses a patented laser fluorescence method to provide a more accurate way of detecting cavities at the earliest stages so that precious tooth structure can be saved. It helps detect cavites that even x-rays may not be able to detect and without the radiation used by conventional x-rays.

The advantages of the DIAGNOdent include:

• Unerring early caries detection
• Modern exploration without scratching or damaging the healthy totth substance
• Pain-free, minimally invasive trea™ent.

This is a newer dental x-ray technique and includes high performance technology that reduces patient exposure to radiation and that's environmentally friendly (no more film or chemicals). Instead of developing x-ray film in a dark room, the x-rays are sent directly to a computer and can be viewed on screen, stored, or printed out. There are several nice benefits of using this new technology including:

• The technique uses less radiation than the typical x-ray and there is no wait time for the X-rays to develop -- the images are available on screen a few seconds after being taken.
• The image taken, of a tooth for example, can be enhanced and enlarged many times it's actual size on the computer screen, making it easier for your dentist to show you where and what the problem is.
• If necessary, images can be electronically sent to another dentist or specialist -- for instance, for a second opinion on a dental problem -- to determine if a specialist is needed, or to a new dentist (if you move).
• Software added to the computer can help dentists digitally compare current images to previous ones in a process called subtraction radiography. Using this technique, everything that is the same between two images is "subtracted out" from the image leaving a clear image of only the portion that is different. This helps dentists easily see the tiniest changes that may not have been noticed by the naked eye.

We have a piece of equipment to help you better understand your dental health. It is an intra-oral camera. It is tiny video camera that looks like a pen.

You will be able to see your needed care -A sterilized small probe shaped camera is moved around the inside of your mouth. This will provide you with a tooth by tooth video exam of your teeth so you can see your teeth enlarged in living color on our computer screen in the trea™ent room. We can freeze and store the picture of the inside of your mouth for a bigger and better look and then take an instant photograph for you and your records.

This painless, no radiation technique allows you to see problems such as worn-out, defective fillings, fractured teeth, decay, bleeding gums and plaque. Together we can discuss your trea™ent plan with you for restoring your mouth to optimal health

The benefit to you is:

• To allow you to better understand your dental needs by actually seeing what we see.
• It also allows us to see problem areas that could easily be missed with just a visual examination.
• It helps us monitor progress on your trea™ent.

Our office uses computerized shade matching to make restorations that perfectly match the color of your natural teeth ( or to change them to the shade that you desire). Old methods of shade matching can be inconsistent and inaccurate. Our shade matching system is a small hand-held device that captures tooth hue, value and chroma to create precice color matches. With this technology, you can be confident that your restorations will beautifully match your natural teeth.

We also perform state-of-the-art dental procedures ranging from Invisalign's ® , Dental Implants, Lumineers™, whitening, composite tooth fillings to Root Canal trea™ents, Crowns and Bridges, Sealants etc. Read more about our services

Velo scope for oral cancer screening and soft tissue laser.