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We are located on the first floor of the Professional Plaza at 1407 North Eighth Street, across from Holy Name Church (view map). As dental care has evolved our office has adopted state-of-the-art technology. This new technology helps diagnose problems earlier, allowing us to treat problems sooner and with less invasive techniques.
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The DIAGNOdent laser cavity detection system is the most significant breakthrough in diagnosing tooth decay since the dental x-ray. With the widespread use of fluoride in both drinking water and toothpastes, it is much harder to detect tooth decay than ever before. This is because the fluoride hardens the enamel so that most decay starts in microscopic defects in the hard surface, and can readily spread into the softer surface beneath. The DIAGNOdent is a pen-like probe that sends a safe, painless laser beam into the tooth and checks its health. A number scale and an alarm will signal when there are signs of hidden decay. This technology allows us to discover tooth decay at a very early stage, before significant damage is done to the tooth. This will help preserve more tooth structure when treatment is needed. |
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An intraoral camera is an indispensable diagnostic and educational tool. The tiny device is a pen-like digital camera that moves around inside the mouth and generates a digital image of the teeth and gums. The captured images are stored in the computer and displayed on the computer monitor. Since it is nearly impossible to see inside your own mouth, the images produced by the intraoral camera can show you problems such as broken teeth, plaque, decay, gum disease and defective fillings. This technology allows you to better understand the health of your mouth by seeing what we see. A picture truly is worth a thousand words. |
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Our practice offers the latest in comfortable, convenient dentistry with our CEREC tooth restoration system. CEREC uses CAD/CAM (Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing) technology, incorporating a camera, computer and milling machine in one instrument. Using the CEREC equipment, we can now complete a color-matched ceramic tooth restoration – filling, crown or veneer – in a single visit. This technology uses biocompatible, tooth-colored material, so your dentition won’t be discolored by silver-colored fillings. Visit the CEREC page on our web site for more information on this new technology. |
