Your Dental Care

Patient Comfort and Technology

We do everything we can to make your visit to our office comfortable. That includes using the most modern technologies and techniques and offering the little extras that can make you feel like a truly honored guest in our office.

Air Abrasion

If you have a small area of decay, we may use air abrasion instead of drilling to remove the decay. With air abrasion, a high powered stream of air, with powder, cleans the decay from the teeth. We then bond a tooth-colored filling in place. In the right circumstances air abrasion is quick, painless and conserves tooth structure.

Digital Imaging

Taking digital photos of your face and your mouth allows us to give you a good idea of how a dental makeover could change your smile. We can manipulate the original image by changing the shape, position or color of teeth (just as we would with dental treatments) so you can see for yourself how great you would look with a brand new smile.

Digital Radiography

Digital x-rays give us a fast and incredibly precise way of looking into your mouth. They also use 50-90% less radiation than old-fashioned x-rays.

Digital x-ray technology speeds and simplifies the diagnostic part of your treatment, providing an image that is large, clear, and accurate. The digital images can be reproduced easily for insurance purposes or referrals.

Intra-Oral Camera

The intra-oral camera allows us to show you what we see in your mouth right on the computer screen! That means that when we tell you about a crack or other problem area in your tooth you’ll be able to see for yourself what we’re talking about.

The intra-oral camera encourages and allows you to become a better, more informed partner in your oral health care.

Lasers

Lasers are a new technology that we can use in the dental office. Using lasers, we can painlessly treat the soft tissues of your gums, removing excess tissues or recontouring your gums to enhance your smile.

Chairside Computers

Having computers at each dental chair helps us keep you better informed—and it’s more efficient, too. You can see the images from our intra-oral cameras, watch videos about dental treatments and even schedule your next appointment.

Patient Education

Before we begin any treatment, we try to ensure that you fully understand what’s going to happen and what the results will be. We use a variety of patient education materials—photos, videos, brochures and more—to give you a clear picture of your dental treatment.

Nitrous Oxide

If you are nervous about spending time in the dental chair, you may be a good candidate for nitrous oxide sedation. You inhale nitrous oxide through a small mask over your nose; you wont’ lose consciousness, but you will feel very relaxed during your treatment. Nitrous oxide doesn’t remain in your system, so you’ll be able to drive and return to your normal routine as soon as your dental treatment is over.