The Latest Dental Technology: The Key to Effective, Comfortable Care
By: Meadowbrook Dentistry
Tags: Dentistry, Dental Technology

Researchers have traced dentistry back to 7500 B.C.! In the “olden days,” drills powered by foot pedals, wooden dentures, and stain-removing chew sticks were routine. Thank goodness we live in 2021, right? Today, we have access to advanced technology, which has enhanced the field of dentistry significantly. However, just because the newest dental tools are available, doesn’t mean your dentist is using them. Unfortunately, this can impact the quality of your care, affecting your oral and overall health for the worse. To prevent that from happening, make sure your dentist utilizes the latest dental technology, like the following!

Innovative Intraoral Cameras

Previously, dentists had one tool to detect cavities and other dental problems: their eyes. As a result, the only way to communicate their findings to the person in their treatment chair was by describing the issue or attempting to show them with a small mirror. Since neither of these options are ideal, there was naturally some distrust between patients and their dentists. Luckily, intraoral cameras have changed all that! With a tiny camera that produces crystal clear images, dentists like me can show you what we see in real-time, allowing you, the patient, to feel confident with the recommended treatment plan.

State-of-the-Art Soft-Tissue Laser Dentistry

From gum recontouring to gum disease therapy, many dental procedures required scalpels and sutures in the past. As a result, the risk of infection was high, and the recovery time was slow. Thanks to soft-tissue laser dentistry, that’s no longer the case! Instead, a precise, state-of-the-art laser can be used to treat various restorative and cosmetic concerns. The best part? This tool cauterizes the area instantly, eliminating the need for local anesthesia, resulting in quicker healing, and making the overall experience much more enjoyable.

All-Digital X-Rays

Without X-rays, issues brewing underneath the gumline could fly under the radar for months or years. Previously, checking for cavities between teeth and watching the development of wisdom teeth required traditional X-rays. While effective, the exposure to radiation left much to be desired. Luckily, patients today can eliminate this issue entirely with digital X-rays! Equally as effective and extremely precise, this state-of-the-art technology benefits your oral and overall health.

Comfortable iTero Digital Impressions

If you’ve had braces or a dental crown, then you likely remember the weird, putty-like substance that you had to bite down on when getting the impressions of your mouth. Unfortunately, this method left much to be desired in both taste and function, making patients feel claustrophobic and panicked. Thanks to advancements in dentistry, there is an alternative: iTero Digital Impression technology! In this case, a small, handheld wand is carefully run over your teeth, taking hundreds of pictures in the process. These images come together to create a 3D digital mold that can be used for everything from Invisalign to nightguards!

Big-Picture CBCT scanner

Monitoring your teeth and gums are certainly important, but checking on your bite, jaw, and overall facial structure is equally as crucial. Thanks to 3D cone beam imaging with a CT Scanner, dentists can get a big-picture perspective. As a result, there is no guesswork and problems are diagnosed sooner. This is especially helpful when it comes to advanced treatments like dental implants or braces.

With the above state-of-the-art equipment, you can achieve your smile goals with complete peace of mind. And you deserve nothing less! So, if you’re ready to experience comfortable, precise, reliable, enjoyable dentistry, then visit a dental office that utilizes the latest technology!