Our team believes in a holistic approach to dental care, using materials that bond with the tooth and contain no metal. But this also means using advanced technology to plan and implement treatment. In today’s blog, your Lake Orion, MI, dentist talks about the advanced digital technology we use to help your smile.
Examining Smiles and Planning Treatment
When you see us for treatment, or even as part of your routine six-month checkup visit, we will conduct a detailed examination with digital imaging to make a diagnosis with precision and accuracy. This enables us to identify issues threatening your oral health and to also obtain the information needed to plan treatment with accuracy. With digital x-rays, we can look at the interior of the teeth, the roots, and the jawbone without less radiation and no need to wear bitewings. Our intraoral camera provides high-definition images of the surfaces of your teeth and gums, and we can use VELscope for an oral cancer screening.
Laser Treatment
Our team also uses laser technology to help with soft tissue concerns. If you have a more advanced stage of gum disease, then our team can remove the diseased portions and reshape the gum line as needed. This also destroys harmful bacteria in the process. Since we don’t need scalpels or sutures for the procedure, the area heals quickly and the risk of bleeding, infection, and swelling is significantly reduced. In addition to managing gum disease, we can conduct a cosmetic gum contouring to address smiles with too much gum tissue on display.
Custom Restorations and Appliances
What if you need a restoration, such as a crown or implant restoration, or what if you need a mouthguard to treat bruxism (teeth grinding) or prevent injury when you play sports? To create these with restorations, we can use the CEREC with Primescan system to gather images and create impressions so that we can 3D print your custom appliances and restorations in-office, and often same-day!
If you have any questions about the treatments we use to address your oral health concerns, or about the technology we use to ensure holistic treatment with precision and accuracy, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you feel confident when you smile, so reach out soon to get started
Lake Orion Family Dentistry Treats Smiles With Advanced Systems
Our team is eager to help you enjoy good oral health with a holistic approach, and as part of that we will employ advanced digital technology and imaging systems. To find out more about the technology we use, or to schedule an appointment, call Lake Orion Family Dentistry in Lake Orion, MI at (248)693-6213.
