Cold Sore Laser Treatment
What are cold sores (herpetic lesions)? Cold sores, sometimes called fever blisters, are blisters on the lip and around the mouth that are caused by the herpes simplex virus. This virus usually enters the body through a break in the skin around or inside the mouth. It can be spread when a person touches a […]
Digital Impressions
Digital impressions replace the traditional goopy impression material that was used to take molds of the teeth. What are digital impressions? Digital impressions (also known as 3-D intraoral scanning) are the latest technology in capturing a replica of the mouth. By using a wand-like tool connected to a computer and advanced software, we can […]
Laser Dentistry
Lasers have been used in dentistry since 1990 and are used for a wide range of dental procedures. What is a laser and how does it work? A laser is an instrument that produces a very narrow, intense beam of light energy. When laser light comes in contact with tissue, it causes a reaction. […]
Whitening
The fastest way to get a whiter, brighter smile. Your smile creates an immediate, subconscious, visual impact on people you meet. A brighter smile gives the impression of youth, vitality, happiness and warmth. A bright smile is perceived as a healthy smile. Teeth whitening remains one of the most economical ways to enhance your smile. […]
Intraoral Camera
Since digital x-rays don’t always tell the whole story, an intraoral camera is used to record photographs of your teeth. Photographs of your teeth are important when we need to see if there are changes in your oral condition over time that may not be visible on an x-ray such as shifting teeth, worn edges, […]
Nitrous Oxide
Nitrous oxide is a safe and effective sedative agent that is mixed with oxygen and inhaled through a small mask that fits over your nose to help you relax. Nitrous oxide, sometimes called laughing gas, is one option we can offer to help make you more comfortable during certain procedures. It is not intended to […]
Digital X-rays
A change for the better Digital radiography (digital x-ray) is the latest technology used to take dental x-rays. This technique uses an electronic sensor (instead of x-ray film) that captures and stores the digital image on a computer. This image can be instantly viewed and enlarged helping the dentist and dental hygienist detect problems easier. […]
