Technology
has transformed dental treatment. Terms like painless, comfortable,
precision and amazing are more common now than ever. After you review
the exciting technology we utilize, you’ll see dentistry in a whole new
light.
Comfort and Precision • Amazing Diagnostics
Safety & Patient Education • Comfort Amenities
Comfort and Precision
Let's face it. Dental work is difficult for many people. If you--or one of your family members--fall into this category, expect relief at our center. You'll receive care tailored to your individual needs, designed so you may experience a feeling of security and greater relaxation at all your appointments. We even have body-contouring dental chairs. (They are very comfortable.) Ask about our "Pamper You Service" --you'll enjoy special touches and amenities. (Yes, even at a dental office!)
"The doctor and staff have done an excellent job to ensure I felt no pain and explained every step throughout the procedure to make me feel relaxed and comfortable". - E.U.
• No-Drill Dentistry
Our
no drill or drill-less dentistry is a leap into the future that allows
removal of dental decay without the dreaded whine of the drill and
often without the needle, too! The technology uses forced air and a
safe, small particle substance to etch away the decay rapidly and
without the vibrations and heat of the dental drill. It can get at
decay sooner because it is a fine spray so you can keep your natural
teeth for life. Few patients need anesthesia of any type.
• Dental Laser
We
use the exciting dental laser to gently and effectively treat the
ravages of gum disease usually without numbing anesthesia. It stops the
progression of the tooth and bone destroying disease. Laser treatment
helps to eliminate the need for conventional, often painful, gum
surgery in up to 75% of cases.
The laser can also be used
to gently and artistically refashion the gum line. It can turn short
teeth or a gummy smile into the smile you’ve always wanted.
• Electronic Anesthesia
No
pain. No needle. No Drugs. No after effects. This technology precisely
controls the dosage of anesthesia so you get only the amount required
to painlessly complete the procedure. It is used in the more common
procedures we perform that require numbing. You’re no longer leaving
with a completely numb face after every tooth restoring procedure.
• In-Office Sedation
We
offer many ways to make our patients who are under going complex smile
restorations feel comfortable. Oral medication can provide conscious
sedation that makes everything go away: stress, worry and memory of the
procedure.
• One-Visit Root Canals
The
root canal is a procedure that has kept many people away from the
dental office including those who might not need one, just because of
the ‘mythic lore’ behind the term. Much of the reason for the fear
wasn’t so much the discomfort, but the technique used. It used to be,
and still is in many offices, a manual or imprecise mechanical process.
At our office we use the
latest technology. We can precisely locate the apex of the root
electronically and with a computer controlled device, we can remove the
damaged or diseased root efficiently and more comfortably.
• Surgical Telescope
Precision
in surgery means comfort is increased and results are improved. The
surgical telescope makes esthetic enhancement better because we get an
up close view of the artistry we’re creating. It increases surgical
comfort because it enhances accuracy, reducing the time we need to
perform each procedure.
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Amazing Diagnostics
• PerioScope
Traditionally,
the only the way to examine has been through manual exploration -
touching and prodding. Or, by using x-rays. Both of these methods
offered some information, but it was limited and inconclusive in many
cases. The PerioScope changes all that by providing real-time
visualization of gum tissue health below the surface – it is enhanced
by intense illumination and 24-48X magnification.
We call it the gum
disease-conquering camera because it finds it early. It also helps us
improve gum disease prevention techniques. It even helps us diagnose
root fractures (which are not identifiable by the naked eye) and catch
decay early when it starts down around the root.
• Intraoral Camera
This
is not only a diagnostic tool it is an educational supplement for our
patients. The intraoral camera (it looks like an oversized pen)
magnifies the surface areas of the teeth and helps us locate small pits
and cracks that might be harboring disease. This up-close information
is immediately available to both doctor and patient on a TV monitor in
the exam room.
This visual feedback also
helps our patients understand the value of modern dentistry. It is
possible to see the damage caused by old, metal amalgam fillings that
expand and contract and can cause cracking and breaking.
• Disease Detection by Laser
Detecting
disease can often be an inexact science. Fortunately, technology is
giving us a better view of disease at an earlier stage. The DIAGNOdent
laser system is a spectacular breakthrough in dental disease detection.
Before its use about fifty percent of cavities went undetected. Now we
can uncover disease more consistently and prevent significant tooth loss
The DIAGNOdent laser light
harmlessly, and precisely, detects disease. One of the most difficult
areas to locate disease is on the chewing areas of teeth and under and
around metal fillings. The laser makes it possible for us to lift the
veil on what used to be hidden areas of disease. All this is done
safely, painlessly and without exposure to x-rays.
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Safety & Patient Education
• Safety Protocols
We
use state-of-the-art sterilization techniques on any instrumentation
not disposed of. We meet or exceed OSHA standards in cleanliness. We
continually disinfect all surfaces touched by patients or staff members.
• We've Got The Answers
This
smile questions reference library is available to you seven days a
week, 24 hours a day. If you are still in need of answers after
reviewing our Web site, call 404-327-1329.
• Smile Channel
This
visual tour of new smile treatments and before and after
transformations helps educate our patients about the value and benefits
of modern dentistry. When you know more, you are surprised less. If you
know what’s available and how it’s performed, you’re more likely to
arrive without anxiety and leave with the comfortable knowledge about
what is possible.
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Exceptional Comfort Amenities & Conveniences
Dentistry at our office is
probably not what you are used to. You’ll see and feel the difference
the moment you step into our state-of-art facility with it’s friendly,
upbeat, relaxing atmosphere. When is the last time you enjoyed a visit
to your dentist? We think it will be the first and every time you visit
with us.
Here’s why:
Before, during and after treatment
• Enjoy a cool or hot beverage - juice or coffee
• The beauty and scent of fresh flowers throughout the practice
• Aroma and delicious therapy - fresh baked bread and cookies
• Short or no waiting
• Convenient hours 8am- 6pm - Saturday hours available
During Treatment
• Body-Contouring dental chairs!
• Headphones, CD music - bring your own if you want
• DVD movie players
• Blankets and Swedish foam pads
For Families
• The kids can watch TV in our spacious reception area
• Baby changing stations in our bathrooms