It’s National Gratitude Month! Be Grateful for Modern Dentistry!

One of the best things about modern dentistry is that there are so many options for dental treatment. There’s a variety in what people can have done, from teeth whitening to implants or bridgework. Modern tools also give dentists the ability for more accurate, early diagnosis, catching decay while it’s small. Sedation dentistry also gives patients the ability to have dental treatment pain free. Dental care is essential to overall well-being. Some examples of modern dentistry services include:

Dental Implants

Dental implants are a way to replace missing teeth by providing an artificial tooth root. The procedure involves placing titanium screws inside of your jawbone and replace missing teeth. They can be used in place of dentures; to replace a single tooth or many.  Dental implants look and function like natural teeth and offer long-lasting, beautiful results.

Sedation Dentistry

Sedation dentistry is a treatment that helps patients relax before having procedures done. This allows for painless procedures and shorter waiting times, which can help with their anxiety about visiting the dentist! Examples of sedation dentistry include nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, and NuCalm technology.

Invisalign

Invisalign is an efficient way to straighten your teeth without the pain of brackets or wires. Invisible braces are clear, so they shouldn’t interrupt what you’re doing during work hours and can be worn with discretion.

DIAGNOdent

The DIAGNOdent is a small but powerful laser device that allows dentists to find and treat tiny dental imperfections before their patient even knows about it. The tool can also identify cavities early on, preventing future pain or discomfort for your teeth while saving you time at the dentist!

Digital X-rays

Digital x-rays in dentistry provide an effective and convenient way to X-ray a patient’s teeth. This is because they do not need as much radiation exposure like older techniques, such as film or iodine stains that use tube cameras with lead plates on top; instead just these devices simply plug into the dentist’s computer for instant images.

Intra-Oral Cameras

The use of intra-oral cameras is an innovative way to give dentists a better understanding and more control over their patients’ treatment. These discreet instruments can show the dentist what’s happening in your mouth during visits, with a panoramic view of your oral cavity.

Isolite (Mouth Bridge)

The Isolite mouthpiece, also called a mouth bridge, is designed to allow your teeth and gums some much-needed relief during procedures that last an hour or more. It features a light, which allows for better diagnosis by dentists who use it often in their practice; not only does this save time but also helps prevent patient discomfort from occurring half way through treatment!

Night Guards

FDA-approved mouth devices to help prevent teeth clenching and grinding (bruxisim) and the resulting damages to teeth, jaws, and oral structures.

Laser Treatment

With laser-assisted new attachment procedure, dentists can now treat gum disease more effectively and safely than ever before without the negative side effects that come with traditional methods. A laser is used to help remove bacteria from your gums while not damaging tooth enamel or sensitive tissue around them in a way most other treatments do. The technology also means doctors don’t need specialist equipment like drills which was previously necessary for dental patients seeking treatment of this nature

CEREC

Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics (CERC) is a revolutionary and cutting-edge technology that allows dentists to create porcelain crowns with greater ease than ever before. In the past, dental procedures may have taken two weeks or more for completion; however the CEREC system can be done in just one appointment!

Undoubtedly,  technology will continue to transform dentistry in exciting ways. Call Dr. Botero today at 813-576-0200 to schedule an appointment with Li’l Sunshine Smiles Dentistry for your little one and to learn more about the amazing advancements they can benefit from today.