The Laser Scanner
Finds
Ultrasmall Cavities Years Earlier
Have you ever had a dentist find a cavity and
place a large filling, and wondered why the filling is so large if
the cavity wasn’t there just six months before? The cavity was there
six months before – it just wasn’t big enough to show on X-rays, and
it wasn’t visible to the dentist yet. The laser scanner can find
cavities years earlier, when the small cavity can be removed and
repaired with a small invisible bonded filling. Sometimes patients
complain of tooth sensitivity, or mild to severe pain, yet X-rays
and examination cannot pinpoint the source. Patients are often given
sensitivity toothpaste to deal with the problem. However, sometimes,
dentists have to perform root canals to get the pain or sensitivity
to stop, when the actual source turned out to be undetectable decay.
The laser scanner can detect previously undetected decay and, once
identified, allow us to remove the discomfort and leave you with a
healthy smile.
iTero™: No More
Gagging!
The iTero digital impression system enables
Dr. Annapolen to take an incredibly accurate 3D digital impression
for your crown or bridge area, completely eliminating the
uncomfortable tray and putty impression. iTero all but guarantees a
perfect fit for your new crown or bridge!
Oral Cancer – Are
You at Risk?
Did you know that one American dies every hour
from oral cancer? And the mortality rate has remained virtually
unchanged for 40 years? The good news is that there’s a 90% cure
rate if it’s detected early. We are very pleased to provide one of
the most effective oral cancer screenings available today. VELscope™
is the newest FDA-approved oral cancer screening system. We perform
the exam using the specially designed light. Any suspicious tissue
is immediately and easily visible. This screening could literally
save your life!
90% Reduction in
Radiation
Introducing digital imaging, available at our
practice. With this technology, an image is taken of your mouth with
a digital sensor and downloaded into our computer, where it is
immediately available. This method results in 90% less radiation
than conventional X-rays. No more waiting for images to develop and
no more chemical waste to pollute the environment.
Crowns in a Single Visit
Welcome to dentistry in the 21st century! We
are pleased to offer crowns made with CEREC™, a highly precise
computer milling machine that makes crowns right in the office, in
about an hour. No more temporaries, additional visits, or crowns
that don’t seem to fit right. Just because CEREC crowns are
convenient and aesthetically desirable doesn’t mean you have to give
up function. These modern restorations dramatically reduce cracking,
lowering the likelihood of needing future root canal treatment. Due
to the custom design and precise fit, CEREC restorations are bonded
to the tooth with the optimum strength available. We are pleased to
be among one of the first in our community to offer crowns with the
CEREC machine. If you have ever had a crown placed the traditional
way, we are sure you will notice the difference!
Intra-Oral Camera Makes You a Part of the Team
The doctor works hand-in-hand with patients to
create a bond of teamwork. One of the ways we bring this about is
through the use of a high-tech tool, the Intra-Oral Camera. This
amazing device is a miniature video camera that displays a close-up
picture of the inside of your mouth. You can see for yourself what
work needs to be done and which teeth are doing fine. You then
become a participant in each dental decision. You'll love how this
works!
