Dental Advances
CAD/CAM technology: In dentistry, CAD/CAM technology helps dentists and dental lab technicians specify precise shapes and sizes for the fabrication of dental restorations, including inlays, onlays, crowns and bridges. Dentists use CAD/CAM technology to provide you with durable, well-fitted single and multiple tooth restorations more efficiently than with traditional lab-fabricated restorations. (Read more)
New dental technologies: Advancements in dental technology can offer you modern solutions to traditional dental problems. There are many new dental technologies for your dentist to choose from, to provide more comfort during treatment, faster treatment and potentially greater accuracy in creating tooth restorations. (Read more)
Laser dentistry: Some view laser dentistry as a precise and effective way to perform many dental procedures. Those who want extreme safety and comfort may choose a laser dentistry option. The potential for laser dentistry to improve dental treatment comes from the precision with which lasers can treat a specific area, the control that laser dentists have over power output and the duration of exposure on oral tissues. (Read more)
Mouth Guards: A mouth guard (mouth protector) is a flexible custom fitted device worn over teeth during athletic and recreational activities to protect them from damage. A good-fitting mouth guard may be especially important if you wear braces, have fixed anterior bridgework or just want to protect your teeth/smile from potential trauma. (Read more)
Sedation dentistry: As the name implies, sedation dentistry is a technique of providing a relaxing, anxiety-free experience for people receiving dental treatment. Many dentists now offer sedation dentistry; however, the level of experience among dentists in sedation dentistry varies. (Read more)
[Updated May 2009]
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