New Technology
Digital X-Ray
Digital x-rays provide improved comfort of mouth x-rays and less cranial exposure to radiation. With digital x-rays, patients can have around 70% less exposure to radiation than conventional x-rays. Digital x-rays also produce larger and clearer photos to better source hard-to-see cavities and the images can be easily stored on a computer and transferred to different dentists or orthodontists for referrals. Digital x-rays are also more environmentally friendly in the long run.
Panoramic X-Ray
With panoramic x-rays, your dentist can easily look for problems such as bone abnormalities and fractures, cysts, impacted teeth, infections, and tumors. It’s a much faster and simpler process than traditional x-rays. Also, the panoramic technique requires fewer steps compared to traditional dental x-rays, creating a more convenient and comfortable procedure for the patient.
TV to watch during treatment
Televisions are situated on the ceiling at Smile Buddy so that when the dentist leans his patients back in the chair, they are able to watch a featured show or movie. This serves as a distraction from the fact that you are in the dentist office and has served to alleviate tensions associated with dental visits for a lot of anxious patients, especially children.
Intraoral Cameras
These cameras allow dentists at Smile Buddy to show patients real-time images of their mouths, teeth, and gums on a screen. It helps patients better understand their oral health conditions and treatment options.
Laser Dentistry
Laser technology is used for various dental procedures including gum contouring, cavity detection, and even teeth whitening at Smile Buddy. It offers precise treatment, minimal discomfort, and faster healing times.
3D Cone Beam Imaging
This advanced imaging technology provides detailed 3D images of the teeth, jaw, and surrounding structures at Smile Buddy. It's especially useful for planning complex procedures like dental implants and orthodontic treatments.
Intraoral Scanners
Instead of messy traditional impressions, intraoral scanners create digital impressions of the teeth and gums at Smile Buddy. It's more comfortable for patients and provides highly accurate results for restorative and orthodontic treatments.
Air Abrasion Technology
This minimally invasive technique uses a stream of tiny abrasive particles to remove decay from teeth at Smile Buddy, often eliminating the need for drilling and anesthesia.
Digital Impressions
Digital impression systems at Smile Buddy capture highly accurate impressions of the teeth and soft tissues using optical scanning technology. They eliminate the need for traditional messy impression materials and trays.
Endodontic Treatment
Root canal therapy has gone high-tech recently, making the procedure as easy as possible for both patients and dentists! The new, minimally invasive procedure dramatically increases disinfection of the entire root canal system. It therefore improves the success of the procedure and the comfort for the patients. With modern dental instruments and advanced techniques, dentists have more resources than ever to complete successful root canals, and patients can have the procedure done in just one visit - virtually pain-free!
CAD/CAM Technology
Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing technology allow for the fabrication of same-day crowns, bridges, and veneers in the dental office at Smile Buddy. Patients can have their restorations designed, fabricated, and placed during a single appointment.
Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) Sedation
Nitrous oxide sedation provides relaxation and reduces anxiety for patients during dental procedures at Smile Buddy. It's safe, effective, and wears off quickly after treatment.
Tele-Dentistry Services
With tele-dentistry services at Smile Buddy, patients can consult with their dentists remotely for non-emergency issues, follow-ups, or initial assessments. It offers convenience and accessibility, particularly for patients with busy schedules or limited mobility.
Waterlase Dentistry
Waterlase technology combines laser energy with a gentle spray of water to perform a variety of dental procedures including cavity preparation, gum surgeries, and root canal therapy at Smile Buddy. It's often less invasive and more comfortable than traditional methods.
CariVu
The CariVu is a compact, portable caries detection device that uses unique, patented transillumination technology and allows for detection of a range of carious lesions (occlusal, interproximal, secondary/recurrent) and cracks. It helps in the identification of tooth decay when used with clinical and radiographic examinations. The CariVu is the latest generation of transillumination technology, and is a brilliant new way to discover caries and cracks.