How Dental Technology Helps You

At Coastal Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry, we do our best to stay up to date with all of the latest dental technology. Technology helps patients with quicker, easier treatment options and allows our staff to provide the best dental care possible. Dr. Cappy Sinclair, a dentist in Virginia Beach, VA discusses how our technology can help you.virginia beach, virginia dentist

Digital X-Rays

Technology has allowed x-rays to become easier and clearer to assess and analyze. With digital x-rays, patients are also a bit safer because they’re exposed to less radiation. The x-rays can immediately be shared with a computer so that the dentist has access. They’re easily archived for further reference or if they need to be sent to a specialist, such as an orthodontist.

Digital Bite Analysis

Are you having problems with jaw pain or frequently waking up with headaches? You may have a TMJ disorder. Previously, we were only really able to analyze the bite while your jaw was at rest. Digital bite analysis allows us to see the impact of your full bite and what happens when it’s in action. This helps us to determine a treatment path to follow that will work best for each individual patient.

Waterlase Dental Laser

Laser dentistry is designed to make periodontal therapy both more efficient and less invasive. Any incisions or sutures can be avoided as laser therapy results in much less bleeding. The laser can also immediately treat inflammation from gum infections by eliminating bacteria and infected tissue. When you get laser treatment, you have less downtime and faster healing, allowing you to get back to your daily activities quickly.

Surgery can also contribute to gum recession, which isn’t an issue with laser dentistry. One of the traditional treatments for gum disease is scaling and root planing. Our laser can perform this process with ease, removing tartar with ultrasonic scalers. The Biolase Waterlase 2.0 laser also stimulates jawbone growth to help support your teeth.

Intra-Oral Camera

For all dental problems, we want to be able to detect them as soon as possible. This allows us to perform more conservative treatment options instead of having to resort to things like oral surgery or tooth extraction. Our intra-oral camera is a small handheld device that’s able to help the dentist see the teeth better. They can detect early stages of tooth decay or damage, allowing us to get it taken care of sooner rather than later.

3-D Imaging Software

Dental implants are the most ideal form of tooth replacement. And they’re something we want to get perfect for our patients. With our 3-D imaging software, we can analyze the bone structure of the jaw and determine the best angle and placement for implant posts. It’s important that we maximize the use of your healthy bone structure to give you the stability and function you’re looking for.

Technology at Your Virginia Beach, Virginia Dentist

Our technology is here to make our patients as comfortable as possible with their dental care. Call us or schedule an appointment online to get started.