Our Technology
Technical developments in dental care continue bring tremendous benefits for our patients. At Florence Dental Care we are committed to providing the most state-of-the-art dental technology available. These advances enable us to diagnose conditions earlier, preview results, and provide treatments that are more comfortable and effective.
Comfort Dentistry
If the anxiety level is high, we can address it. Your comfort is of paramount importance during treatment and we have multiple options to choose from.
One option, nitrous oxide/oxygen is one of the safest sedatives in dentistry. It is well tolerated, has a rapid onset, is readily reversible and can be adjusted in concentration. The patient is fully conscious and capable of responding to a question or request. We also have other sedatives and anesthetics available.
Sirius/XM radio can be tuned to your liking and we offer neck pillows and lavender eye bags. "We cater to cowards" and strive to make your visit as pleasant as possible.
Intraoral Cameras
Advances in video technology have made possible small cameras for dental imaging. With a camera about the size of a pen, we can record the mouth and present it as an image on a monitor that is magnified 10 – 40 times natural size.
Intraoral cameras enable our patients to see exactly what the dentist sees and they are a tremendous aid in diagnosis and patient education.
Ultrasonic Instrumentation
Advances in ultrasonic techniques now make it possible to remove calculus from teeth using an ultrasonic instrument. Consisting of a wand with a small scaling tip, the instrument produces a soft ultrasonic vibration that increases the efficiency of calculus removal both above and below the gum line. This technique reduces the need for hand scaling of stubborn deposits and provides more comfortable access to the root surfaces. It is an important tool in the prevention and treatment of periodontal disease.
High Intensity Bonding Lights
Dental bonding lights are hand-held units that produce a light which triggers the setting and curing of dental materials. Composite resins are applied and sculpted in stages on the natural surface of the tooth. A high intensity curing light is then used to harden that layer of composite. The steps are repeated until the filling or composite veneer has reached its final shape. At Florence Dental Care, we use bonding lights to activate the setting of a wide range of dental materials to give patients effective, natural looking results.
Digital Radiographs
Dental radiographs or X-rays, are an important part of a thorough examination. They can expose hidden tooth decay, reveal a tooth abscess, show impacted or extra teeth and help determine the condition of prior dental work. At Florence Dental Care we use the Dexis system for digital radiography which offers an 80 percent reduction in radiation, no need for film or processing chemicals and the production of a nearly instantaneously image. Our patients can readily see and understand conditions and recommended treatments, leading to more informed decisions and better results.
Zoom!™
Zoom! is one of the leading in-office bleaching systems used worldwide to whiten teeth. The Zoom tooth whitening procedure uses a proprietary gel in combination with the Zoom Advanced Power Lamp for activation. The light and gel work together to penetrate teeth and remove stains and discoloration, leaving the structure of the tooth unchanged. Zoom! can safely whiten teeth an average of 8 shades in about an hour.
