So many people put off their visit to the dentist.
Maybe because they’ve had an unpleasant past experience, or maybe because they’re worried it will be uncomfortable. However, it’s always best to deal with dental problems as and when they arise, and modern dental techniques have evolved to make your experience of dental treatment much more comfortable, effective, and predictable. You’ll wonder why you waited so long!
To improve the patient experience we utilise technology to educate our patients, allowing them to visually see and experience things that they have never seen before. Technology is also a communication tool to discuss and plan treatment with other specialists. True collaboration and communication between specialty groups is critical for great patient care. Also, we utilise technology to perform better, safer and more comfortable dental procedures. Being able to see, plan and predict is key to doing great modern dentistry.
Using technology and state-of-the-art equipment, modern dental techniques can restore the health and function of your teeth and maintain good oral hygiene. Dealing with problems quickly, also means less chance of needing to have extra treatment later on to replace results that don’t function as they should.
Some possible treatments include implants as a strong and stable tooth replacement option, as well as cosmetic procedures such as veneers or composite bonding to transform the look of chipped, misshapen, or stained teeth; Invisalign to straighten misaligned teeth; and teeth whitening to give you a brighter smile.
At Smile Care Latrobe, we invest in the latest technology to make our treatments even more precise, predictable, and comfortable for you, so there is no need to worry. Here is just some of the equipment we use to guarantee you the very best results:
- Digital x-ray – Using digital x-rays, we get an accurate look at the health of your teeth and gums in a way which is comfortable for you and allows us to accurately plan your treatment.
- Intraoral scanner – An Intraoral scanner is an advanced scanner which can take 3D pictures of your teeth and mouth. It helps us to precisely assess the current situation of your teeth and decide on the treatment you need. It means we can get a look at your teeth digitally, without you having to bite into messy impression paste.
- Coming soon! Cone beam CT scanner – This low radiation digital scanning technology gives us a highly detailed 3D view of your mouth and jaw. We use this accurate images to plan your dental treatment with precision.
- Invisalign ClinCheck: This is digital software that enables you to take a look at the end result of Invisalign orthodontic treatment before you even begin. This way, you can be confident in the results.
- Sedation: (Happy Gas) We understand that having dental procedures can make some people feel extremely nervous, which is why our experienced team can provide safe sedation to make you feel more relaxed during your procedure.
- Milling Machine: A Dental milling machine is used for the process of milling and grinding three-dimensional objects from a digital file using a computer-guided machine. It is used to make dental crowns, dental bridges, removable dental appliances, implant abutments, mouthguards etc.