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The age of digital dentistry is upon us.

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Up until recently, dentistry was performed the same way it had been for the 40 years. In the 90’s computers took all our insurance claims digital. Ten years later we were taking digital radiographs (x-ray). The next big digital advancement was optical scanning of teeth to make crowns and onlays. Today dentist have the additional capability to use 3D imaging to scan the dental arches and evaluate hard and soft tissue before the placement of dental implants. The most current technology allows the dentist to put all the pieces together, […]

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Incredible “additional findings”

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Check out this 2D slice of a 3 D scan. As you can see, I am planing an implant for a patient when I notice the root of the molar on the adjacent tooth. It is literally HOOKED around the nerve! This is vital info for me to have if I ever contemplate the removal of the molar.

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“I lost my insurance so I didn’t go to the dentist.”

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When I hear this from a “new” patient, (someone who just got insurance again and came back in), I get concerned.  It may seem like a good move to skip dental visits when you are not covered by insurance but that is a real BAD idea.  When you get your teeth cleaned a lot more happens that removing plaque and calculus.  Dental radiographs are reviewed, and a comprehensive exam is completed.  This allows the dentist to find new cavities or make plans to repair exiting dental restorations.  If you skip […]

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Our New Blog

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I am so excited to have this avenue to reach my patients. Look for what’s new in the dental industry in our blog. Read fun facts supplied by my staff and I. I look forward to sharing our 20 years of dental experience with you!

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