Dental technology can offer you modern solutions to traditional dental problems. The purpose of this progress is that patients should have access to precise and effective treatment. Dental technologies have helped to transform the field of dentistry, creating products and developing techniques that can be used by your dentist to help prevent, diagnose and/or treat dental conditions and diseases early and effectively.

Some of the more popular technologies include:

Composite Materials: Composite resin materials are used in cosmetic dentistry for veneers, other restorations, to fill cavities and to bond onto or rebuild a tooth. Composite resins are tooth colored materials. The handling of and the speeds associated with curing composite resins, coupled with the translucent qualities of the newer materials, has helped to produce beautiful natural looking results.

Dental Implants: Dental implant technology continues to improve. Mini-implants can now accommodate small tooth replacements. The bio-integration of the titanium tooth root with human bone is completely predictable. The results are very long lasting. The industry has also focused on reducing treatment time and some implants can be placed immediately after tooth extraction as opposed to waiting six months after extraction. In many instances, dental implants are now the standard of care if a tooth needs to be extracted or to replace a missing tooth.

Internet: Internet is an excellent tool to explore your dental treatment options. At North Carolina Dental Practice we encourage you to write to us with your oral health queries. Dental appointments can be made on-line via the internet. The Internet also serves as an informational tool through which you can receive updates as they relate to the field of dentistry.

Intra-Oral Camera: Intra-oral cameras can produce accurate images of your teeth and the supporting structure. This allows you and your dentist to discuss your treatment options. Intra-oral cameras also help you to learn more about dental hygiene practices, including where to focus on brushing your teeth.

Microscope: The use of microscopes in dentistry has been one of the latest trends to perfect acute vision for dentists. Microscopes offer dentists the ability to see micro-cracks, weakened underlying tooth structure and the proximity of the dental nerves with precise accuracy. Microscopes also offer more accuracy in removing affected tooth structure while preserving healthy tooth structure.

There are an increasing number of dental technologies from which your dentist can choose. The benefits that you can receive by visiting your dentist today may offer you increased comfort and ease.