Dental Technology
Medical technology has been advancing at a breakneck pace for the past several decades, and dentistry hasn’t been left behind. Dental professionals are constantly looking for the newest forms of treatments and technology that will aid in providing their patients with the best possible care, and we’re going to introduce you to some of the […]
TMJ/TMD Therapy
Dentists are not solely paying attention to your teeth and gums when performing routine exams. They’re also making sure that your bite remains even and confirming if the pain is present when performing basic tasks (biting, chewing, moving your jaw, etc.) If you’re experiencing chronic jaw pain or popping/clicking of the jaw, it may be […]
Sleep Apnea Treatment
Do you find yourself gasping for air in the middle of the night? How about snoring so loudly that you wake yourself up? These symptoms and others can indicate untreated sleep apnea, which our dental office can help you treat. In the case of obstructive sleep apnea, which is the most common form of the […]
Laser Therapy
When utilized by a professional, there’s nothing to fear when it comes to laser dentistry. At Carefree Smiles, we use the Sirolase, the Biolase Epic 10 and the Waterlase i-Plus dental lasers to perform a wide variety of treatments. Laser dentistry is intended to replace the use of traditional metal tools, which typically aren’t as […]
Intra-Oral Camera
Dental imaging is a foundation of oral health diagnostics. Intra-oral cameras play a key role in office imaging, with many dentists using intra-oral cameras to detect the tiniest grooves, pits, cracks, and carries. Using a chairside unit and hand-held photographic wand, dentists can acquire images of the teeth from angles not previously available. These images […]
Digital X-Rays
Digital x-rays are a more streamlined way of taking dental radiographs. Like traditional x-rays, digital versions provide an in-depth view of the structures of the mouth, helping dentists detect complications and develop effective modes of treatment. Digital x-rays are capable of revealing hidden caries, bone erosion, and even tooth decay hiding beneath restorations. Requiring less […]
CT/Cone Beam Scanner
Imagine if you could capture x-rays of your mouth, but instead of only getting a 2D perspective, you captured a full 3D cross-section. The CT Cone Beam Scanner from Planmeca allows the dentists at Carefree Smiles Dentistry to do precisely that. Whether we need to understand the source of your jaw pain more clearly or […]
Digital Impression System
In order to create dental crowns and other restorations, patients would have to bite into gray, putty-like material that was often uncomfortable to use and increased the risk for human error. Now, thanks to technologies like the iTero scanner and CEREC, capturing detailed 3D images of your teeth doesn’t have to be inconvenient. In fact, […]
