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Dental Technology
Overview
What is dental technology?
The field of dentistry is constantly changing and growing. Dental technology includes advanced tools that help us provide you with the highest quality care and most effective treatments. We are pleased to utilize several types of state-of-the-art dental technology in Glendale, California to enhance your dental experience.
What are the advantages of dental technology?
Advanced dental technology has many advantages. Through dental technology, we can ensure that your visit to Fresh Coast Family Dental is always enjoyable and pleasant. Our technological tools help us to provide you with a more comfortable dental experience. We can also provide you with more efficient treatment thanks to our advanced tools. Your dental treatment will be completed in less time and with less discomfort. Dr. TF Chen, Dr. Rosana, and Dr. Scott Chen use advanced technology to provide a comfortable, positive dental experience.
Our Technology
Intraoral Camera
What is an intraoral camera?
At Fresh Coast Family Dental in Glendale, we use a high-tech intraoral camera for a clearer, more detailed view of your smile. This small, pen-shaped device captures live, high-quality images of your teeth, gums, and mouth. It helps our dentists see hard-to-reach areas that are difficult to view with the naked eye. The images appear instantly on a screen in the treatment room, allowing for quick, accurate diagnoses and more efficient care. You can also see the same images, helping you better understand your oral health and any recommended treatments. Intraoral cameras make your dental visit more informed and comfortable.
What are the benefits of an intraoral camera?
In addition to those described above, there are several other advantages to using an intraoral camera. Dr. T.F. Chen and Dr. Rosana Chen can use intraoral cameras to detect and examine conditions such as tooth decay, periodontal disease, and more.
Piezoelectric Scaler
What is the Piezoelectric scaler?
At Fresh Coast Family Dental in Glendale, California, we use an advanced intraoral camera to get a clearer, more detailed view of your smile. This small, pen-shaped device captures live, high-quality images of your teeth, gums, and mouth, allowing our dentists to examine areas that are hard to see with the naked eye. The images appear instantly on a screen in the treatment room, helping us diagnose issues quickly and accurately. You can view the images too, helping you better understand your oral health and any treatments we recommend. It’s all part of our commitment to efficient, informed dental care.
ultrasonic dental cleaning
What is an ultrasonic dental cleaning?
When you visit us at Fresh Coast Family Dental, we may recommend an ultrasonic dental cleaning in Glendale, California. An ultrasonic dental cleaning is a dental treatment during which we remove tartar (calculus) at a faster, more efficient rate without any uncomfortable metal scraping. Dr. T.F. Chen, Dr. Rosana Chen and Dr. Scott Chen, our experienced dentists, use a tool called an ultrasonic scaler, which sends ultrasonic vibrations through your teeth to blast tartar away from the teeth. The ultrasonic scaler does this with no sounds or physical vibrations, so your visit will still be enjoyable and comfortable. An ultrasonic dental cleaning is faster than a regular scaling and root planing treatment because it removes all of the tartar from the teeth at the same time, rather than requiring our dentists to clean each tooth one by one.
Do I need an ultrasonic dental cleaning?
We may recommend an ultrasonic dental cleaning to prevent the progression of periodontal disease (gum disease) by removing plaque and tartar from the teeth. An ultrasonic dental cleaning is also powerful enough to reduce the appearance of stains on your teeth, giving you a whiter smile! We welcome you to contact us today at 818-502-1991 to learn more about the benefits of the ultrasonic scaler and ultrasonic dental cleanings.
Digital X-rays
Digital X-rays are a new, advanced type of diagnostic tool. Digital radiography is similar to traditional radiography in that it allows our skilled dentists to check for dental problems that are not visible to the unassisted eye. With digital X-rays, however, the process for detecting dental problems is faster, more accurate, and more comfortable than ever before. Our dentists can use digital radiography in Glendale, California to detect and diagnose a number of dental conditions, including the following:
- Tooth decay between teeth
- Fractures in existing dental fillings
- Tumors, abscesses, and cysts
- Developmental problems and abnormalities
- Infection in the tooth nerve
- Bone loss
We can also use digital X-rays to plan a variety of dental treatments, such as root canal therapy, tooth extraction, and dental implants.
What are the advantages of digital radiography?
First, the process for taking digital X-rays is more comfortable and efficient than that of traditional X-rays. Digital radiography also uses significantly less radiation (up to 90% less) than conventional film radiography. The images gained through digital radiography are instantly available to our dentists, who are then able to discuss the results with you during your visit. Call us today at Fresh Coast Family Dental to learn more about digital radiography! Call us at 818-502-1991.