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Dental Technology
Overview
What is dental technology?
The field of dentistry is constantly changing and growing. Dental technology includes several types of advances in the dental field that help us to continually offer you the highest level of dentistry and care. 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. T.F. Chen, Dr. Rosana Chen, and Dr. Scott Chen, our knowledgeable dentists, are committed to updating our dental office with the latest dental technology to make certain that you have a positive dental experience each time you visit us.
Our Technology
Intraoral Camera
What is an intraoral camera?
An intraoral camera is a technological tool that we use at Fresh Coast Family Dental to get a better look at your smile. The intraoral camera is small and shaped like a pen; our experienced dentists insert the intraoral camera into your mouth to take live, high-quality photos of your teeth, gums, and other parts of your mouth. This allows our dentists to get a closer view of areas and angles in the mouth that would be difficult to view with the unassisted eye. The images provided by our intraoral camera in Glendale, California, are instantly viewable on a screen that is right in the treatment room, allowing us to provide efficient care and treatment. This system also allows you, the patient, to view the same images our dentists see. Intraoral cameras can help you better understand your oral health and the need for dental treatment.
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?
The Piezoelectric scaler is one of our advanced dental tools. We use the Piezoelectric scaler for scaling and root planing, which are deep cleaning methods recommended for treating periodontal disease (gum disease). The Piezoelectric scaler uses a pulsing voltage applied to ceramic crystals, which fly and move the tip in a reciprocating pattern. This system causes the tissues of the mouth to heat, and we use water to cool them. The tip of the Piezoelectric scaler has special edges that are exceptionally good for use in removing tartar (hardened plaque, also known as dental calculus). This specialized tip also helps our talented dentists and dental team to remove deposits of bacteria, plaque, and tartar at a faster rate than other devices and instruments. Our dentists are pleased to utilize the Piezoelectric scaler in Glendale, California, to provide you with high-quality dental care that is more efficient and comfortable. For more information on how the Piezoelectric scaler can enhance your dental experience, please call or visit us at Fresh Coast Family Dental today, at 818-502-1991. We are dedicated to providing you with a positive, pleasant visit.
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.