If you haven’t noticed, dental work looks different now than it did even a few decades ago. Constant progress in dentistry has led to better, stronger, and more lasting treatment results. As for the source of these changes, it largely stems from new dental technology and materials. We at Fisher Dental recognize this fact and thus employ the latest equipment in our efforts. To find out more about it, please keep reading or schedule a consultation.
Our office uses intraoral cameras to get a clear and detailed picture of your mouth’s hidden areas. They can easily do this job, as they’re small, pen-shaped devices with cameras on their ends. Their design lets them snap still and live images and display them on a large chairside monitor. By doing so, they help us accurately diagnose oral issues and educate patients about why certain treatments are needed.
Standard X-rays use film to view the area below the gumline, revealing oral issues that can happen out of sight. However, our office relies on a newer, more effective type: Digital X-rays. This kind uses digital software to make high-quality images, even though it emits almost no radiation. It’s thus safer and more efficient compared to the X-rays of the past, letting us streamline your checkups and create a nicer dental experience.
While many cavities are clearly visible, the fact is that they can form anywhere on teeth. That means they can also develop in obscure areas that are hard to spot. Given this fact, our office uses a laser-assisted cavity detection system to find even the smallest signs of tooth decay. It can locate cavities regardless of their location, ensuring we can treat them and prevent their spread.
If you deal with chronic snoring and constant fatigue, you may have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). In that case, you’d stand to benefit from our office’s oral appliance therapy. This sleep apnea treatment gives you a custom appliance to wear as you rest, keeping your airway open. It then helps you get the proper amount of oxygen while asleep, relieving many sleep apnea symptoms (gasping for breath, morning headaches, etc.).
Have you heard of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)? It turns out that you have two of these joints connecting your lower jaw to your skull. Problems with them and adjacent muscles can cause TMJ disorder, leading to symptoms like lockjaw, earaches, and eating discomfort. In light of that fact, Fisher Dental offers custom-tailored TMJ therapy as a great solution. This treatment can correct the issue with your TMJ(s) and help ease your jaw pain.
