Advanced Technology

itero digital impressions

Imagine having dental crowns or orthodontic molds made without the goopy, gaggying mess. Well now you can have it at our office. We have invested in digital impressions through a scanner called iTero. This technology uses a series of photos to create a digital image of your mouth. We use them images as diagnostic tools and also send to labs to manufacture crowns, night guards, and retainers for Invisalign. Check out our video to see it in action.

Same day crowns

We are now offerering single visit crowns made in our office. With the latest technology, we can reduce the amount of appointments required to get healthy, strong teeth.

In one office visit, Dr Garrett will prepare your tooth for a crown, as usual, but now we can make your strong, white crown and seat it the same visit. 

Digital Imaging

Dr. Garrett chooses carefully which and when radiographs are taken. There are many guidelines that we follow. Radiographs allow us to see everything we cannot see with our own eyes. Radiographs enable us to detect cavities in between your teeth, determine bone level, and analyze the health of your bone. We can also examine the roots and nerves of teeth, diagnose lesions such as cysts or tumors, as well as assess damage when trauma occurs. Dental radiographs are invaluable aids in diagnosing, treating, and maintaining dental health. Exposure time for dental radiographs is extremely minimal. Dr. Garrett utilizes Digital Imaging Technologies within the office.With digital imaging, exposure time is about 50 percent less when compared to traditional radiographs. Digital imaging can also help us retrieve valuable diagnostic information. We may be able to see cavities better. Digital imaging allows us to store patient images, and enables us to quickly and easily transfer them to specialists or insurance companies.

Digital X-Rays:

Digital X-rays offer more precision since we view the image on a computer monitor, instead of holding up a 35mm film up to the light. Digital X-rays results in 1/6th the radiation exposure to you.

Intraoral Camera

Many patients, especially younger patients, are very familiar with the latest technology and are comfortable with the high tech practice. Computers and TV screens are their primary method of information processing. Dr. Garrett utilizes intraoral camera technology that helps enhance your understanding of your diagnosis. An intraoral camera is a very small camera – in some cases, just a few millimeters long. An intraoral camera allows our practice to view clear, precise images of your mouth, teeth and gums, in order for us to accurately make a diagnosis. With clear, defined, enlarged images, you see details that may be missed by standard mirror examinations. This can mean faster diagnosis with less chair-time for you! Intra oral cameras also enable our practice to save your images in our office computer to provide a permanent record of treatments. These images can be printed for you, other specialists, and your lab or insurance companies.

Identafi Oral cancer screening

Oral cancer is one of the most deadly cancers diagnosed in America today. In fact, oral cancer kills over half of all who are diagnosed. However, if diagnosed early – over 80% of patients survive. This statistic alone should encourage you to receive regular and thorough oral cancer screenings, especially if you are at risk.

With more than 43,000 Americans estimated to be diagnosed this year, educating yourself on prevention methods, early detection, and treatment options is more important than ever.

Just because you are not a tobacco user, smoker, or heavy drinker, doesn’t mean you cannot get oral cancer. Due to the rapidly growing number of HPV-related oral cancer diagnoses, all people 18 years and older should get screened yearly.

What Does Dr Garrett do during an Oral Cancer Screening?

An oral cancer screening takes only three minutes. It consists of a verbal, visual, and physical examination and includes the following:

• – A thorough review of your oral health history, as well as your overall health history.
• – A visual inspection of all the areas of your mouth and throat in an effort to locate any abnormalities, such as sores and red or white patches; this inspection includes the lips, cheeks, gums, tongue, floor of the mouth, roof of the mouth, and far-back section of your tongue. An advanced oral cancer detection tool, like Identafi, can enhance the exam and let Dr Garrett see changes that the naked eye cannot see.