Enhancing Patient Care
Dental implant abutment on a plaster lower jaw. Have you ever wondered how your dentist’s office has changed with the advance of modern technology? Did you know that your annual visit will embrace advancements in nearly every area? At Carlyle Dental in Kinston, we have embraced many of the improvements so you can enjoy better oral health for your entire life.
The Goal: Improve Patient Comfort, Diagnosis, and Treatment Plans
Perhaps one of the greatest obstacles to improving the oral health of the general public is overcoming lingering fears of pain, noise, and extended treatments to address a problematic tooth. By embracing technology, your local dentist’s office is working to make all of that a distant memory.
Instead of taking months to fit an implant, using multiple advancements, some patients are now able to go home in a single day with a new tooth. This is achieved using some or all of the following upgrades.
Digital Imaging: Precision Solutions
In days gone by, a plastic piece and some film were placed between your teeth. You had to sit still, and then everyone left the room to take an X-ray of your teeth. The image was spotty and hazy, and did not always show the presence of a cavity.
Today, a digital camera on a robotic arm rotates around your head while you bite on a thin sheet. The resulting high-resolution images provide extensive insights into the health of your mouth. Your dentist can make a clear and targeted plan, saving time and reducing your discomfort during the visit.
Speedy Manufacturing of Crowns and Implants
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If your grandparents needed a crown made to cap a root canal, the dentist would make a mold of the damaged tooth and send it off to a lab for manufacture. In a week or two or three, they would return to the office to have it installed. Now, your local office likely has its own in-house printing shop for these needs. Digital cameras measure the area that needs a new appliance. Computer-aided design and robots make the new crown in just a few hours. You leave the office with a full bite instead of working around foods for a few weeks.
Secure and Accessible Records for Your Convenience
Technology has also entered the administrative side of dental care. Your records are all digitized. If you need to visit an oral surgeon at a different practice, the complete records can be shared over secure networks, protecting your privacy and allowing the new doctor to plan for your procedure.
Your dental professionals are able to confer via video conferencing while looking at the same set of scans on their own computers.
Streamlining Treatment and Aftercare
Finally, as your dentist, orthodontist, and oral surgeon all share access to your records, your complete treatment plan is created to minimize the time you spend at the office. Patients enjoy more time living their lives free from pain caused by cavities, broken teeth, or a misaligned bite.
Experience the Speed and Comfort of a Modern Dentist Office for Yourself
Have you delayed scheduling a cleaning and a new set of images due to memories of an old-school dentist drilling away? If you are in Lenoir County, leave all that fear and pain behind. Give us a call at Carlyle Dental (252) -522-1777 to schedule your visit today.