These days it seems like technology pervades every aspect of our lives. Even though technology probably isn’t the first thing you imagine when you think of the dentist, it’s still very important in helping your dentist in Greenfield do their job. Let’s take a closer look at 4 technologies that your dentist uses to help make treatment better for you.
1. Digital X-Rays
No longer do x-rays take forever to capture and develop. Modern digital x-rays can be taken instantly and then displayed on a computer monitor so you can see exactly what your dentist sees. These images also create more precise and high-definition photos in order to better craft a treatment plan. For example, if you chip a tooth, your emergency dentist in Greenfield can use a digital x-ray to determine the exact location and extent of the injury to figure out how to fix it.
2. Intraoral Cameras
Has your dentist ever explained what’s going on in your mouth, but you just can’t picture what they’re saying? Now that problem is solved with intraoral cameras. Using a small pen-shaped tool connected to a chairside monitor, your dentist can capture images of your mouth in real time and show you what your mouth looks like from their perspective. This can help show rather than tell what problems such as cavities look like. It can also help your cosmetic dentist in Greenfield work with you to create a plan to improve the appearance of your pearly whites.
3. Digital Impression System
Bite impressions used to be created by having you bite into a gooey putty. Nowadays, they can be made using digital impression technology. Impressions can be used to craft everything from cosmetic solutions like porcelain veneers to orthodontic treatment to crowns and bridges. Traditional bite impressions had to be sent to a lab and your dentist had to wait until they returned. Digital files can be instantly transferred, making your treatment that much faster.
4. Soft Tissue Laser
As scary as a laser might sound, the modern soft tissue laser is actually completely painless. This is because “laser” is actually an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulation Emission of Radiation.” In other words, a laser is just high-intensity light. Our dentist can use the laser to remove infected, damaged, or excess soft tissue in the mouth, all completely pain-free. It can also be used to remove plaque, bacteria, or tartar or to decontaminate gum tissue after gum disease treatment.
Technology is an important aspect in all of our lives, and that includes our Greenfield dentists! If you are interested in learning more about how our technology can help you, schedule a checkup today.
About the Practice
At BGH Dental, Drs. Bagley, Woodlock, and Hrinda are more than qualified to meet your dental needs. They have expertise in a wide variety of fields of dentistry, so they almost never have to refer you to an outside specialist. Together the three doctors have more than 70 years of experience! To learn more about their technology, click here or call (413)-772-0842.