Our Technology
Lake Oswego, OR
 At Dental Expressions, we pride ourselves on utilizing the latest technology to provide our patients with the highest standard of care during exams and cleanings. Our state-of-the-art digital X-rays offer precise imaging with minimal radiation exposure, allowing for accurate diagnosis and early detection of dental issues. Additionally, our advanced intraoral cameras give patients a clear view of their oral health, fostering better understanding and communication about treatment options.
To ensure thorough cleanings, we employ ultrasonic scalers that efficiently remove plaque and tartar with minimal discomfort. By integrating these cutting-edge tools, we enhance both the effectiveness and comfort of our dental services, ensuring our patients receive the best possible care.
If you are due for a dental examination or cleaning, why not schedule an appointment with us here at Dental Expressions?
Digital X-Rays: Enhancing Diagnostic Precision
A digital X-ray is an advanced imaging technology that captures detailed images of the teeth, bones, and surrounding oral structures using digital sensors instead of traditional film. It offers numerous benefits, including quicker image processing, and the ability to enhance and enlarge images for more accurate diagnosis. Additionally, digital X-rays are environmentally friendly, eliminating the need for chemical processing and reducing waste.
Enhanced Detail and Precision
Digital X-rays offer high-resolution images that enable dentists to detect even the minutest abnormalities in teeth, gums, and bone structures, facilitating early intervention and complication prevention. Dentists can zoom in on specific areas, adjust contrast, and compare images over time for comprehensive patient monitoring, resulting in more accurate treatment planning and improved outcomes.
Reduced Radiation Exposure
Digital X-rays emit significantly less radiation than traditional film X-rays, making them safer for patients while providing clear and accurate images. This reduced radiation exposure is especially beneficial for patients requiring frequent imaging, such as those undergoing oral surgery or orthodontic treatment.
Enhanced Patient Education
The display and manipulation of digital X-rays on screens make it easier for dentists to explain diagnoses and treatment plans to patients. This visual aid helps patients comprehend their oral health status and the importance of recommended treatments, fostering greater compliance and improved outcomes.
Intraoral Cameras: A Close-up View of Oral Health Technology
An intraoral camera is a small, handheld device used by dentists to capture high-resolution images of the inside of a patient's mouth. This technology is helpful because it allows for a clear and detailed view of hard-to-see areas. It also provides a visual representation of the patient's oral health, facilitating better communication and more informed decision-making regarding treatment options.
Early Detection of Dental Issues
Intraoral cameras enable dentists to spot dental problems like cavities, gum disease, and decay at their earliest stages, thanks to the high-resolution images they capture. Early detection can prevent the need for additional dental treatments down the road, ultimately preserving optimal oral health for patients.
Improved Patient Understanding
One of the primary advantages of intraoral cameras is their ability to educate patients about their oral health by displaying real-time images of their mouths. This visual aid helps patients grasp the nature and severity of their dental issues, motivating them to prioritize preventive care and treatment.
Enhanced Treatment Planning
Intraoral cameras provide dentists with clear visibility of the inside of the mouth, ensuring precise treatment planning tailored to each patient's needs. By accurately identifying and documenting dental issues, dentists can track changes in oral health and adjust treatment plans accordingly, optimizing patient outcomes.
What Other Types of Dental Technology Are Available?
The integration of advanced dental technology, such as digital X-rays and intraoral cameras, significantly enhances the quality of dental care. These tools improve diagnostic accuracy, reduce patient discomfort, and promote better understanding and communication about oral health. By adopting these innovations, we ensure more efficient, effective, and patient-friendly dental treatments, ultimately leading to healthier smiles and greater overall patient satisfaction.
While digital X-rays and intraoral scanners are some of the most popular forms of dental technology, there are several other types of technology available as well to aid with your dental procedure. A few of these include:
Laser Treatment
We use lasers as a way to get your teeth clean, bright, and bacteria-free. We can use lasers to get rid of any bacteria you have in your mouth before we put a filling in. Lasers can also be used to whiten your teeth.
Micro Dentistry
When we use micro dentistry to help our patients, it means that we can treat our patients' issues without a lot of pain and swelling. Micro dentistry can be used when patients have health challenges such as heart disease, diabetes, or immune diseases. We can treat patients with micro dentistry and ensure they don't have swelling or excessive bleeding.
Periotest
We can use periotests to check your implants after we finish the implant procedure. Dental implant work is done under the gumline, because we surgically place an implant post through your gums and into your jawbone. Once we implant your new tooth, we need to be able to check your gumline to make sure the implant is doing well.
Platelet Rich Plasma
We love using platelet rich plasma for our patients who have problems with their health, such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Platelet rich plasma reduces our patient's risk for infection and speeds up their healing time.
Enhancing Patient Care With Cutting-edge Dental Technology at Our Practice
At our clinic, we are dedicated to utilizing the latest dental technology to provide exceptional care to our patients. Our adoption of digital X-rays and intraoral cameras, alongside other advanced technologies, enables us to deliver precise diagnoses, personalized treatment plans, and unparalleled patient care.
To experience the benefits of digital X-rays, intraoral cameras, and other dental technology firsthand, schedule an appointment with Dr. Matthew M. Sheppard D.M.D. at Dental Expressions. Contact us at (971) 353-4448 to schedule an appointment today!
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