Do you need relief from an aching tooth, or do you have missing teeth or other serious concerns you want to see addressed? Then consider a visit with our team. With advanced technology, your Kansas City, MO, dentist and our team can provide treatment with comfort!
Digital Imaging for a Diagnosis
If you are seeing us for a routine checkup, or if you have pain in your smile you want to have treated, then we will start with an examination. With digital x-rays, our team can obtain clear and high-definition images without the need for uncomfortable bitewings. These are sent instantly to a chairside monitor, and the process uses 90% less radiation. We can then look at roots, the jaw, and oral structures for a more accurate diagnosis.
To look closely at the surfaces of your smile from multiple angles, including hard-to-reach parts, we could use an intraoral camera. A very thin wand with a digital camera at the end allows us to gather images from several angles quickly and comfortably, and allows us to make a diagnosis with precision, identifying problems in their earliest stages, often before you experience painful symptoms.
Finally, we could create a detailed view of your entire smile, including the parts beneath the gums, with CBCT imaging, which obtains a 3D model of your smile with digital imaging technology. This could be crucial for a diagnosis, and help plan more advanced treatments, such as wisdom tooth extraction or dental implant placement.
Creating Sleep Apnea Appliances and Mouthguards
If you need an oral appliance to treat issues like TMJ disorder, bruxism (teeth grinding), or even sleep apnea, then we will use the iTero® system or the Cirona 3D imaging system to obtain a detailed images of your bite, which we then use to design and craft an appliance with precision and accuracy, ensuring a comfortable fit and treatment with accuracy. We can also use the same technology should we need to create custom crowns, or even prosthetics, such as bridges or dental implant restorations/dentures.
Soft-Tissue Lasers
Our team could also ensure comfortable treatment with advanced laser technology. Using a beam of light calibrated to handle soft tissue concerns, we can provide treatment with accuracy, and without the need for scalpels or sutures. For example, if you have gum disease, we can trim away diseased portions and allow healthy tissues to attach to your teeth. We reshape the gum line in the process to ensure better symmetry and beauty. The lasers also destroy harmful disease-causing bacteria with precision.
If you have a gummy smile, one that shows off too much tissue when you smile. We could use lasers to conduct a gum contouring procedure, in which we trim away the excess tissues and reshape the gum line in the process, so you enjoy a more attractive smile. The lasers can treat areas with precision to prevent damage to healthy tissues, and also limit the risk of swelling, infection, and bleeding. The treated area heals quickly and the procedure only takes one visit to complete.
Dental Sedation
Your comfort is paramount, which is why we also offer dental sedation. With sedation, we can choose a sedation to help you enter a deep state of calm and relaxation, often with no memory of the procedure. We could use nitrous oxide for a mild option, with effects that wear off once the procedure ends. We also have oral conscious sedation, which offers a deep state of calm with a pill or liquid taken before the procedure. Finally, IV is the deepest form available, which puts you in a sleep-like state. We will choose the right option for you based on your age, weight, medical history, and any medications you are taking, as well as your anxiety levels.
We believe everyone should enjoy a positive experience at the office, and work hard to make it a possibility for all patients. If you have any questions about how we ensure your comfort with technology, or if you would like to schedule an appointment with our team, then please reach out to our office today to get started! You deserve optimal oral health, and we can help make it a reality for you in 206 and in the years to come!
Schedule a Visit for a Comfortable Treatment Experience
Our team is ready to ensure your visit is a comfortable one with the use of advanced technology. To find out more about our advanced technologies and treatments, or to schedule your visit, call Delightful Dental Care in Kansas City, MO at (816) 942-7669 today.