12927 State Line Rd., Kansas City, MO 64145

Comfort & Technology

DENTAL SEDATION AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

The amenities that help make your visit to our office more relaxing are only the beginning of our investment in patient comfort. During your treatment, we may also suggest an appropriate level of dental sedation, such as nitrous oxide (laughing gas), to help make you even more calm and relaxed. Nitrous oxide comes in the form of a gas that you inhale through a small mask over your nose, then immediately exhale through your mouth. The sedative is mild but effective, and is generally safe for patients of all ages.

DIGITAL X-RAYS

Occasionally, during your routine checkup and cleaning appointment, we may take X-rays to ensure that your dental records are updated and so that we can track any changes in your dental health. X-rays are also necessary when diagnosing dental conditions and/or planning certain treatment options. Digital X-rays capture clear, high-resolution images faster, more comfortably, and with up to 90% less radiation than traditional X-rays. The digital images are produced almost immediately, and we can view them together on your chairside monitor.

INTRAORAL CAMERAS

Digital imaging isn’t just reserved for X-ray images. Using a digital intraoral camera, which is a small camera attached to a long, thin wand, we can also view hard-to-see areas of your mouth during a comprehensive examination. The images from the camera can be projected onto the digital chairside monitor, allowing us to see in real time the areas of your teeth, gums, and oral tissues that we can’t see clearly on our own. This significantly improves the precision and accuracy of your examination and diagnosis.

CBCT SCANS

CBCT stands for cone-beam computed tomography, and includes the use of X-rays that diverge into a cone. The resulting images create a detailed, highly accurate 3D model of your teeth and oral structures, which allows for more precise examination, diagnoses, and planning for a wide variety of dental health concerns and treatment plans. As with single digital X-rays, CBCT scanning is convenient and safe for most patients of all ages.

CIRONA 3D FOR SLEEP APPLIANCES

Designing customized sleep appliances for patients who have sleep apnea requires highly precise and accurate diagnostic imaging. The advanced Cirona 3D imaging system allows us to capture highly detailed, digital X-ray images to create a 3D model of your mouth and oral structures. This allows us to create custom sleep appliances that fit comfortably and securely throughout the night, and that offer optimal results for treating your sleep apnea.

CEREC RESTORATIONS

CEREC, or chairside economical restoration of esthetic ceramics, is a system that allows us to design, create, and place highly lifelike porcelain restorations in just one day. Options such as porcelain veneers and dental crowns traditionally take weeks to craft, as the measurements are sent to a trusted dental lab where the restoration is created. By contrast, CEREC localizes the entire process, allowing us to complete every stage of your restoration in-house and during a single visit.

SOFT-TISSUE LASER

For maximum comfort, we often utilize a soft-tissue laser for procedures that involve trimming or reshaping your soft periodontal tissues (gums). That may include treatments such as cosmetic gum contouring and some forms of periodontal care, depending on your specific needs. By utilizing the specially calibrated laser instead of a traditional scalpel, we can significantly increase your comfort, minimize healing time, and enhance the results of your treatment.

MORE COMFORTABLE AND ADVANCED DENTISTRY

Our combination of advanced technology, customizable sedation, and more help make every visit more comfortable and convenient. To learn more, or to schedule a consultation with us, call Delightful Dental Care in Kansas City, MO, at 816-942-7669. We proudly serve patients and families who live in South Kansas City, Leawood, Overland Park, Johnson County, and all nearby communities.

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To learn more, get answers to questions, or schedule a consultation with us, call Delightful Dental Care in Kansas City, MO, at 816-942-7669.

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