High Tech Dental Services
Dr. Nguyen uses the latest dental technology with her patients, which serve to minimize patient discomfort and also the amount of time needed for in-office treatments.
Dental lasers, the Painless Alternative
Dr. Nguyen has the latest patented-laser energized water technology, the Waterlase YSGG. This device can perform most hard-tissue procedures, from small cavity preparations to bony crown lengthening, without anesthesia in most cases. It is also proven effective in root canal therapy and bone-related oral surgery. The laser can also perform dozens of soft-tissue procedures including frenectomy, gingivectomy, lesion removals for biopsy and other periodontal therapy. Most procedures are performed without drills or shots. This breakthrough technology improves your long-term health and your overall perception of the dentistry.
Because it does not cause heat or vibration in the mouth, laser dentistry may ease the pain and anxiety of patients who fear the vibration and high-pitched whine of traditional drills. In contrast, the laser makes a gentle "tapping" noise. Unlike traditional dentistry, laser dentistry uses a cool-water spray to cut teeth without generating heat. Conventional drills and lasers can overheat teeth during procedures, inducing discomfort and irreversibly damaging the soft tissue or pulp underneath. How does laser dentistry work?
- The Waterlase® system uses laser-energized water to cut teeth.
- The Waterlase® emits a laser beam that energizes a highly precise spray of air and water.
- Water droplets absorb the laser energy and become laser-energized water particles that, when directed at the tooth, rapidly remove enamel, dentin and decay/caries.
 
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Laser Cavity Detector - DIAGNOdent
More and more patients place value on healthy and attractive teeth. In order to maintain them, the earliest possible care is essential. Dr. Nguyen uses DIAGNOdent, which aids in the detections of caries. Even very small lesions are detected at the earliest stage, enabling you to protect and preserve the tooth substance.
Digital Radiography (X-ray)
It is now possible to take dental x-rays exposing the patient to as little as one-tenth the amount of radiation of older, conventional x-rays. Our office uses the latest digital x-ray equipment that doesn't use film and doesn't need chemicals for development.
Sensors instead of film are placed in the patient's mouth. These sensors are smaller than the holder for conventional x-ray film. After exposure, the image appears on a computer screen in just seconds. The resultant digital pictures are as clear as conventional film x-rays. They also provide a lot of information that was not available before.
Instead of holding up small films that are hard to see, Dr. Nguyen and the patient can look at the images on a computer screen together. The image taken can be enhanced and enlarged many times its actual size.
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