advanced dental care in Pleasanton, CA
Providing patient excellence in Alameda County
At Live & Smile Dental & Orthodontics, we harness the power of cutting-edge technology to enhance your dental care experience. Our state-of-the-art equipment allows for more accurate diagnoses, efficient treatments, and a higher level of personalized care. From advanced imaging systems to the latest in patient comfort advancements, we invest in technology that makes a real difference in your treatment outcomes and comfort. Read on to discover the innovative technologies that set our practice apart and how they contribute to the exceptional care we provide.
Images taken with Cone Beam CT are rapidly becoming the standard of care. With a single 14-second scan, the Galileos can provide our dentists with high-resolution 3-dimensional images for more precise diagnosis and treatment planning. Benefits of Cone Beam Imaging include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Higher level of predictability of planning and placement of dental implants
- Precise location of infection and their treatment
- Useful information for wisdom teeth extractions and root canal treatment
- Valuable information in orthodontic case planning
- Evaluation of TMJ treatment
- Airway assessment for effective treatment of snoring and sleep apnea
- Seamless integration with Cerec CAD CAM system for precise fabrication of implants, crowns, and bridges
CEREC ONE-VISIT DENTISTRY
Using the CEREC one-visit dentistry system, our dentists can now design dental restorations that mimic the look and feel of a natural tooth using state-of-the-art materials. This technology uses a specialized digital camera to capture images of prepared teeth with precise accuracy. Then the doctors design the restorations in the computer and send the information to the on-site milling unit. The metal-free ceramic restorations can usually be fabricated and delivered on the same day. Our office is pleased to offer this amazing technology to provide beautiful, strong, and predictable restorations to our patients in a timely and cost-effective way.
Digital X-Rays
At Live & Smile Dental & Orthodontics, we prioritize the integration of advanced dental technology with the latest treatment techniques to ensure our patients receive the safest and most convenient care. Our commitment to your well-being is why we’ve invested in advanced digital X-ray technology, offering a suite of imaging options that not only save time and deliver clearer photos but also minimize radiation exposure compared to traditional methods. We’re dedicated to making your dental visits as comfortable as possible and welcome any questions you have about our digital X-ray technology at your next appointment.
Intraoral Camera
You know the importance of prevention when it comes to your dental health, and we’re always looking for new, improved ways to help you achieve a healthy smile for life. While X-rays provide valuable information, they don’t give a complete view of everything that is going on inside your mouth. With the use of an intraoral camera, we can see every aspect of your teeth and mouth with incredible detail, uncovering cracked teeth, plaque deposits, cavities next to fillings, and excessive wear. When we can discover oral problems early on, your treatment is much less invasive and much more cost-effective.
Our intraoral camera is small, about the size of the mirror we use during your regular hygiene appointments. You probably wouldn’t even notice we’re using it, except that with the intraoral camera, you have the opportunity to see everything we see on a monitor. This is a great tool to help you become more informed about your dental health, as it gives you a clear understanding of your teeth’s condition, and it allows you to make a more informed decision regarding your treatment options.
Digital Impressions
No more goop, gagging, or discomfort. Using the latest in digital technology, our office can take a highly accurate digital impression of your teeth. The new technology ensures a more accurate impression from the start, resulting in improved treatment and a more comfortable patient experience. Digital impressions give you the ability to see your teeth instantly in 3D, improving communication during the consultation and treatment process.
Our digital impression scanner captures the structure of the teeth and gums using the latest optical technology. The scanner is a compact, hand-held wand. Once the scanning process begins, it can be stopped and started as many times as necessary.
Your mouth is scanned with a radiation-free laser, and in as little as two to three minutes, it renders a digitally perfect, 3D impression of your teeth and soft tissue structures. Through digital software, you’ll then be able to follow the progress of the scans, including a three-dimensional model of your teeth on our computer screen. Digital impressions can be used for any restorative treatment, including crowns, veneers, inlays/onlays, bridges, implants, and orthodontic treatments, including Invisalign®.
For more information about the technology we use or to schedule an appointment, call us at (925) 828-5500 or visit our contact page.
