Technology – Using the latest in technology is another way to show we care. We know that as we invest in technology, it delivers a better overall experience for you. Technology means better diagnosis, faster, more gentle treatments, and better recovery. Some of our technologies include: digital x-rays, CAT scan, single tooth anesthesia, intra-oral cameras and same-day Crowns. (get laymen descriptions and pics for these things)

 

The Wand

Our patients routinely comment on how painless and gentle their treatments. This is in no small part due to “The Wand” painless injection system. In most cases the pain associated with injections comes from the flow of the anesthetic into the body, as opposed to the insertion of the needle itself. The Wand is a computer-controlled anesthetic distribution system that is designed to prevent any pain at all. It evenly flows into the system so that only the exact part of the mouth being treated is numbed, and it does it with such accuracy that it is in fact painless.

 

Zoom

Roberts Cosmetic & Family Dental has several teeth whitening methods available including Zoom!®, a one-hour in-office bleaching treatment. This method of teeth whitening requires a short preparation period where your mouth and gums will be covered. The Zoom!® bleaching solution is applied and the special Zoom!® lamp is shined onto the teeth. This process is done in three 15 minute sessions. You can have teeth several shades lighter in about an hour.
Many teeth whitening methods cause your gums to feel irritable and sore. With the Zoom!® whitening method, irritation is minimal but the results are significant. Research has shown that Zoom!® teeth whitening system can whiten teeth up to 8 shades lighter when used in conjunction with the high intensity Zoom!® light. Getting your smile that much whiter in less than an hour with little irritation, makes Zoom!® a great choice for brightening your teeth.
Zoom!® is only one of the teeth whitening methods available at Roberts Cosmetic and Family dental. He also offers home bleaching, laser bleaching and other cosmetic dentistry procedures like dental bonding or porcelain veneers. You can schedule a free consultation to learn more about Zoom! ® and other teeth whitening procedures so you can have the bright smile you’ve always wanted. Call Roberts Cosmetic and Family Dental for a consultation today.

 

Digital Xrays:

 

Dental x-rays are essential, preventative, diagnostic tools that provide valuable information not visible during a regular dental exam.

Digital x-rays are the standard in Robert’s Family dental practice. They allow the doctors to get a much better view of your teeth and any potential dental conditions. They use the digital imaging software to obtain a number of different views of your teeth to gain the best understanding of your situation and develop the most appropriate course of management.

 

Panorex Digital Xrays:

 

If you’ve had dental X-rays, you know how beneficial they can be in finding cavities. But what about dental problems not pertaining to your teeth? Now there’s a dental X-ray that can help your dentist see other areas of your mouth. Much like a panoramic picture, the Panorex X-ray provides a full view of the scenery — in this case, your entire oral cavity!

The Panorex X-ray is a single picture of all your teeth and surrounding bones. Sometimes referred to as a full mouth X-ray, the Panorex provides a two-dimensional panoramic view of your mouth. The resulting X-ray includes more than just a couple of teeth at a time — and is an excellent alternative to the tiny pictures your dentist has to piece together to see a complete set of your teeth. What this means to you as a patient is that there is greatly improved information for the doctor and can see much more than with traditional Xrays, thus allowing better diagnosis and treatment to you as the patient.

The Panorex X-ray also exposes parts of your jaw that can’t be seen with traditional dental X-rays. With a Panorex single FMX, your dentist can view:

• Orthodontic assessments

• Diagnosis of wisdom teeth impaction

• Diagnosis of advanced periodontal disease

• Assess the TMJ, or jaw joint

• Detecting oral cancer

If you haven’t had a Panorex X-ray yet, you should know it’s nothing like you’ve experienced before. While you’ll still wear a lead apron to protect yourself from radiation, you’ll stand in the center of the machine. The camera rotates in a half circle around your head, staring at one side of the jaw and ending at another. For a clear picture, you’ll need to remain still; don’t worry — it only takes a few seconds for the process to complete.

 

E4D 3D teeth restoration technology

 

E4D® Same Day Dentistry
Our practice has invested in E4D® Technology to provide our patients with Same Day Restorations
No more messy impression materials or hassle with annoying temporaries! E4D Technology offers our patients the opportunity to have a beautiful restoration designed, fabricated and delivered in a single appointment! Here’s how:
Using, E4D Technology, Dr. Roberts and Dr. Cumberbatch are able to take a photo scan of your tooth with a special laser camera that safely captures the anatomy of the prepared tooth and renders it as a 3-dimensional image.

Dr. Roberts or Dr Cumberbatch then customizes your crown, inlay or onlay using your digital “impression” and 3D imaging software while you relax with a magazine or music headphones.

After the doctor approves the final design, the E4D milling system employs CAD/CAM technology to shape your restoration from a high-strength, metal-free ceramic or composite block in a shade to match your smile. This eliminates the repeat visit after sending the impression off to a lab, as this is now able to be done right at Roberts Family Dental Office, while you are in the chair!

Once seated in place, your restoration is complete – no second visit required!

Do you think you might be a candidate for E4D Same Day Dentistry?

Contact Us to learn more about this revolutionary approach to restorative treatment!

Restore and enhance your teeth with the latest technology.

How would you like to have healthy, beautiful and natural-looking teeth that last? This is now possible all with a single visit using E4D technology available in Roberts Family Dental office.

 

DIAGNOdent

 

DIAGNOdent is an advanced laser technology that helps us find tooth decay. We use it along with visual examination, dental explorers, and x-rays.

Visual examination and dental explorers are often useful for finding decay on the surfaces of teeth. We may also use x-rays to help us find advanced decay and decay between teeth. We add DIAGNOdent to help us locate decay that’s hidden inside the tooth where visual examination, explorers, and x-rays can’t find it.

How does DIAGNOdent work? The tip of the DIAGNOdent hand piece scans your teeth with harmless pulses of laser light. When the laser reaches decay under the surface of the tooth, the decay emits a fluorescent light. This fluorescent light bounces back to the sensor, and is translated into an audible signal and a digital readout. In general, the higher the number, the greater the amount of decay in the tooth.

With DIAGNOdent, we can more accurately and reliably find decay in its earliest stages, before it causes more widespread damage. This early detection enables us to provide treatment before your tooth is at risk of more extensive and expensive treatment. Your restorations will be smaller and less costly, and you’ll be able to retain more of your own natural, healthy tooth.