State of the Art Diagnostics
Digital X-Rays
The team at Future of Dentistry loves staying abreast of technology and current dental techniques in order to give you and your family amazing smiles!
We are proud to offer digital x-ray technology, a major improvement in dental imaging. This technique allows for much less exposure to x-ray radiation. It is also reusable and environmentally friendly, with no paper waste, no lead film inserts, and no chemicals.
Panoramic X-Rays
We also use digital panoramic x-rays, as well as state-of-the-art Cone Beam Computer Tomography 3D Scan (CBCT) when it is imperative to evaluate a combination of dental elements. With these scanning x-rays, we gain detailed, 3-dimensional views of your entire mouth and surrounding structures.
Most importantly, a broad view of your jaw, sinus, nasal area, and temporomandibular (jaw) joint are exposed in this thorough digital x-ray. This helps us detect impacted teeth, bone abnormalities, tumors, cysts, and missing teeth. It is also a crucial tool in dental implant case planning and design.
Benefits Of Digital X-Rays
- High-definition digital x-rays enable us to see in the depths of your teeth and bones with extremely high clarity. These minute details are invisible to the naked eye.
- Using digital x-rays, we can catch small dental problems such as initial decay before they progress.
- Best of all, you can view your digital x-rays with us, because they are visible on the computer screen!
Intra-Oral CameraÂ
Your smile is one of the first things people notice, so it’s natural that it plays a big part in your self-confidence.
Have you ever wondered what your dentist sees during an exam? At Future of Dentistry in North Andover, we use advanced intraoral camera technology to provide you with a clear, close-up view of your teeth – so you can see exactly what we see!
This innovative tool helps us detect oral health issues with precision, including tooth decay, broken fillings, chipped teeth, plaque buildup, gum disease, and more. With a better understanding of your dental health, you can feel confident as you take the right steps towards a healthier smile.
Intra-Oral Camera Features
The intra-oral photos are also very important for our dental records and for insurance purposes. Intraoral and smile series photos allow you to be an active partner in your dental treatment and give you the opportunity to make treatment decisions with confidence when you have a clear understanding of your dental needs.
Are you ready to experience the clarity and precision of our intraoral camera technology at Future of Dentistry? Schedule your appointment in North Andover today, and get a firsthand look at your own dental health!
Blood Screening TestsÂ
Our understanding of the link between oral and systemic health is being strengthened each day by new research. Dentists today can do far more than provide beautiful smiles; they can also help their patients live longer and healthier lives.
At Future of Dentistry, we are committed to continued growth and learning. We employ cutting-edge technology that makes diagnosis and treatment easier for our patients.
VELscope® Screening System
At Future of Dentistry in North Andover, your health and well-being are always our top priorities. This is why we use advanced dental technologies to ensure you receive the most comprehensive care possible.
One of the innovative tools we’re proud to offer is the VELscope® Screening System, a leading oral health device designed to detect early signs of abnormalities, including oral cancer.
This non-invasive VELscope technology enables us to see issues beneath the surface of your mouth that might not be visible during a standard examination, allowing us to prioritize early detection and timely treatment.
Contact us today to learn more about how we use the VELscope Screening System to enhance the health of our North Andover patients and community!
LANAP® Laser Gum Surgery
At Future of Dentistry in North Andover, we’re pleased to provide LANAP laser gum surgery, a leading-edge, minimally invasive solution for treating gum disease.
This advanced procedure utilizes precise laser technology to effectively target and eliminate harmful bacteria while encouraging the natural regeneration and healing of gum tissue. Compared to traditional gum surgery, LANAP® offers a range of benefits, including faster recovery, less discomfort, and minimal bleeding, making it a comfortable choice for improving gum health.
If you’re interested in a gentle yet effective approach to enhancing your gum health, we invite you to explore the benefits of LANAP laser gum surgery at our North Andover office. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and take the next step toward a healthier, brighter smile!
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Laser Cavity Detection
The detection of cavities (tooth decay) can be an inexact and often subjective science. To accurately detect cavities in the earliest stages, the dentists at Future of Dentistry use the DIAGNOdent Laser Cavity Detection – an amazing breakthrough in cavity detection.
Recently FDA-approved and with more than 90 percent accuracy, the DIAGNOdent fluorescent laser technology enables our dentists to instantly and accurately find decay, often without the need for added X-rays.
Laser-assisted Cavity Detection
Laser-assisted cavity detection is a crucial aid for a more thorough oral exam for you and your family. With this advanced technology, we can locate cavities and decay underneath the tooth’s surface.
The modern laser technology penetrates approximately 2 millimeters inside the tooth’s surface, where decay initially breeds. Some X-rays cannot even discover cavities or decay at their early stages with this much precision!
Benefits of DIAGNOdent Technology
- Perhaps the most attractive feature for patients is that DIAGNOdent does not require jabbing a pick into the tooth.
- Detecting decay in its early phases, we can more accurately assess and plan the treatment needed to clean the decay and preserve a greater amount of your tooth.
Early cavities can be found, cleaned, and sealed before requiring fillings. - We recommend scheduling an appointment so we can accurately assess your oral health using DIAGNOdent technology! Laser cavity detection is key for early detection.
3Shape Digital Scanner
At Future of Dentistry in North Andover, we’re proud to offer you the exceptional precision of our 3Shape Digital Scanner, a cutting-edge intraoral tool designed to enhance your dental care experience. This state-of-the-art scanner captures remarkably accurate, full-color 3D images of your teeth, giving both you and our team a clear, immediate view of your dental health.
With this advanced technology, we can display your detailed 3D impression on-screen moments after the scan, supporting better communication about your treatment options. This digital approach also eliminates the need for traditional impression materials, ensuring a cleaner, more comfortable experience.
Ready to explore the benefits of advanced dental technology? Contact us today to learn how the 3Shape Scanner can make a difference in your dental journey at Future of Dentistry, North Andover!