There’s no doubt that technology is rapidly advancing, and it’s changing the way we do everything, from learning a new language to choosing your next brunch spot. Advances in dental technology are also greatly improving the level of care your dentist in Waco can offer. You want a dental team that takes advantage of modern, state-of-the-art equipment to provide more comfortable care. Patients of the Dental Station of Waco benefit from laser dentistry and digital impressions — tools that just aren’t available at other dental offices in our area. Keep reading to learn more about each, then schedule an appointment with Dr. Winarick today!
How We Use Lasers in Dentistry
You know about lightsabers and laser pointers, but did you know that lasers are also highly useful in dentistry? Using Solea®, the world’s first computer-aided, CO2 laser system, your Waco dentist can treat hard and soft oral tissue more precisely (and with less discomfort!) than ever before. The laser is so efficient that it may eliminate the need for local anesthesia altogether — meaning you don’t have to get any shots or leave the dentist’s with a jaw that’s numb for hours after your procedure.
Dr. Wendy Winarick commonly uses laser dentistry for treating infected gums in periodontal therapy. Laser gum disease treatment actually sanitizes as it cleans, speeding up healing even more. Early cavities can be treated on the same day as we detect them with the laser. The Solea laser is also useful in reshaping tooth enamel before a new restoration or to replace an old one.
Numerous Benefits of Digital Dentistry
Remember the days when you wrote a check for your groceries, or drove to the bank to make a deposit? That era is long gone — and with it went traditional X-rays and bite-down impressions. We’re happy with the change! Digital dentistry allows us to provide faster, more efficient care, it’s more environmentally friendly, and it also reduces the amount of physical space we have to dedicate to storage in our office.
Digital impressions are also far more comfortable for you! If you have ever had restorative dentistry or undergone orthodontic treatment, you remember what it is like to bite down on that cold wet cement for minutes, the stuff your dentist uses to create a 3D model of your mouth. But thanks to the Carestream CS 3600, we can easily capture a comprehensive image of your mouth, which Dr. Winarick will then use to put together a treatment plan for a restoration that looks, fits, and feels just like it should.
You Can Benefit From Modern Dental Care!
As you search for a dentist in Waco, take the time to make sure the practice offers the most up-to-date dental care currently available. There’s only one in Waco that has the Solea laser and Carestream CS 3600! Dr. Wendy Winarick and her team are committed to offering the most modern dentistry. Schedule an appointment with your dentist in Waco today!