Advanced Technologies We Utilize in Our Careful Diagnosis & Treatment Processes Include:
Dental Implants
Many people who are missing teeth struggle with uncomfortable dentures, bridges, and partial dentures. If you know what this feels like, dental implants could dramatically improve your quality of life. Teeth can be replaced with titanium “roots,” called implants, that look and feel completely natural. They are permanent and never come out, so you can eat whatever you want and floss between them just like natural teeth. Implants can also be used to secure and “snap in” dentures so they do not move. For top dentures, you can add implants and remove the part that covers your palate, allowing you to finally taste food like you used to! Dr. Bessonet has been through extensive training in the placement and restoration of implants and can help you achieve a more comfortable and attractive smile.
6 Month Clear Braces
Accelerated orthodontics use low force to move teeth more comfortably than traditional braces and in less time – typically in only six months! This is a terrific method for those who have crooked teeth but don’t want to wear regular braces for two to three years. Plus, the clear brackets and small wires of accelerated braces are more natural looking, so people will hardly notice that you’re wearing braces. What they will notice is your straight and more beautiful smile afterwards!
Invisalign®
Invisalign® uses strong plastic trays called Aligners® that are practically invisible, as well as removable and relatively comfortable. This method is very popular with adult patients who don’t have severely crooked teeth. Now you can get the straight smile of your dreams with this clear, comfortable, and removable option in orthodontic care!
Sedation Dentistry
We are trained, skilled and certified in sedation dentistry. We can offer you worry-free and more relaxing dental care than you’ve ever experienced with our sedation options. You can leave your visit with little memory of your treatment. Plus, sedation dentistry helps us treat you with fewer appointments and less time off work.
If you’ve avoided seeing a dentist for a long time because of dental anxieties, please call us today. More and more life-threatening illnesses are being linked to the presence of dental diseases. You’ll be glad you called, and we’ll be glad to take care of you!
Professional Teeth Whitening
In addition to giving you the benefit of a cleaner looking and more attractive smile, whiter teeth can also greatly enhance your confidence and self-esteem. As an added bonus, teeth whitening can lead to healthier teeth because when your teeth look better, you tend to take better care of them to keep them looking fabulous. Ask us about brightening your smile at your next visit.
Tooth-Colored Fillings
Composite fillings can be adhesively held in place or “bonded.” Because they can be bonded to teeth, composite fillings allow for more conservative preparations where less healthy tooth structure is removed. This often results in smaller fillings than that of amalgam (silver fillings), and they are more natural looking. The tooth-colored material is cured with a special light and the surface is shaped and polished to match the tooth, rendering the final restoration virtually undetectable to the eye.
Digital X-rays
Digital x-rays are faster than conventional x-rays, and they are comfortable for you. They also aid us to accurately diagnose your oral health needs. All with up to 90% less radiation exposure! With no chemical processing needed, digital technology helps us do our part to keep the environment safe, too.
Intraoral Camera
Using this camera, we can give you a “tour” of your mouth on a TV screen (which is really cool). We also use the camera to guide you through your diagnosis and treatment options. We want you to feel informed at every step of the way, so you can make smart choices for your oral health and smile.
Diagnodent
Since identifying and filling cavities is one of the most important things we do for patients, we use Diagnodent technology. This low intensity laser detects decay more precisely and sooner than less accurate methods of the past. In addition to helping prevent the spread of decay, Diagnodent’s ability to catch decay early means that the fillings required are often simpler. This allows us to use minimally invasive filling procedures and preserve more natural tooth.
Isolite System
Happy patients spend less time in the chair with greater comfort, so we use the Isolite System. This system has a soft and flexible mouthpiece to shield your tongue and cheek during procedures. It has a light to illuminate your mouth from the inside, so treatments are shadowless and more efficient. AND it has a place for you to rest your jaw. It also eliminates the need for cotton rolls and rinse breaks. All because your comfort is paramount, and we know you’ll especially appreciate the faster treatment times.
Cosmetic Dentures
Dr. Bessonet uses only the best materials to fabricate dentures. While fabrication of your new teeth will take three to four appointments, you will understand when you receive them that the time put into your new smile was well worth it! With modern and improved methods, your dentures can look just like natural teeth.
Drug-Free Headache Prevention
If you suffer from migraine or tension-related headache pain, Dr. Bessonet has something to share with you. It’s an innovation in headache prevention that stops your pain at its source – without drugs – so you can find the relief you’re seeking. This FDA approved treatment is a small and simple device worn on your front teeth while you sleep. It helps prevent intense clenching, enabling the muscles in your jaw and head to relax. It has relieved symptoms in the majority of those who have tried it, and you could be next! Call us if you’d like these benefits in your life. For more info, see: www.HeadachePrevention.com
TVs in Treatment Rooms
We think you’ll really like the option to watch TV during your dental visit. Come in and see how you can relax while receiving the treatment you need. You may even forget you’re at the dentist.