Dental Technology
At Anderson Family Dental, our office is equipped with the latest in advanced dental technology so that you can enjoy comfortable treatments, increased safety, excellent diagnostics, and superior outcomes. Continuing reading to learn more or ask about our cool tech (yes, we geek out about it sometimes!) at your next visit.
Digital Impressions
NO MORE HANDHELD IMPRESSIONS
Traditionally, dentists took imprints of your teeth using a goopy material that was choky and uncomfortable. At Anderson Family Dental, we want to give our patients the best dental experience possible, so we have tossed the goopy material in favor of digital impressions.
With digital impressions, we rely on a small digital sensor to take comfortable impressions of your oral structure. It is safe, easy, and comfortable.
CEREC Same-Day Crowns
ABOUT CEREC TECHNOLOGY
We offer CEREC technology in our Winter Park dental office. CEREC stands for "Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics". Or in other words: an efficient and effective in-office "dental mill" that allows our team to design and create a dental crown in just a matter of minutes.
Typically, patients wait a week or two to receive their crown from an off-site dental lab after goopy impressions are taken in the dental office. With CEREC tech, our dentists rely on the precision and speed of digital impressions in order to create a permanent crown right here in our own onsite lab while you wait.
BENEFITS OF CEREC SAME-DAY CROWNS
Utilizing the CEREC milling system, patients can enjoy the same strength and permanence of traditional dental crowns without the inconvenience and added expense of multiple office visits and temporary crowns. Additionally, because CEREC crowns are not made with a metal core, CEREC crowns offer a more natural appearance than some alternatives.
Not all cases are suitable for same-day crowns. To learn if same-day crowns are the right treatment option for you, please consult with the dentist at your next visit.
Digital X-Rays
SAFE FOR PEOPLE
Digital x-rays produce clear and resizable images for your dentist, which aids in diagnostics. For you, this technology means a safer radiograph.
Today's digital x-rays emit far less radiation; no more than if you took a ten-minute stroll on a sunny day.
BETTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
Traditional digital x-rays used in dentistry require harsh chemicals and additional artificial resources for production and viewing that have a negative environmental impact. At Anderson Family Dental, we are committed to eco-friendly, green practices, digital radiography allows us to keep that commitment. Advancements in dental technology with digital x-rays allow our dentists to eliminate unnecessary waste and resources while reducing our environmental impact.
Just one more reason to feel good about your next dental appointment.
3D Cone Beam (CBCT)
INNOVATIVE DIGITAL IMAGING
3D Cone Beam or CBCT machines are an innovative technology that allows your Winter Park dentist to look at your oral structure in a three-dimensional view. Relying on the benefits of digital imaging, CBCT technology offers a safer radiograph compared with traditional x-rays.
A CLEAR VIEW FOR PRECISE TREATMENT
This technology produces superior images that are resizable for superior diagnostics and treatment planning. With 3-D cone beam imaging, Dr. Anderson can arrange complex procedures, including dental implant therapy, bone grafting, root canals, and more. He can also diagnose nonspecific issues that cause pain or other oral health problems.
Rayface 3D Facial Scanner
SAFE FOR PEOPLE
The RAYface facial scanner is a big step forward for modern dentistry. With a very quick half-second scan of your face, we can create a digital version of your you (an avatar) that can be combined with other digital scans of your teeth to generate an accurate picture of where we are today and what could-be tomorrow. This technology is utilized in many procedures including dental implants, where you can see on screen what you would look like when your dental implants are completed.
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Lightwalker® Laser
MODERN, PAIN-FREE TREATMENT
The Lightwalker® laser is an award-winning minimally invasive laser that is great for patients who have dental anxiety due to it being a quiet, no-contact tool, unlike traditional tools. The laser also is virtually pain-free, with many patients reporting little to no pain, making it great for children also.
FOR DENTAL AND AESTHETICS
The Lighwalker® laser can be used on several dental procedures such as cavities, root canal therapy, periodontics, and much more. It also has the versatility of being used for aesthetic treatments such as Smoothlase and Erbium Laser Peels.
Electric Handpieces
Electric hand pieces equal a quieter and less jarring dental experience for you.
STAY RELAXED
This technology means quiet dental tools that allow you to relax during treatment. Electric hand pieces are as precise as they are quiet, which means you can listen to music, snuggle with one of our blankets and neck pillows, and relax during your dental appointment.
Intraoral Cameras
ON-SCREEN IMAGES OF YOUR MOUTH
Intraoral cameras allow you to see images from inside your mouth. Your dentist in Winter Park uses a small ink-pen sized camera to take these pictures, and he can show them to you on a chairside monitor.
This allows you to make informed decisions about your oral health, and it allows your dentist to better explain why he recommends specific treatment options or procedures for your oral care.
SprintRay 3D Printer
CUTTING EDGE CAPABILITY
The SprintRay® Printer can quickly and efficiently make ceramic dental crowns and flexible mouth guards in-office without the need for another appointment.
Sedation Dentistry
At Anderson Family Dental, your comfort is our priority, and we never want anxiety to keep you from seeing the dentist, which is why we offer both nitrous oxide and oral sedation.
NITROUS OXIDE
Nitrous oxide is a relaxation gas that's administered through a nasal mask. The effects wear off within minutes of when the mask is removed.
ORAL SEDATION
Oral sedation is a pill you take approximately one hour before treatment. You will be conscious and able to follow instructions from your dentist but may not recall your procedure. With this option, you will need transportation to and from our dental office.
