We're making Hunt County more beautiful - one smile at a time!

• Laser Dentistry
• Anxiety Reduction Program
• Micro-Abrasion Dentistry
• Low Dose X-Ray
• Color Imaging Camera
• Sealants

Laser Dentistry

What it means for the patient

Because the laser is very precise, it allows us to treat gum disease earlier than ever before with little or no bleeding.

Will it hurt?

What many patients appreciate most about laser dentistry is comfort! The laser greatly reduces the need for anesthetics. Post-operative pain medication is reduced or eliminated.

Is it safe?

Yes! Lasers like the one in our office have safely performed millions of procedures. Laser dentistry is also supported by hundreds of university studies. Our laser is so precise, it only removes a few cell layers at a time.

Is every patient treated with the laser?

Though it is a wonderful instrument, the laser is not appropriate for all procedures. It is frequently used in conjunction with conventional instruments.

Anxiety Reduction Program

At Longbranch Dental we solve the problem of stress during dental procedures in a variety of ways, each uniquely tailored to the individual patient.
We use the following options to manage patient anxiety:

• Nitrous Oxide
• Topical Anesthetics
• Electronic Anesthesia
• Warm Anesthetics
• Tranquilizers (if necessary)
• IV Sedation
• Virtual Reality Glasses

Micro-Abrasion Dentistry

New dental technology has developed something many patients and their dentists have been wanting — the ability to remove decay from teeth without drilling and, usually, without anesthesia. Air abrasion works by delivering a tiny stream of particles through a nozzle using air pressure.

Patients love it!

Many patients, especially children, can now have cavities treated faster, easier, and more painlessly than ever before. Fillings are smaller than with conventional methods, making future fractures less likely.

Low Dose X-Ray

Longbranch Dental uses special low dose x-rays. This imaging system uses 90% less radiation than standard dental office x-rays.

These x-rays can be stored digitally on our computer for reference and future electronic filing with insurance companies.

Color Imaging Camera

(Intra-Oral Camera) This technique provides the patient - you! - with a close-up view of your teeth, enabling you to see exactly what dental problems need correcting.

Sealants

Sealants help prevent tooth decay (dental caries), the most common dental disease among children. Your dentist can help prevent or reduce the incidence of decay by applying them to your child’s teeth.

A sealant is a clear plastic material that, when applied to the chewing surfaces of a tooth, bonds into the grooves of the tooth to act as a barrier protecting the enamel from plaque and acids. It is applied to the back teeth (premolars and molars) where decay occurs most often.

Sealants are most effective for children age 6 and older.

         

Chewing surface before sealant is applied and after surface is protected with a sealant.