Technology

Digital x-rays allow our dentists to detect and diagnose dental issues with greater precision and in less time. This technology benefits you by reducing your radiation exposure by up to 80 percent and aligns with our commitment to your whole-body health and wellness.

The digital sensor fits comfortably in your mouth, so you don’t have to bite down on a bulky, uncomfortable film clip. The sensor captures high-resolution images that enable our dentists to identify problems in their early stages, which is essential in natural dentistry. Early detection allows for timely treatment and minimizes the need for more invasive procedures.

Laser dentistry enables our dentists to perform a wide range of dental procedures with increased precision, minimal bleeding and discomfort, and faster healing times. The non-invasive nature of laser dentistry aligns perfectly with our holistic approach because it minimizes the need for more invasive treatment in many cases

We use laser dentistry for various procedures, including:

• Gum contouring and reshaping
• Periodontal disease treatment
• Teeth whitening
• Biopsies and lesion removal
• Frenectomies (tongue-tie release)

Laser dentistry allows us to provide more comfortable and efficient treatments that help reduce anxiety and promotes faster recovery.

Cone beam technology, or CBCT, produces highly detailed and accurate images of your teeth, jaw, and surrounding structures like sinuses and nerve pathways. Unlike traditional 2-D x-rays, CBCT provides a comprehensive, three-dimensional view, enabling our dentist to diagnose and plan treatments with great precision and accuracy.

Obtaining cone beam scans is non-invasive and comfortable because you simply stand in front of the machine as it rotates around your head. Uses for CBCT at our dental practice include:

• Planning dental implant placement
• Identifying the position of sinuses and nerves
• Assessing your jaw joint (TMJ) and airway
• Detecting impacted wisdom teeth

With CBCT, we can provide accurate, efficient treatment that prioritizes your overall health and well-being.

Regular digital x-rays focus on a single tooth or small area of your mouth. Panoramic x-rays provide a comprehensive view of the entire mouth, including all teeth, upper and lower jaws, and jaw joints (TMJs).

Our dentists use panoramic x-rays for diagnosis and treatment planning, including:

Evaluating the position of wisdom teeth

• Assessing jaw alignment
• Identifying impacted teeth, cysts, tumors
• Detecting and diagnosing dental abnormalities

Panoramic x-rays require less radiation than a full set of intraoral x-rays and are quicker and more comfortable for you. These extraoral (outside the mouth) images benefit patients who cannot tolerate intraoral x-rays, have a strong gag reflex, or have special needs.

VELscope is a high-tech oral cancer screening device that helps our dentists detect early signs of oral cancer and other abnormalities. Using this technology is fast and comfortable because we simply shine the blue light around in your mouth. Healthy tissues fluoresce green, while potentially cancerous tissue appears darker.

This technology allows our dentists to identify suspicious areas they can’t detect with a visual exam. Using VELscope supports our commitment to holistic dentistry and early detection and prioritizes your overall health and well-being.

This technology is a small, pen-shaped device equipped with a high-resolution camera at the tip. As our dentist moves it around in your mouth, the live images appear on your chairside monitor. Using intraoral cameras offer many benefits, including:

• Improved patient education — When you see what’s happening in your mouth, you can better understand your oral health and treatment options.
• Enhanced diagnostics — The high-resolution images captured enable us to identify potential issues that may be difficult to see with a routine visual exam.
• Streamlined communication — Seeing what our dentist sees makes it easier to discuss treatment plans and address concerns

Intraoral cameras empower you to take an active role in your oral health and make informed, confident decisions regarding your treatment. We also include your intraoral images in your dental records, making them easy to refer to in the future or send to insurance providers when necessary.

We use digital impressions at Eagle Dental Texas because they enhance the accuracy, comfort, and efficiency of our treatments. Most importantly to our patients, impressions taken with a digital scanner eliminate messy, gaggy traditional impression materials for a more comfortable experience.

Digital impressions capture highly precise 3-D images of your teeth and gums. The detailed images ensure better-fitting tooth restorations and appliances, such as crowns, bridges, mouthguards, and whitening trays. We can also easily share your digital impressions with dental labs and specialists to streamline the treatment planning and reduce overall treatment time.

At Eagle Dental Texas, we prioritize your comfort by providing TVs in our treatment rooms, providing a welcome distraction to help you relax and feel at ease during dental procedures.