Oral Health Technology
The oral-health technology that helps us deliver the best care we can.
Minor Gum Surgery
Gingival contouring, or gingivoplasty, can be used to improve the look of large gums, uneven gum lines and sometime small teeth, creating a more youthful appearance. At Alpine Dental we use the Odyssey laser which uses a concentrated light to very precisely remove excess gum tissue. Dr. Brescia can also use the soft tissue laser for minor periodontal surgery such as crown lengthening or gingivectomies.
Canker Sores
Apthous ulcers, commonly called canker sores, can also be treated with a laser. Canker sores are small, shallow ulcers in the mouth. Anyone who has had one will attest they can be extremely uncomfortable, often making speaking and eating painful.
With laser treatment, most patients report a reduction in pain and quicker healing when compared to the use of pharmaceutical products. Treatment is quick, completely painless with no numbing necessary, inexpensive and effective.
Digital x-Rays
Our digital radiography system provides excellent images with less radiation than conventional x-rays. These images are instantly displayed on a computer monitor for our patients to see. Patients are always surprised to learn that even with a “full mouth series” (usually 14–18 films), x-rays provide less radiation than what a person receives in a month from natural environmental sources (commonly called background exposure). In addition, as there is no need to develop the x-rays, the need to dispose of harmful wastes like lead and other chemicals into the environment is eliminated.