Dental care is constantly evolving with the creation of new technology. From days past when dentists pulled any teeth that were bothersome, patients today have many options to address oral issues while maintaining their smiles. Below, J. Bryson McBratney, D.D.S. in Anchorage, AK, shares a few newer dental solutions that you may want to take advantage of.

3 Newer Technologies That Are Changing Dental Care

Lasers 

Today, dentists’ offices use lasers for a plethora of procedures. Lasers can be used to create fillings that are painless and don’t require anesthetic. You may also experience lasers used in teeth cleanings, to aid in gum surgery, or to remove ulcers and canker sores. 

Cerec

Getting crowns can be a long process from taking a tooth mold and waiting a week or more for the crown to be made. Today, this routine dental care procedure is much easier thanks to Cerec. This instrument allows dentists to create and place crowns in just one appointment. This removes the wait time and speeds up the process, allowing you to get in and out of the office and back to life with a new crown that matches your natural tooth enamel.

Digital X-Rays

X-rays provide dentists with the opportunity to easily spot oral problems. Today’s digital technology reduces the patient's exposure to radiation and it’s also much faster because there are no negatives to process. The image quality is much better than past X-rays used in dental care, and they are easy to enlarge and enhance to get a better view of potential issues.

Dental technology has improved immensely in the last decade. There will continue to be updates that further speed up dental care procedures and recovery while cutting down costs and time in the dentist's office. If you need a checkup and want to try out some of these new technologies, try J. Bryson McBratney, D.D.S. by calling (907) 562-3323. Visit the website to learn more about the latest innovations in dental care and to gain information on their helpful team and patient resources.