A healthy smile will be cheaper due to technological progress, which is expected to enhance and extend access to dental care eventually. This will make it possible to provide treatment on the same day it is needed, translating to fewer office visits.
Traditional radiographs are being phased out and being replaced by computerized X-rays. Dentists have shown a greater interest in using digital X-rays, even though these imaging tools have been available for some years.
Another advancement in dentistry is the diode laser, a method that is more advanced than other options for detecting dental decay. The dentist then has the option of either monitoring the tooth and comparing the levels at the subsequent appointment or advising that the cavity be removed, and the tooth filled to restore its health.
New Advancements Allow for Better Bonding And Filling Materials
With advances in bonding material and bonding processes, it is now possible to repair a chipped tooth and have it seemed more natural than it would have in the past.
The bonding substance of today is resin (plastic), which is more lustrous and durable than the substance previously used.
Bonding and repairing a tooth with resin is often done by dentists using resin. The bonding material may be more easily blended into a patient's teeth since they have more options in color.
Many dentists have also given up amalgam fillings in favor of "tooth-colored" composite or porcelain fillings, which seem more like natural teeth.
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Location
1739 NE 122nd Ave Portland, OR 97230-1914
Hours
Mondays & Tuesdays: 7 AM - 3 PM Wednesdays & Thursdays: 8 AM - 5 PM Fridays: Closed