Best Technology in Carthage
Technology has made a big difference for patient comfort.
Dental Cone Beam CT
Digital x-ray technology has continued to expand and improve the precise diagnosis of different dental related problems. Carthage Family Dental has a Cone Beam Computed Tomography unit. CBCT scans are the latest and greatest technology available in digital imaging for dental patients.
The CBCT scan is used to obtain a 3-dimensional view of your upper teeth, lower teeth, sinuses and jaw bone. The Cone Beam x-ray can be used to diagnose the following:
Locating the origin of dental pain
TMJ disorders
Surgical planning for removal of wisdom teeth
Accurate placement of dental implants
Evaluation of the jaw, sinuses, nerve canals and nasal cavity
This 3-dimensional view is better than the traditional 2-dimensional x-ray to provide a better and more accurate diagnosis for your dental problems.
Digital Impressions | ITERO Scanner
No more messy and goopy impressions!
No more fear of impression material going down your throat!
Gagging is minimized or completely eliminated!
Advanced technology can produce the best dental treatment results. , and the Carthage Family Dental team are excited to have this digital iTero technology available for our patients. The digital iTero scanner can be used for Invisalign, dental bridges, veneers, crowns, and onlays.
The iTero scanner will enhance your comfort. In addition to your comfort, it provides greater accuracy and superior results for exceptional and long-lasting dentistry.
3D Printing for Customized Dental Solutions
We use advanced 3D printing technology to produce highly accurate, custom dental restorations—such as crowns, bridges, dentures, surgical guides, and orthodontic appliances. This innovative process allows us to design and create restorations with exceptional precision and detail, reducing wait times and improving overall comfort. Because everything is digitally crafted, you benefit from a more predictable fit, fewer adjustments, and a seamless treatment experience. With 3D printing, we elevate both the quality and efficiency of your care, ensuring strong, natural-looking results tailored to your smile.
Digital X-rays
Dental x-rays have been a valuable diagnostic tool in dentistry for many years. New technology provides us the opportunity to use digital x-rays.
A digital x-ray is exceptional and delivers advanced imaging possibilities that allows for a precise image of your teeth and gums. Digital x-rays take less time and you are exposed to less radiation.
For those who have trouble with gag reflex, there is even a way to capture an image of the teeth without having to put a sensor or x-ray film in your mouth.
Digital x-rays will help us to obtain necessary information about your dental health in a quicker and more comfortable way.
Magnifiers | Dental Loupes
Have you ever looked up at your dentist, hygienist or assistant and noticed they are wearing some very strange looking glasses?
Those glasses are called Dental Loupes. It is a special magnifying lens to let , , our hygienists and clinical assistants see finer details when they are performing examinations and dental procedures. Some loupes have special attachments such as lights and filters.
At Carthage Family Dental we want to provide you with the best dentistry possible. Dr. Kirk have worn dental loupes for years as well as our hygienists and clinical assistants.
While you may think the dental loupes make them look a bit like a spelunker, they are essential in providing you exceptional and long-lasting dentistry.