New dental technology and hi-tech diagnostic tools are changing the way that modern dentists operate. Here are some of the ways that our Doctors are taking dentistry into the new millennium at Tall Pines Dental Centre.

• Intraoral Camera - with the marvelous optical surgical instruments today, it is easier for us to carefully examine the minute details of your teeth and mouth.  Intraoral cameras are a great assistance in demonstrating areas of concern as well as seeing wear our eyes cannot!

• Air Abrasion - often, with small or shallow areas of decay, we can now repair teeth without the use of "drills" or "freezing".  Our "Air Abrasion" equipment works like a tiny "sand blaster" to eliminate decayed areas with minimal damage to the tooth and almost no sensation.  This actually can make simple restorative dentistry a truly stress free and pleasant experience.

• Comfort Items - modern dentistry can be done with virtually no discomfort.  Today's anaesthetics (freezing drugs) are much more effective than in years gone by and, at Tall Pines Dental Centre, we are extremely careful to make sure that injections are virtually pain free but using gentle patient techniques.  We can provide extra pillows or blankets to add to your comfort experience and we also have a large library of music for you to enjoy with your own personal stereo system to assist in distraction.

• CEREC Cad-Cam Technology - with our CEREC computer system we can manufacture ceramic crowns and inlays while you wait.  It takes only minutes to make a beautiful restoration that will far outlast typical "white" fillings.  Unlike traditional laboratory manufactured crowns and inlays, with CEREC you don't have to have the muss and fuss of gooey impressions, and it is all done in one appointment so you save an entire visit (and save the extra "freezing" experience too!)

•  Mini Implants and Regular Implants-  ill-fitting dentures can be fitted with new mini implants to give the the stability they have been lacking for a fraction of the cost of regular implants.  Many cases can be completed in one appointment!  Regular implants are also available for missing single or multiple teeth.

           Mini implant info here:  http://www.imtec.com/demo/patientsguide1.php