Technology
Technology in the dental field is ever-changing and our providers enjoy learning how to integrate state-of-the-art equipment into their practice. Utilizing the latest advancements in dentistry allows us to treat patients with less pain and in fewer visits. This equals less time in the dental chair and a more comfortable experience from start to finish.
Our providers and their team spend many hours each year training and taking advanced courses to ensure they deliver the best care, safely. Employing the latest technology means consistent results, so you and your child will know what to expect at each visit. You'll find that modern dental care with Care for Kids Pediatric Dentistry leaves you child smiling.
At Care for Kids Pediatric Dentistry in Kingwood, TX, you'll discover dental care at its highest level; technology, advanced training, and compassionate service blended perfectly together.
Intra-Oral Camera
Intra-oral imaging gives you a detailed view of your child’s mouth in pictures and videos.
Putting specific problem areas onto a computer screen lets us see with clarity and detail that’s not possible with a traditional mouth mirror. Hand-held wands quickly capture the details of your child’s teeth and gums. In fact, even small cracks that often lead to broken teeth appear vividly with the click of a button. We can explain the need for treatment more clearly by showing you what we see in great detail.
As an added benefit, dental insurance benefits often pay more quickly with the visual proof of a digital image.
Digital X-Ray
Digital sensors capture detailed x-ray images with a fraction of the exposure found in traditional film x-rays.
Technological advancements in x-ray technology provide multiple benefits, from safety to improved treatment results.
Benefits:
Safety - Although traditional dental films require minimal radiation for image development, our digital x-ray system provides unsurpassed safety: up to 90% reduction in radiation compared to older film-based systems.
Time Savings – Images captured instantly with a digital sensor lessen the time your child spends in the dental chair.
Better Outcomes - Improved image clarity increases our provider's ability to diagnose and treat conditions.
Hard Tissue Laser
Laser technology continues to create new possibilities in healthcare, including many cosmetic enhancements. In dentistry, lasers simplify many surgical procedures and lead to more comfortable treatment and more predictable outcomes. But hard tissue lasers take your care one step further, eliminating anxiety-producing aspects of dental care for many patients.
Gentle, Quiet Care
Hard tissue lasers elevate dental treatment to a new level. Teeth contain water, and laser energy contacting a tooth excites the water molecules to help gently trim away tooth structure. Often a continuous stream of water keeps the tooth cool, virtually eliminating sensation. And the quiet operation of the laser handpiece offers a pleasant respite from the sound of a dental drill.
Ultra-Precise
A hard tissue laser's precise operation allows the tooth to remain. And without the vibration of a conventional metal drill, fewer stress cracks develop in the tooth. Your tooth remains stronger with less filling material needed to return it to full function. Better yet, no anesthetic is needed for many procedures involving the small laser handpiece!
Ultimate Convenience
Since teeth rarely need numbing before laser treatment, multiple cavities can often be restored in one visit. Instead of worrying about numb lips and return visits, laser dentistry streamlines the care and get the patient back to daily routine in no time. Children benefit from treatment that leaves their mouths feeling perfectly normal right after treatment!
The benefits of laser treatment extend well beyond cavities, providing a valuable method of reating gum disease, pulpotomies, and many other problems. Many other surgical treatments can be simplified, often eliminating the need for stitches and reducing otherwise lengthy healing periods. We look forward to introducing you to the comfortable, convenient and precise possibilities of hard tissue laser treatment at Care for Kids Pediatric Dentistry!
Soft Tissue Laser
Laser technology continues to transform many procedures in healthcare. Once the subject of sci-fi movies, lasers now clearly provide benefits for mainstream treatment in medicine and dentistry. Shorter procedures, less discomfort, and quicker healing are just a few of the benefits of modern lasers.
The lining of the mouth of the mouth cover about 30 square inches of surface area. Annoying lumps or bumps may need removal with any unusual patches of tissue requiring further microscopic analysis. Traditionally, a surgical procedure involving incisions and sutures would be required to produce a biopsy sample. Today, a pen-shaped wand allows our providers to remove suspicious or bothersome bumps in a couple of minutes. The healing stimulated by laser energy leads to rapid healing and little to no discomfort, without the need for stitches.
Similarly, gums can be quickly reshaped without bleeding, and some gum infections are now treated with rapid results. Even cold sores or mouth ulcers can undergo faster healing when laser energy passes over the surface. Better yet, the days of pain associated with these recurring ulcers can be dramatically decreased. Lasers are also safe for use with children and can help with growth and development issues or help wisdom teeth move into place.
A soft tissue laser offers a valuable benefit to many conditions in the mouth. Our provider's specific training in laser protocols opens many possibilities using one of modern dentistry's most versatile tools.
Intraosseous Anesthesia
With our intraosseous anesthesia injections we use a cordless, electronic dental anesthesia delivery system designed to provide a painless injection experience for patients, particularly children, by utilizing a precise, controlled injection speed that adapts to tissue resistance, minimizing discomfort during the procedure; it is considered ideal for pediatric dentistry due to its non-threatening design and ability to effectively numb even dense tissues without causing unnecessary collateral numbness to the cheek, lip, or tongue which minimizes the risk of post-op lip and cheek biting.