Dr. Ton is passionate about staying up-to-date on the latest technology, not only because it helps him provide more effective and efficient care, but also because it makes dental treatment more comfortable for his patients. We incorporate leading-edge technology into every aspect of our Oakley dental practice, from our thorough and accurate diagnostic methods to our gentle and conservative treatments.
Has it been a while since your last dental exam? If so, you will be pleasantly surprised by the ease and comfort of digital X-rays! There are no more thin, sharp trays digging into your gums; no more huge machines rotating around your head trying to get the perfect picture; and no more waiting periods to get your scans. This amazing technology has revolutionized dentistry!
Digital X-rays emit less radiation than conventional X-rays and don’t require any chemical processing, making them a safe and fast diagnostic tool for our team. We use standard and panoramic (360°) digital X-rays in almost all of our dental exams, because many serious problems with the teeth and facial bones can’t be seen by the naked eye.
Diagnodent® is a painless scanner that uses laser technology to identify cavities and areas of concern that can’t be seen during a visual exam. Cavities actually glow under the Diagnodent laser light, so Dr. Ton and our team can’t miss them! When we detect tooth decay early, Dr. Ton can place smaller fillings and save you a great deal of time and money on future dental treatment.
Laser technology will completely transform the way you think about oral surgery. It offers a number of benefits over conventional gum and soft tissue treatments, including:
Dr. Ton uses the PerioLase® dental laser, which emits quick pulses of energy that gently removes infected gum tissue. The high-intensity laser energy doesn’t just kill the bacteria that cause gum disease—it’s actually been proven to promote the regrowth of soft tissue cells!
Laser gum therapy is a minimally invasive treatment, so it typically only requires a little local anesthesia in the area being treated. The average recovery period is less than 24 hours, but most people leave our Oakley dental office feeling good enough to get back to their normal routine.
According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, oral cancer kills one American every hour, and its incidence has increased over the past five years. The best way to fight back against these cancers and to give treatment the best chance at success is to catch them early.
Dr. Ton uses OralID™ for all oral cancer screenings. OralID uses a proven fluorescence technology that allows detection of oral cancer, pre-cancer, and other abnormal lesions at an earlier stage, which is crucial. Call today to schedule your oral cancer screening. It only takes five minutes and could save your life!
