Why Dental Technology Matters

When you walk into a dentist’s office, what do you want to see? A modern office with the latest technology or an office where it appears that nothing has changed in 15 years? Most patients will gravitate toward the modern office. But why? Does dental technology matter that much? The short answer is yes. Dental technology can make a significant difference in a patient’s experience.

New vs. Old

Teeth haven’t changed in the last 15 years, so why should a patient care if their dentist’s technology is up to date? There’s something to be said for experience and convention. A dentist working with 15-year-old technology will understand how to use it expertly. Theoretically, that should be a comfort to the patient. However, while teeth don’t change much over the decades, dentistry certainly does. In fact, dental research is being conducted all around the world right now. More efficient treatment techniques and tools are in development as you read this. 

New dental technology is designed to improve the patient experience, typically by minimizing discomfort and bleeding, shortening treatment time, and shrinking the margin of error. Most people would agree that less invasive, faster, and more accurate treatments are better for the dentist and the patient.

So, if you walk into a dentist’s office and get the impression that they are using the same technology and procedures they did 15 years ago, it should be a concern, not a comfort. It may be a sign that the dentist is not committed to continuing education or hesitant to learn new technology. 

Our Commitment to You

At High Peaks Dental, we’re committed to providing the best available treatments to our patients. We invest in the latest technology and dedicate time to learning about the breakthroughs in treatments, as well as reinforcing our training with continuing education courses throughout the year. We strive to remain at the top of our field and care for our patients using the most current, evidence-based treatment techniques to offer the greatest comfort and best possible outcomes.

Some of the technology we proudly use includes:

• Laser Gum Therapy (LANAP): Laser therapy requires no cutting and preserves healthy gum tissue, minimizing residual pain and swelling for a comfortable procedure and quick healing. Our patients prefer laser therapy to conventional gum surgery because it’s virtually painless and there is minimal recovery time.
• I-Cat CBCT: This 3D imaging X-ray technology provides high-quality images with minimal radiation exposure. The resulting images help us diagnose concerns that are normally undetectable with 2D X-rays, including TMD, sleep apnea, airway obstruction, oral infection, and cancer. The I-Cat CBCT is a crucial tool in oral maxillary surgery and for placing dental implants. 

Modern dentistry makes for a better patient experience all around and allows our doctors to treat dental issues more efficiently and effectively than ever before. When we invest in new technology, we’re investing in our patients. It’s part of our commitment to excellence.

If you want to know more about the technology we use every day or you wish to schedule an appointment with our expert dentist in Plattsburgh, NY, call our office or visit us online. We’d be happy to answer all your questions.