Dentistry, just like medicine, has come a remarkably long way when you look at the last 10 years. If you want to find out more about the incredible advancements that have been made then this is the guide for you.
Preventative Care
When you look at the past, you will soon see that it was up to the dentist to identify and then fix any issues, but in this day and age things have changed. Advancements have changed quite a lot and now dentists are more than equipped to try and provide preventative care as opposed to just restorative care. Many Sierra dental offices now focus more on preventing issues from arising in the first place, and this approach is helping people to change their approach to dental care in general.
Smart Toothbrushes
On the same topic as preventative care, it would also seem that smart toothbrushes are on the rise. Thanks to the sensors that are in the head of the brush, you can now sync your toothbrush to your smartphone. You can find out how long you have brushed for, how much pressure you put on when brushing your teeth and even the angle that you are brushing at as well. It doesn’t stop there either. In fact, when you break it down even more you will soon see that there are now interactive apps that encourage your child to brush their teeth more.
Finding Cavities
Dentists are now able to use diode lasers. The great thing about dental lasers is that they can find weaknesses in your teeth and this helps you to pinpoint any cavities you may have. Your dentist can watch your tooth and they can check to see how it is doing when you visit them next. This allows dentists to take the right action early on. It’s remarkable to think about how many issues this would have prevented for people.
Same-Day Crowns
Two of the main changes that dentistry has experienced when you look at the last decade also comes down to computer-assisted tech. You have CAD and you also have CAM as well. The great thing about tech like this is that it helps you to create bridges and crowns. Now crowns and bridges can be made and then fitted in a single day. You don’t have to have the crown sent to a dental laboratory and this is fantastic, to say the least.
Anaesthesia
If anaesthesia is not a big deal for you then you may not know about this yet. That being said, advancements have happened and this has paved the way for gas and air as a form of anaesthesia. On top of this, dentists also have access to electronic anaesthesia. This doesn’t leave you slurring your words and it doesn’t leave you with a bitten tongue either. This form of tech might be new, but it is one of the many ways that dentists are now trying to help their patients to overcome their fears so that they can get the medical support that they need.
