Technology

All Kids Dental provides the latest treatments with a full range of preventive, restorative and cosmetic services that include: flowable composite sealants, fluoride releasing bonded restorations and esthetic veneered crowns. Our state-of-the-art technology and experienced team of highly trained doctors provide patients with the latest treatments and technologies available We receive the latest training and utilize the most modern technological advancements available to assure that every child receives the highest quality care possible.

Digital X-rays

All Kids Dental is proud to offer the newest generation of digital x-ray equipment that guarantees your child is being exposed to the least radiation possible. We are now able to use a very small fraction of the normal dose of radiation to obtain the highest quality images available today. With our state-of-the-art PlanMeca Panoramic/Extraoral Bitewing machine, we are able to take the bitewing x-rays of the back teeth from the outside, without the child even having to put the sensors in their mouth. This is particularly important for the young or anxious child, or a child with a significant gag reflex, who may not be able to tolerate the traditional approach. Our goal is to obtain the best possible images, in a comfortable manner, so we can better diagnose and appropriately treat your child.

Radiographs (X-Rays) are a vital part of your child’s comprehensive examination and without them, certain dental conditions (pathology) can and will be missed.

Radiographs detect much more than cavities and allow diagnosis of conditions such as: dental cysts and tumors, supernumerary teeth, congenitally missing teeth, ectopic eruption, dental anomalies, dental and alveolar fractures, as well as dental caries and abscess. If identified and treated early, such conditions are treated more comfortably for your child and more affordable for you. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends radiographic examinations beginning at age four, unless something unusual presents. Although high caries risk children require radiographs more frequently, we typically take intraoral radiographs once a year, but may go up to every 18 months for low caries risk patients. All Kids Dental also utilizes a five year interval for panoramic radiographs, not the typical three year protocol most offices utilize. As specialists in pediatric dentistry, we are particularly careful to utilize radiation exposure for diagnostic purposes only. With contemporary safeguards, and our conservative protocols, the amount of radiation your child will receive from our digital systems is extremely small. In addition, our standard lead body aprons and shields will further ensure your child’s safety.

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Electric Handpieces

We also utilize new electric handpieces that minimize the dental noise that can add to a child’s natural anxiety. Handpiece technology has evolved so that your child will no longer have to listen to the high pitched noise previously associated with the dentist’s “drill”. Electric handpieces are not only quieter, but deliver less torque to the teeth, so that many procedures can be accomplished even without a local anesthetic (shot). For the anxious child, this may be the difference that allows us to accomplish your child’s treatment gracefully.

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Intraoral Camera

Our intraoral camera allows parents a more thorough understanding of any treatment need. This technology easily captures high-quality images of your child’s teeth and remains part of our permanent record. These images allow us to review our findings during the treatment consultation, so parents can better understand their child’s dental needs.

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Diagnodent® Caries Detection

Our advanced laser technology allows us to detect potential problems earlier, thereby avoiding bigger problems in the future. The Diagnodent® Caries Detection System is now available as a diagnostic tool and we longer do we have to “pick” at a tooth with an explorer to properly diagnose a cavity. The laser provides a numeric readout of enamel and dentin density and allows the dentist to objectively determine the presence of hidden caries that was previously not treated until much larger. This allows us to restore teeth with smaller, stronger, more conservative fillings that are not only less expensive, but last much longer. It is also much easier for your child to have a small restoration placed rather than allowing the cavity to progress to something that is more difficult to restore.

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Ceiling Mounted TV’s

We have ceiling-mounted TV's in each treatment room. Your child will be able to choose from one of the four current movies playing in our central DVD player. This distraction, when combined with nitrous oxide, makes restorative procedures much easier for your child.

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Online Account Access

We are happy to offer T.LINK, the most comprehensive online patient communication system available. It has changed the way we communicate with our families by turning our website into an interactive patient service tool! This allows you to access your account information, check your appointment times and even pay bills online from home.

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