Modern, cutting-edge dental technology is used for the diagnosis of dental and oral issues.
At Tawas Bay Dental, we take pride in providing nothing but the best to our patients, every step of the way, and an important part of that is our dental technology. Using the most modern methods and equipment available, we can give you timely, expert, and precise diagnosis and treatment.
Get to know some of our latest technological tools of the trade to find out how we use them to give you top-notch dental care:
These small cameras (about the size of a pen) are an excellent diagnostic tool, but also an important method of communication between patient and dentist. These cameras provide outstanding image quality and zoom abilities, allowing Dr. Johnson to zero in on the trouble spots. The other advantage is the patient can also see these images so that you can better understand the diagnosis and treatment methods he’s recommending.
We now utilize the TRIOS 5 intra-oral scanner. This scanner features unprecedented patient protection and infection control. It has several hygienic design features that minimizes risk of cross-contamination.
Digital radiography, or digital x-rays, has a lot of advantages. They use up to 90% less radiation than conventional x-rays, they’re faster, more accurate, and more comfortable for the patient. Instead of bite wings, the digital x-ray uses a small sensor to take the images of your teeth and send them to the computer. The computer images are highly detailed but can be enhanced even further, making it a fantastic diagnostic tool and aid in treatment.
i-Cat Precise Cone Beam – Our state-of-the-art x-ray machine delivers fast, high quality images that results in both lower exam time and more accurate diagnosis. It’s utilized in a wide range of dental applications, allowing for a complete treatment plan from a single exam.
Also faster and more accurate than traditional x-rays, panoramic x-rays provide a picture of the entire mouth at once. Imaging technology allows the pictures to be taken quickly and then stored so that they are ready for use at any time.
Also known as telescopic loupes, Dr. Johnson and our hygienists use a powerful magnification tool to see the inside of his patient’s mouth with as much detail as possible while he is working. Together with the aid of the headlight, the loupe allows a high amount of precision, so that Dr. Johnson and his team can see tiny details that would be invisible to the naked eye.
Tawas Bay Dental makes certain to have the most advanced technology, software, and treatment methods available – it’s our commitment to you, for the best dental care possible.
So pleased with the staff at Tawas Bay Dental. As a tourist from out of town, they went above and beyond in getting me into to see the dentist
after suffering from a severe toothache on vacation. I can’t say enough about the receptionist who was so kind and professional in listening to my concerns. I would highly recommend them to anyone living in the Tawas area. Only wish I lived closer because I would switch dentists in a heartbeat.
We are so very lucky Dr. Johnson and his staff took my husband as an emergency patient. We were in Tawas on vacation and was told he needed immediate intensive dental work. The staff were so kind and supportive to both him and to me. It could have been a horrible experience, but due to their professional yet supportive attention to us it truly was not. Everyone went above and beyond to help us both through it. Thank you to Tawas Bay Dental – I highly recommend for anyone and everyone to go to you!
