Teeth Cleaning
I am proud to introduce you to my hygienists, Heather and Daylene. They are both impeccable hygienists and a crucial part of the Incredible Smiles experience. Teeth cleaning is simply not descriptive enough of all the services they both provide. Your relationship with your hygienist is very important and we take that seriously. They know how important it is to be thorough and at the same time gentle. We are happy to provide the following services to you.
Panorex Extra-oral Digital X Ray
Your X ray is taken in less than a minute and is immediately available to our team of professionals for
viewing on the computer screen in your private studio. This provides the highest level of detail available
in X rays today.
Intra-oral Digital X Ray
In each of our private studios we have the capability of taking a full set of digital X rays
to completely assess your oral health. Boulder general dentist, Dr. Lori Kemmet, believes that digital X-ray technology is more environmentally sensitive than previous processes because it does not entail developing or processing X-ray film with hazardous chemicals that can threaten the water supply. Additionally, X-ray exposure is dramatically reduced (about 80%), making it a safer choice for our guests.
Gingivitis:
This is the early stage of gum disease that affects only the tissue (not the bone). Some forms of this disease affect as many as 50% of the population, without their awareness. Red or swollen gums that bleed easily usually indicate gingivitis. When treated early the tissues heal very quickly. Pregnancy gingivitis is very common.
Periodontal Disease:
Gingivitis left untreated can progresses into periodontitis, which eventually destroys
gum tissues, ligaments and bone that hold your teeth in place. While gingivitis only
affects tissue, periodontitis silently eats at the bone around the tooth, usually
without any warning or discomfort. Even though your teeth may be healthy, they can
still be lost, because there is no bone left to hold them in place. As the infection
spreads there is a greater chance that it can reach your heart and vital organs with
serious and sometimes fatal consequences. New studies link gum disease to stroke,
heart disease, diabetes, low birth-weight babies and more.
Florida Probe
This software allows us to monitor your health from visit to visit. At each cleaning
visit our hygienist measures the health of tissue at six locations around each tooth.
This amazing customization of your hygiene care ensures early detection of both
gingivitis and periodontitis. Our ability to monitor this each visit results in your
ultimate oral health. Before proceeding with a cosmetic and/or functional
enhancement, we want to allow for proper gum-tissue health.
Ultrasonic Instrumentation
A revolutionary way to remove hard deposits and stain from the teeth with efficiency
and comfort. Our hygienist uses this before each cleaning, the tip of the instrument
uses vibrational energy to clean and water to cool the tip. Ultrasonic cleanings also flush
bacteria from underneath the tissue and promote tissue healing and health.
Ensuring Gum-Tissue Health with Laser Therapy
Oral health and the appearance of your gum tissue help define your smile. We have
sought out the best technology and hygienists available to support and maintain
healthy gum tissue. Our hygienists are the best trained in the industry. They offer
antibiotic placement and lasers therapy to improve the health of gum-tissue.
Laser Technology
Reshaping excessive or irregular gum tissue is an important aspect of achieving
exceptional results. Lasers enhance tissue health, creating ideal tissue symmetry
while performing cosmetic enhancements. This means your gum tissue will nicely
compliment your "incredible smile."
Lasers In Cleanings
Lasers are the latest technology to keep the cleanest mouth clean and the least
healthy mouths a chance to heal. We offer laser bacterial reduction to each guest
before a cleaning. This painless procedure adds 5-10 minutes to a normal cleaning
and prevents the spread of bacteria from unhealthy parts of the mouth to healthy
parts of the mouth. It also kills the bacteria that cause periodical disease. Lasers
promote tissue healing and health. We also use lasers to treat advanced periodontal
disease. The laser can determine the difference between healthy tissue and diseased
tissue. It has extreme precision and little post operative discomfort. Lasers provide
an optimal environment for rapid healing and are one of the only ways to regain bone
after it has been lost.
Arestin:
Once an area of infected tissue has been cleaned, we offer a localized antibiotic to
continue the healing process. It takes no time to place Arestin in an area and the
antibiotic is released for two weeks under the tissue, giving it the best chance to
heal.
Oral Cancer Screening
Its often hard to know if you have oral cancer and 25% of people with oral cancer had
no contributing risk factors. Early detection of cancer in the mouth saves thousands of
lives a year. Dental professionals are often the first to detect the signs of oral
cancer. Both the hygienist and Doctor check for oral cancer during each visit. We
also offer solutions that will show the cancer with more clarity, such as Vizilite.
Tooth Desensitization
Teeth often become sensitive to hot and cold. There are many ways to take this from
a very uncomfortable situation to resolved. Laser technology also allows us to
desensitize teeth. Fluoridex tooth paste is another way to help make those surfaces
strong and resistant to sensitivity. MI Paste is a natural product derived from milk
proteins which can also accomplish this effect.