Dental Sealants
Prevent cavities before they start A sealant is a thin, plastic coating applied to the chewing surface of molars, premolars and any deep grooves of teeth. More than 75% of dental decay begins in these deep grooves. Teeth with these conditions are hard to clean and are very susceptible to decay. A sealant protects the […]
Botox and Dermal Fillers
Dr. Marilyn Machusick provides a wide range of cosmetic dental services including teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, and dental bonding. But there’s one popular cosmetic procedure you might not think of seeing her for – Botox and dermal fillers. Today, it is hard to come across someone who has never heard of Botox. Botox injections are […]
Dentures and Partials
Partial Dentures A partial denture is a removable dental appliance that replaces multiple missing teeth. There are three basic types of partial dentures: The first is a cast removable partial denture and consists of a metal base that has acrylic teeth attached to it. Metal clasps are the hook-like structures that help hold the removable […]
Preventative Dentistry
Preventative dental treatments, also known as prophylaxis, are intended to maintain your oral health by taking specific actions to prevent common oral health conditions such as tooth decay and gum disease. The ultimate goal of preventative dental care is to minimize the occurrence of dental problems and to avoid the need for invasive dental procedures. […]
Velscope
VELscope is a revolutionary hand-held device that provides us with an easy-to-use adjunctive mucosal examination system for the early detection of abnormal tissue. The patented VELscope technology platform was developed in collaboration with the British Columbia Cancer Agency and MD Anderson Cancer Center, with funding provided in part by the National Institute of Health. It […]
Kavo 3D OP CBCT Machine
Cone Beam 3D Imaging is an advanced dental imaging technology that allows for an illimitable view of the teeth and supportive structures within the face. With Cone Beam 3D Imaging, a dentist can capture panoramic views of the maxillofacial area in just 10 seconds. Cone Beam 3D images offer an enhanced view of the face […]
Pain Free Injections
The Onset Approach In our office, we make getting dental anesthesia painless by utilizing The Onset Approach. By buffering our anesthetic, procedures are easier and more comfortable for the patients. There is less stress in our practice. Additionally, by buffering our anesthetic, patients get numb so fast that we can complete procedures without ever having […]
Computerized Shade Selection
VITA Easyshade® Advance 4.0 Thanks to cutting-edge technology, shade selection for porcelain restorations is precise. So precise in fact that it is twice as effective as that of the human eye. We are capable of delivering the fastest, easiest way to measure tooth shades under any lighting condition. We can create a detailed map of […]
CariVu™ Cavity Detection
The CariVu™ Difference CariVu is a cavity detection device that uses patented transillumination technology to support the identification of carious lesions (cavities) and cracks. By being positioned close to the tooth and bathing it in safe, near-infrared light, CariVu’s transillumination technology makes the enamel appear transparent while porous lesions trap and absorb the light. This […]
Intraoral Camera
This tiny device is a video camera that moves around inside the mouth and generates a tooth by tooth video exam of the teeth. The images can be stored,and later enlarged and printed. As it is nearly impossible to see inside your own mouth, intraoral cameras providea previously unseen view. The pen-sized camera features a […]