Dr. Amy and her team know that leading-edge dental technology helps our patients have a more comfortable and efficient dental visit and a more positive experience overall. Our goal is to ensure a stress-free appointment, and modern technology is one of the ways we make that happen.
Please take a few moments to learn more about what we offer and how it benefits your dental treatment. If you would like more information or to schedule an appointment, please call our Lincoln, NE, dental office so we can assist you.
Digital X-Rays
Having up-to-date dental x-rays for each patient is an essential part of monitoring their oral health needs. At Roots Dental, we use low-dose digital x-rays, which are a huge advancement in dental technology because they emit as much as 80 percent less radiation than film x-rays.
Digital dental x-rays allow our dentist to see tiny spots of decay and other issues and treat them before they become more significant problems. Treating dental problems early on minimizes the need for more invasive procedures, spares you unnecessary discomfort, and saves you time and money on dental costs.
Another benefit of modern dental x-rays is the ability to share the images with you, so you see what our dentist sees. With digital images, Dr. Amy can enlarge, zoom in, and rotate them to give you a clear view of the problem.
If she recommends a procedure, you will have all the information you need to make a confident decision about your treatment.
Intraoral Cameras
It's well-known that informed patients who understand their oral health needs tend to experience fewer dental problems overall. At Roots Dental, we believe strongly in patient education, and technology like intraoral cameras allow us to show—rather than simply tell—them what's happening with their oral health.
An intraoral camera is a small handheld imaging device that Dr. Amy uses during dental exams and when diagnosing conditions. The camera is attached to software that displays live, magnified images on your chairside monitor as she moves the device around your mouth.
This technology benefits us because we can see greater detail than visual examination. Dr. Amy easily spots cracked or broken teeth, dental wear, broken tooth fillings, and decay. We can save still images to your patient record for future reference and show you before and after pictures of your dental treatment.
Nitrous Oxide
Do you get nervous about dental appointments? Does your dental anxiety make it difficult to get the treatment you need to maintain excellent oral health?
Nitrous oxide, also called laughing gas, is a solution we offer at Roots Dental that helps our patients relax during dental procedures. Delivered as a slightly-sweet smelling gas and inhaled through a nose mask, nitrous oxide induces feelings of relaxation, comfort, and well-being.
Even children can benefit from nitrous oxide because it is a very mild form of relaxation, and the effects dissipate quickly after we stop administering the gas. Adults appreciate nitrous because they feel comfortable throughout treatment and are clear-headed enough to drive home from their appointment.