Technology

Dr. Memmott wants you to take an active role in decisions about your dental care. With the intra-oral camera, you can have a clear, close-up picture of your teeth. This miniature video camera lets you see for yourself what teeth need treatment and those that are just fine. You will be satisfied as a full participant in your dental health care.

Many athletes are injured during sports performances. A common occurrence is trauma to the mouth, resulting in tooth loss. Approximately 5 million teeth are knocked out annually just in the United States alone. If proper mouth protection had been worn, most of these teeth could be saved. Those found in stores are not made to fit your specific teeth, and often make breathing difficult during exertion. A custom-made mouthguard, which our practice can provide, fits well and gives maximum protection for any sport.

Dr. Memmott is proud to be one of the first practices in the region to use 3-D cone beam CT digital imaging technology. This is essentially a three-dimensional X-ray providing FAR more accurate images than traditional X-rays. The process takes much less time and causes much less radiation exposure. A great advantage of ultra cone beam images in determining diagnoses and evaluating treatment options is Dr. Memmott’s ability to clearly see your anatomy in 3-D, instead of flat, two-dimensional images. What does this mean? Much greater accuracy for all dental treatment!

The 3M™ True Definition Scanner allows Dr. Memmott to take three-dimensional impressions for many of the dental treatments we offer, including crowns and bridges, inlays and onlays, veneers, clear aligners, and mouthguards. One of the best benefits of this scanner is that we no longer need to do tray-and-putty impressions. If you’ve ever endured that awful stuff that can cause gagging and discomfort, you’ll love this scanner! Dr. Memmott takes a digital impression of the area, which goes right into the computer and is available for him to design your new smile. Then the files can be sent directly to the lab that creates the tooth, aligners, veneers, etc. The accuracy is undeniable, all but guaranteeing a perfect fit and an easy application. You spend less time in our office and more time enjoying your new smile!