Technology

3-D cone beam imaging provides more comprehensive x-rays in a fraction of the time traditional x-rays take. It is innovative because it can capture x-rays from multiple angles of your face. These angles and scans combine to create a 3-D x-ray of your entire face.

Our 3-D imaging allows us to give precise diagnoses, administer more accurate treatment, and reduce your appointment time. It is easy to use, too! All you have to do is stand underneath the cone beam. Then the camera, located on the arm of the cone beam, will rotate 360 degrees around your head, capturing 3-D images of your face. Then, you’re all set! This process typically takes less than a minute!

Intraoral cameras are an innovative alternative to dental mirrors. These tiny digital cameras allow your dentist to view the interior of your mouth more efficiently and in greater detail.

With an intraoral camera, your mouth’s interior will be projected onto a screen for more detailed viewing. Your dentist can show you problem areas in your mouth and walk you through certain procedures we offer to resolve the issue and also take photos of your mouth for future reference.

Digital crown impressions eliminate the need for goopy, uncomfortable impressions you may have experienced in the past. With digital crown impressions, your dentist obtains a 3-D virtual image of your teeth and measures the exact specifications of your mouth to create the perfect dental mold for your tooth restoration.

At Echeverri Dental Center, we are paperless. All of our paperwork is conducted electronically. You can fill out a form online or use one of our in-office iPads. This ensures more efficient record-keeping, and we can also send your digital records to other doctors and specialists as needed.

We offer nitrous oxide because it is mild sedation that helps you relax but doesn’t leave you feeling groggy or drowsy afterward. You can get the pain-free dental treatment you need without stress or worry.

Nitrous oxide is a gas inhaled through a small, comfortable nose mask. It’s mixed with oxygen so that we can control the level of sedation to your needs throughout your procedure. When treatment is finished, you inhale pure oxygen for several minutes until we’re sure the effects have worn off. You can then drive safely home and get on with your busy day!

Sometimes your dentist needs to use a panoramic x-ray to view your entire mouth in a single image. This type of x-ray allows them to see all the structures of your mouth, including wisdom teeth and upper and lower jaws. Panoramic x-rays are taken outside the mouth, and you stand in front of the machine as its arm rotates around your head. Taking x-rays this way is great for children, patients with special needs, and those who can’t stand intraoral x-rays.

A cephalometric or ceph x-ray is a unique diagnostic tool your dentist uses to capture an image of the side of your face. We take ceph x-rays outside the mouth (extraoral), making them more comfortable than a routine digital x-ray.

Since ceph x-rays show your dentist your entire oral structure in one image, they are commonly used when planning implant placement and orthodontic treatment. Ceph x-rays also show tooth fractures, jawbone injuries, and bite problems. 

We use non-invasive laser dentistry at Echeverri Dental Center because our dentists can perform procedures more efficiently, with little to no bleeding and faster recovery. 

Laser dentistry can replace gum surgery in many cases, and we also use it for gum contouring, crown lengthening, removing cold sores, and performing frenectomies.

Our low-dose digital x-rays can reduce your radiation exposure by about 80 percent compared to film x-rays. Digital x-rays are invaluable for treatment planning because they enable your dentist to see what they can’t see with a visual exam alone. We can also share the images with you and point out problems like cavities. When you see the problem, you can better understand why your dentist recommends a certain treatment and how it benefits your oral health.