Advanced Services, Technology & Comforts – Owasso, OK
Welcome to the Future
of Dental Care
At Infinite Smiles Dentistry, we’re proud in maintaining a state-of-the-art facility that is continually updated with the latest instruments and techniques. Better equipment equals faster treatment, less discomfort, improved precision, and more accurate diagnoses. On this page, you will discover the various ways our dental office is taking advantage of modern dentistry to improve the type of care that we have to offer. If you have questions, we encourage you to reach out to us today.
Committed to State-of-the-Art & Comfortable Dental Experiences
- Precise, Painless Dental Lasers
- Advanced Imaging Techniques
- Relaxing Sedation Options
Intraoral Cameras
Our Mouthwatch intraoral cameras let us take crystal clear pictures of your teeth and gums, letting us zoom in on problematic areas and making it easier to detect small cavities and other easy-to-overlook oral health problems. Not only is it easy to take high quality pictures with just the push of the button, but it also gives us a way to show you exactly what is going on inside your mouth so that you’re not left wondering why certain treatments are being performed.
All-Digital X-Rays
While X-rays have been a vital part of dental care for a long time now, digital radiography was introduced to dental offices relatively recently. Unlike traditional X-rays, digital X-rays can be viewed immediately after they’re taken, meaning you’re not left waiting for the film to develop. Also, you’ll be exposed to up to 90% less radiation during the process, and the results will be much clearer and far easier for us to use for diagnostic purposes.
3D Cone Beam Imaging
Cone beam imaging is a step beyond a normal dental X-ray. We don’t just take a static picture of the mouth from a single angle; after a scan, we can combine hundreds of images into a three-dimensional model that reveals the placement of underlying nerves and other dental structures that will need to be taken into consideration whenever we’re planning dental implant placement or another type of oral surgery. Having a complete picture of your mouth gives us an all-new perspective when devising your treatments.
Digital Impression System
You might be expecting to have to uncomfortably hold a gooey substance in your mouth when the time comes to take dental impressions, but our Medit i500 scanner has changed the way we design dental restorations. Now we can simply scan your tooth after it has been properly prepared and use that information to prepare a tooth that fits properly and looks natural next to the rest of the teeth. Digital scans are less prone to error than traditional impressions, meaning we’re less likely to need to redo the process.
Soft Tissue Laser Dentistry
From surgical procedures to periodontal therapy, lasers have quite a few practical applications in a dental office. Our AMD Picasso soft tissue laser allows us to precisely aim at just the tissues in your mouth that require treatment. That way, we don’t remove more gum tissue than is actually required for any given treatment. Dental lasers cause little to no discomfort and reduce the amount of recovery time you’ll need afterwards, making them a boon when treating patients with dental anxieties.
Oral Conscious Dental Sedation
How can you overcome your dental fears in order to get the treatment you need? Oral conscious sedation is one possible solution that’s offered to patients with moderate to severe dental phobias or those who are undergoing lengthy procedures. You simply take some medication ahead of time so that your mind and body are in a state of deep relaxation by the time the treatment begins. You’ll still be awake enough to answer our questions, but your worries and discomfort will all but vanish, and you may not even remember the procedure at all later.
Nitrous Oxide Dental Sedation
If you struggle with dental anxiety surrounding your visits, then you should ask our team at Infinite Smiles Dentistry about nitrous oxide! Commonly referred to as “laughing gas,” this mild form of dental sedation can help ease any nerves or stress you’re experiencing so you can get the preventive, restorative, or cosmetic care that you need comfortably.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Nitrous Oxide?
Dental nitrous oxide in Owasso is usually recommended for patients who:
- Have a sensitive gag reflex
- Are scared of needles
- Need extensive dental care
- Experience dental-related anxiety
- Struggle with head/neck/jaw pain in the treatment chair
If one or more of the above apply, then you shouldn’t hesitate to schedule an appointment with us! That way, we can review your dental history, any medications you’re taking, and any allergies you have. With all of this information, we can determine if you’re a good candidate, and, if you are, add nitrous oxide to your treatment plan.
How Does Nitrous Oxide Work?
After you’ve settled comfortably into the treatment chair, we will place a nasal mask over your nose and switch on the nitrous oxide. Since the gas is colorless and odorless, you likely won’t notice anything – until you begin to feel the effects, of course. Patients often describe it as a calm, euphoric feeling that makes time in the treatment chair fly by.
Although nitrous oxide will not put you to sleep, you may feel so relaxed that you end up dozing off. If that happens, we can easily wake you. We can also let you rest while we provide the necessary dental care, if you’d prefer.
Aftercare for Nitrous Oxide
The effects of the gas don’t take long to wear off. In fact, after a few minutes, you’ll feel like your usual self again! So, you won’t have to deal with lingering grogginess, take the rest of the day off work, or arrange for a friend or family member to drive you home from your visit. Instead, you’ll be able to resume your usual routine.
With all of that said, you will need to abide by any aftercare instructions pertaining to the care that you received. For example, if we extracted one of your teeth, then you will need to stick to a liquid diet for the next 24 hours (without using a straw), change the gauze pads as needed, and take prescribed or OTC pain medication as directed.
SprintRay Pro 2 3D Printer
Today, 3D printers are being utilized in various healthcare settings, including our very own office! Over the years, this technology has been near-perfected, allowing dentists to use them to streamline different procedures for faster results. At Infinite Smiles Dentistry, we can utilize our SprintRay Pro 2 3D printer to craft nightguards to prevent dental damage caused by bruxism as well as for other services.