Cosmetic Dentistry for San Antonio, Texas

The South Texas Center for Cosmetic Dentistry

 

Dr. Craig Carlson & Dr. Yana Monarres                                 400 North Loop 1604 East                                                             210-499-4949

 

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High Tech Dentistry

The latest technology in dentistry can be valuable to both patient and doctors.    Everyone benefits from breakthroughs in scientific knowledge as well as equipment.  Here are some examples of how high tech dentistry benefits the consumer.

 

 

Digital record keeping   digital recordkeeping   Your allergies, medications, treatment records and next appointment are all at the fingertips of the dental staff with the latest dental technology.
         
         
Intra-oral cameras - still & video   intra oral camera technology   Lets the patient see the condition of his mouth just as the doctor and staff see it.  The information is stored on the computer as part of the permanent record.  See intra-oral camera
         
         
Computer aided bite evaluation and registration   k7   The scientific method to get relaxed muscles, a comfortable jaw relationship, and a precise bite.  This eliminates TMJ pain problems routinely and predictably.  For more information go to headache, migraine, TMJ.
         
         
Custom coloring of porcelain restorations   porcelain color palate   This can be done just before the porcelain is bonded and assures you of a color match to your existing teeth.
         
         
Computer aided bite analysis with the T-Scan   t-scan   This system is much more accurate that conventional articulating paper for finding interferences on individual teeth.  For more information on the newest dental technology go to www.tekscan.com/dental
         
         
Diode laser   dental laser   This device allows for painless, bloodless gum recontouring.  A beautiful, cosmetic gum line is achieved without a scalpel.
         
         
Mini facelift for patients with worn teeth   mini facelift   Opening an over closed bite with computer technology restores your youthful appearance.
         
         
Statim autoclave for ultra sterilization of instruments   statim   You are assured of the highest degree of cleanliness and sterilization.  For more information to to
Statim.
         
         
Dental TENS therapy   tens   TENS is a non-invasive, very safe method to relax muscles and reduce pain.  One form of TENS is used routinely by expert chiropractors and physical therapists.  This is very helpful in solving TMJ.
         
Digital fabrication of all porcelain crowns  with the Cerec computer   all porcelain crown   Accurate, natural, beautiful crowns with no dark line at the gum.  these are usually done in one appointment with no temporary crown needed.  They are bonded to the tooth for strength and longevity.  For more information on the process go to Cerec.  For more examples click on cosmetic crowns.
         
         
Periodontal (gum) measuring of all areas around the teeth recorded on audio   periodontal charting   You get to hear and know the condition of your gums in a scientific manner.
         
Teeth with tetracycline stain can be made beautiful with porcelain veneers.   tetracycline stained teeth

improved tetracycline stained teeth
  You can have the smile you have always wanted.  For more information go to tetracycline discolorations.
         
         
Cleaning teeth with microsonic instrumentation and prophy jets   cavitron   You get a more thorough cleaning with no discomfort for healthy teeth, gums and bone.
         
         
Digital x-rays   digital x-ray   You get reduced radiation exposure and instant images on the monitor.  The doctor gets better quality images to use for diagnosing.  You both see the images plainly.
         
         
Computer made, metal free permanent bridges with Cerec InLab   all porcelain bridge   This process fabricates natural, all porcelain bridges with no dark lines at the gum.
         
         
Panoramic x-ray     This is a great screening x-ray machine that takes an image of all the teeth at once with minimal radiation to give the doctor the "big picture."  It is useful for discovering tumors, impactions, an abscess, and other abnormal conditions.
         
         
Invisalign   Invisalign   Many patients can have straight teeth without braces by using the clear aligners.  See Invisalign for more information.
         
         
Surgical loupes     Razor sharp vision allows the doctors to do the best treatment possible for you.
         
         
Professional digital camera Photographs taken before treatment help the doctor plan your case.  Also great for taking "after" photos of patients who have had their lives transformed.
         
         
         
         

 

 

 The South Texas Center for Cosmetic Dentistry proudly serving Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Dominion, Stone Oak, Sonterra, San Marcos,  Del Rio,

 Pleasanton,  New Braunfels,  Fredericksburg,  Boerne, Laredo, Uvalde, Corpus Christi, Kerrville, Universal City and San Antonio Texas.