Looking for top-tier dental care that combines precision with unparalleled comfort? At Acre Wood Dental in Temple, TX, our commitment to your oral health shines through in our investment in cutting-edge dental technologies. Our recently remodeled, high-tech office is equipped with state-of-the-art tools designed to elevate every aspect of your visit. This means more accurate diagnoses, incredibly precise treatment planning, enhanced comfort during procedures, and a more efficient and positive experience for you. We firmly believe that embracing the latest advancements allows us to deliver superior results and provide care that is predictable, convenient, and gentle.
By embracing advanced technologies, Acre Wood Dental ensures that your dental care is not only highly effective but also more efficient, safe, and precisely tailored to you! Our top dental technologies in Temple, TX include:
Intraoral Camera
We believe in empowering our patients with knowledge about their oral health, and our advanced intraoral cameras are a key component of this. The introral camera is a small, pen-sized device, featuring a high-resolution camera that allows our dentists to capture crystal-clear, magnified images of your teeth, gums, and other areas inside your mouth that are often difficult to see with the naked eye.
Real-time images are instantly displayed on a monitor right in front of you, providing a direct visual explanation of any oral health concerns we might observe. You'll be able to see exactly what our team sees, from a small crack in a tooth to early signs of gum inflammation or subtle changes in existing fillings. The visuals provided by the intraoral camera enhance your understanding of your diagnosis and recommended treatment options, while allowing you to make more informed decisions about your care. By seeing your oral health up close, you become an active participant in your treatment journey!
3D Digital X-Rays
At Acre Wood Dental in Temple, we are proud to offer our patients the cutting-edge advantage of 3D Digital X-rays. Unlike traditional 2D x-rays, our advanced 3D system captures hundreds of detailed views from various angles, which are then precisely compiled by computer software to create a comprehensive, three-dimensional model of your teeth, jawbone, nerve pathways, sinuses, and other intricate oral structures. This revolutionary technology allows our dentists to detect oral health issues that might be invisible with conventional X-rays, such as subtle fractures, hidden infections, or complex root canal anatomy.
3D imaging significantly enhances treatment planning, providing us with the precise information needed for procedures like dental implant placement, orthodontic alignment with systems like Invisalign, and complex oral surgeries. 3D digital x-rays help us ensure the best treatment outcomes, plus increased safety for you with lower radiation compared to traditional x-ray systems.
CBCT Scanning
To give us an incredibly detailed view of your mouth, jaw, and facial structures, Acre Wood Dental in Temple uses Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) scanning, an advanced form of 3D digital X-ray. Unlike traditional 2D X-rays that provide a flat image, CBCT uses a specialized cone-shaped X-ray beam that rotates around your head, capturing hundreds of images from various angles in a single, brief scan. This data is then digitally reconstructed to create a highly precise, three-dimensional model of your teeth, jawbone, sinuses, nerve pathways, and surrounding soft tissues.
This comprehensive view allows our dentists to diagnose conditions with exceptional accuracy, precisely plan complex procedures like dental implant placement, orthodontic treatments, and oral surgeries, and identify issues that might otherwise remain hidden. The process is quick, comfortable, and exposes you to significantly less radiation than a traditional medical CT scan, ensuring that you receive the safest and most effective care possible for your dental health.
Panoramic X-Rays
At Acre Wood Dental, we utilize Panoramic X-rays, often simply called a "PANO," as an essential diagnostic tool to provide a comprehensive overview of your oral health. Unlike smaller X-rays that focus on individual teeth, a PANO takes a single, broad image that captures your entire mouth in one shot. This includes all your upper and lower teeth, both jaws, your temporomandibular (TMJ) joints, nasal area, and even your sinuses.
This wide-angle view allows our dentists to detect a variety of conditions that might not be visible on smaller X-rays, such as impacted wisdom teeth, bone abnormalities, cysts, tumors, or fractures in the jaw. It's particularly valuable for evaluating overall development, planning orthodontic treatment (like braces or clear aligners), assessing for dental implants, and identifying potential jaw joint health concerns. The process is comfortable and quick, as you simply stand or sit still while the imaging arm rotates around your head, providing us with a valuable "big picture" perspective for thorough diagnoses and effective treatment planning.
FMX
To gain the most thorough understanding of your dental health, Acre Wood Dental relies on Full Mouth Series (FMX) X-rays. This isn't just a single image; an FMX involves taking a precise set of 18-20 individual X-rays that collectively capture every aspect of your oral cavity. This comprehensive series includes "bitewing" X-rays, which are ideal for pinpointing cavities between teeth and assessing bone changes from gum disease, alongside "periapical" X-rays that show the entire tooth, from crown to root tip, revealing issues like infections or abscesses in the surrounding bone. By combining these diverse views, an FMX serves as an indispensable diagnostic tool, particularly for new patients, allowing our dentists to uncover subtle problems such as early decay, hidden infections, bone loss, or other abnormalities that less extensive imaging might miss. This ultimately ensures a more accurate diagnosis and a personalized treatment plan for your best possible oral health.
BMX
For effective and regular monitoring of your oral health, Acre Wood Dental in Temple consistently incorporates Bitewing X-rays (BMX) into our routine dental exams. Bitewing X-rays are specifically engineered to display the crowns of your upper and lower back teeth, along with the crucial bone supporting them. The "bitewing" name comes from the small tab you gently bite down on, which positions the X-ray sensor perfectly to capture images of the areas where your teeth touch. This focused perspective is exceptionally valuable for catching common issues like cavities developing between teeth – places often invisible during a standard visual check – and early indicators of bone loss from gum disease. By taking these essential images periodically, typically once a year, we're able to spot problems early, often when they're minor and simpler to address, helping you keep your smile healthy with less extensive treatment.
Intraoral Imaging
For incredibly detailed and precise insights into your dental health, Acre Wood Dental regularly uses intraoral imaging, a cornerstone of our comprehensive care. This essential imaging involves capturing high-resolution pictures directly from inside your mouth. Using various types of intraoral images provides us a sharp, close-up view of different areas of your teeth, roots, and the surrounding bone.
For example, Bitewing X-rays (BMX) are invaluable for spotting cavities forming between your back teeth and detecting early signs of gum disease. Meanwhile, Periapical X-rays (PAs) provide a complete picture of an individual tooth, from its crown all the way to the tip of its root, which is critical for identifying infection, abscesses, or other issues at the root end. Even though the sensor is placed inside your mouth, our digital intraoral X-rays expose you to significantly less radiation than older film-based methods. This advanced imaging allows our dentists to pinpoint even subtle problems early, leading to accurate diagnoses and precise, effective treatment plans for your best oral health.
Experience Advanced Dentistry in Temple, TX
If you're looking for a dental practice that seamlessly combines compassionate, patient-centered care with the very best in modern dental technology, we invite you to experience Acre Wood Dental. During your consultation, we'll discuss your treatment needs and how our advanced tools can optimize your oral health and transform your dental experience. Schedule your consultation with our office today!
