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Modern Dentistry with Gentle Care

Modern Dentistry with Gentle Care

The use of modern technology in dentistry can change the way you bite and chew down on your food and helps you maintain good oral hygiene. 


When was the last time you had a great experience at a dentists' appointment? The answer might be more complicated than expected because we all had at least one unpleasant experience at the office. But did you know that dental procedures don't have to hurt? 

Many people tend to put off their dentists' appointments because they are scared of the pain and uncomfortable procedures. However, it is best to consult your dentists as soon as the problem arises. This will allow the dentist to develop a treatment plan that is precise, predictable, and comfortable for you. 

How Modern Dentistry Has Shaped Dental Procedures?

Dentistry has a massive transformation thanks to the latest advances in technology and limited chairside time. Even a minor dental treatment can have a lasting impact on your dental health and offer longevity and an overall sense of well-being. The use of modern technology can change the way you bite and chew down on your food and helps you maintain good oral hygiene. 

Cosmetic Dentistry

With recent advances, cosmetic dentistry is also on the rise. Modern dental practices can significantly improve the appearance of your teeth. It doesn't only require dental skills but also an artists' touch for the optimal appearance of a patient's smile. A good dentist ought to have details about the underlying structures and procedures as well as an artistic touch to his work. 

Invisalign

Invisalign is another advancement in modern dentistry which allows dentists to customise a treatment option for your malaligned and crooked teeth with the help of digital software. The availability of the results even before beginning the procedure provides the patients with great confidence in the dental procedure. 

Digital Anaesthesia

Now digital anaesthesia has paved the way for dental procedures, so no one has to face their fear of needles and feel uncomfortable with the lack of sensation for hours. Digital anaesthesia numbs the specific tooth or section which requires work. Meanwhile, making it easier for the patient to eat or talk with a numb mouth even after minutes of the dental procedure. 

Advance Diagnostic Practices

While diagnostics are a core of dental treatments, it allows the dentist to visualise the problem and develop an intervention. With modern technology, it is now easier to make 3D pictures of the mouth with the help of digital scanners. The accurate precision and correct assessment of the dental structures are crucial to the most suitable dental procedure for the patients. 

Low radiation digital scanning with the help of cone-beam CT provides us with detailed mouth and jaw structures. Computer-guided surgery is another way to implement the 3D planned treatment to the mouth. Such precise and accurate dental procedures make the work more efficient for the dentists and easier for patients. 

Dr Rida Qamar

The author is contributing writer at Dental News Pakistan and can be reached at Ridaqamar100@gmail.com