Modern
Dental Care is a careful blend of High-Tech procedures with
old-fashioned care. At Village Smiles, Dr. Schwedfeger and his team
make every effort to ensure that you receive state-of-the-art dentistry
with maximum comfort and care.
Digital X-Rays
Dr. Schwedfeger and his team at Village Smiles are absolutely amazed
at their enhanced ability to diagnose dental disease with digital
X-rays. Dental caries (tooth decay) can be diagnosed earlier with
digital technology than with conventional film-based dental X-rays.
Therefore, if you need a filling to repair the damage from decay, the
earlier diagnosis usually means a smaller restoration (filling) than
before. Another major advantage of digital dental X-rays is the amount
of radiation needed to take the image is significantly reduced. Safety
has always remained a commitment at Village Smiles. Patients can now
clearly see their X-rays on large computer monitors in each dental
room. We can also greatly magnify a digital X-ray image to better
explain dental problems to our patients.
Electric Handpieces
Dental electric handpieces (drills) are a major advancement over
conventional air drills. The first thing most patients notice is that
the electric drill is much quieter than the high-pitched shrill
produced by traditional dental drills. The dentists that use electric
handpieces find the dental bur produces a more accurate cut with less
vibration transmitted to the tooth. Therefore, allowing us to produce
great dental restorations.
Lasers
At
Village Smiles, our ongoing commitment is to provide our patients with
the best possible care, and we’re pleased to offer the benefits of the
dental laser. Since 1990, dental lasers have been used to perform
millions of procedures in the United States and more than 20 other
countries throughout the world. The Pulsemaster Nd:YAG Laser is very
precise and allows us to treat gum disease earlier than before. During
periodontal (gum) treatment, the Nd:YAG is exact, with virtually no
bleeding. This means we can see the involved tissue more clearly, you
won’t need stitches afterward, and healing is accelerated. While some
people may still need anesthetic during laser gum treatment, many
forego it altogether. This laser is also used to reshape the gums to
make the cosmetic work look perfect.
Intraoral Camera
Early
diagnosis is the key to more conservative and less costly treatment.
Our intraoral camera is a small camera wand about the size of a pen. It
enables us to look at a tooth and magnify the tooth 40 times its size.
Beginning decay and early tooth cracks appear on a video monitor right
in front of you. For the first time, you can actually see your tooth
problems and better understand the treatment necessary.
Surgical Telescopes
Dr. Schwedfeger wears special ultra-magnified glasses that allow him to treat your dental problems with better precision.
Digital Photography
The digital camera has been a wonderful communication tool in our
office. Dr. Schwedfeger can show his patients before and after
photographs immediately after their treatment is complete. These
instant pictures are very helpful in communicating with your dental
insurance company and improving the porcelain crowns and veneers made
in the dental laboratory.
Patient Education System-CAESY
Each treatment room has a computer monitor connected to a patient
education DVD system. If you have any questions about your present or
future dentistry, our team would be more than happy to explain and play
the video on the monitor. If you would like additional information, we
can copy this information onto a CD for you to watch at home.
You always made us feel at home with the best dental care in the world to boot!
— The Leferman Family