Dental Health Guides
Our Services
Call us today for that whiter & brighter smile you deserve !
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WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Co-diagnosis Technology
- Complete and comprehensive oral exams, including exams for oral cancer, in a fully computerized setting with dual flat screen monitors
- SCHICK and KODAK DIGITAL X-RAY technology providing safe and extremely accurate computer x-rays with up to 90% less x-ray radiation exposure
- KODAK LOGICON decay detection software used with digital x-ray technology in the early detection of decay between teeth
- DIAGNODENT LASER decay detection and diagnosis on the biting surface of teeth
- Tours of your Mouth including CANON digital photography and REVEAL intraoral camera photography
- POWERPOINT dental consultations
- Cosmetic Consultations including VIPERSOFT and KODAK Cosmetic Imaging software to show you the before and after cosmetic possibilities
- Patient Education using the SMILE CHANNEL and CAESY ENTERPRISE & DVD presentations
- Complimentary personalized CAESY CD's of patient education and personal dental information
Please click here for info about Digital x-ray technology
Please click here for info about Diagnodent Laser technology
Please click here for info about Intraoral Camera technology
Whitening Technology
- ZOOM 2 ! in-office tooth whitening procedure which is the same power whitening procedure used in the popular TV series EXTREME MAKEOVER
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Tooth Whitening including WHITE BRITE at-home bleaching technique
- REMBRANDT PROFESSIONAL WHITESTRIPS that are stronger and more effective than over the counter whitestrips
- BRITESMILE whitening maintenance products
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Comfort Technology
- Computer delivered anesthesia through the gentle use of COMPUDENT, better known as the WAND (for those who don't like shots or needles)
- INTRAFLOW HTP anesthesia delivery system (the latest technology in patient pain management) which minimizes facial numbness and discomfort both during and after dental procedures, providing immediate pain relief
- Needle-free, injection-free anesthesia through the gentle use of ORAQiX
- Quiet and graceful KAVO ELECTRIC HANDPIECES used by the doctors when gently preparing teeth
- Drill-free / drill-less / dust-free dentistry including WHISPERJET KCP Air Abrasion or powder cleaning to remove tooth decay and stains (microdentistry technology)
- HYDROBRASION or air/water/silica removal of stain and decay from teeth, most often used without the need for shots or drilling (microdentistry technology)
- ISO-LITE comfort system (alternative to the rubber dam) which helps protect the mouth, gently props the mouth open for comfort, catches water, filling and debris from going down throat in addition to efficiently suctioning, and brightly lights entire mouth
- Do you suffer from pain related to migraine headaches, TMJ disorder, teeth grinding, or clenching? If so, you may be a candidate for BOTOX® Therapeutic treatments. What better person to administer your BOTOX® Therapeutic treatments than a dentist trained in the anatomy of the face and head? In our comfortable office, you can undergo BOTOX® Therapeutic injections to relieve painful conditions triggered by the muscles of the jaw with the added bonus of helping to erase or diminish unwanted frown lines, crow’s feet and forehead creases
Please click here for info about the Wand computer anesthesia
Please click here for info about Air Abrasion technology
Please click here for info about Microdentistry technology
Please click here for info about BOTOX technology
Cosmetic Technology
- Lip Enhancement using dermal fillers such as Restylane, a highly purified form of the naturally occurring substance hyaluronic acid. Used to add volume and plumpness to the skin especially in areas were tissue breakdown associated with age has occurred. Dermal fillers are highly effective at smoothing out the appearance of deep wrinkles and enhancing the fullness of the lips.
- EXTREME SMILE MAKEOVERS
- Cosmetic bonded restorations including white, natural-looking fillings in the front and back of the mouth
- Cosmetic porcelain restorations including natural-looking porcelain veneers, laminants, facings, and 3/4 crowns
- LUMINEERS the no fear porcelain veneer which boasts of no need to prep tooth or get numb
- Cosmetic gum lifts
- Long lasting restorations including non-metal white or gold fillings, inlays, onlays, partial crowns, full crowns, and bridges
- Cosmetic and esthetic lab made temporary crowns and bridges which allows you to see and feel what your new cosmetic smile will be like before the final crowns and bridges are permanently placed
- Custom made white temporary crowns and bridges
- INVISALIGN the clear alternative to braces (without the need for metal brackets and wires) through the use of clear custom aligners that are removable during eating, drinking, brushing and flossing
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Gum disease Technology
- Gum disease screening using chairside computer and voice activation software
- Gum disease therapy(treatment) using ULTRASONIC and PROPHYJET technologies often in accordance with localized antibiotic delivery agents(ie. ARESTIN, ATRIDOX, PERIOCHIP)
- Preventive gum disease therapy prescriptions(ie. PERIOSTAT)
Preventive Technology
- ViziLite Plus oral cancer screening exams identify abnormal tissue, that might develop into oral cancer. An annual ViziLite Plus exam, in combination with a regular visual examination, provides a comprehensive oral screening procedure for patients at increased risk for oral cancer. The ViziLite Plus exam is painless, fast and could help save your life !
- Preventive Sealants (cleaning out all bacteria and stains beforehand)
- Thorough use of DETECTOR decay indicator before any sealant, filling, or restoration is placed to ensure all bacteria, stain, and decay is removed
- Preventive Fluoride treatments, both in-office and prescriptions(ie. PERIOMED prescription fluoride rinse, CONTROL Rx and FLUORIDEX prescription fluoride toothpaste, MI PASTE prescription tooth sensitivity and remineralization technology)
- Teeth cleaning and stain removal for adults and children
- Fresh Breath Program including BREATHRx anti-bad breath products
- Continuing recare tracking to ensure regular dental checkups
- Preventive mouth guards for anti-snoring, sports, tooth wear, and TMJ treatment
Please click here for info about ViziLite Plus technology
Modern & Convenient Technology
- One visit porcelain crowns, partial crowns, inlays, and onlays using CEREC 3D (Computerized CAD CAM 3D technology) without the need for impressions, temporaries, and multiple visits. This technology actually allows us to save your enamel which means there is less need for full coverage crowns. After old, worn out, crack causing metal mercury fillings are removed, your teeth can be re-enamelized without destroying good tooth structure
- Laser Dentistry (SIROLaser) which allows us to provide comfortable management of your gum tissues with impressive reduction in bleeding, discomfort, swelling, and scar formation compared to traditional treatment options. This soft tissue laser is also used to dis-infect gum disease pockets, dis-infect root canal systems, and treat / heal oral ulcers and sores
- Modern Root canal therapy using ROOT ZX computer apex locator with built-in quiet, reversible NiTi rotary instrumentation, ENDOSONICS, and warm sealing/condensation technique
- Oral surgery including simple, difficult, and wisdom tooth extractions
- Ridge augmentation using BIOGRAN and BIOPLANT HTR synthetic bone
Please click here for info about Soft Tissue LASER technology
Please click here for info about CEREC 3D technology
Reconstruction Technology
- Full mouth reconstruction with the utilization of diagnostically waxed models, bite stabilization, and treatment splint therapy
- Dental implant placement and restoration
- Full and Partial dentures including metal and non-metal options
- Same-day denture repairs
Sedation Technology
- Anxiety Free Dentistry (ANXIOLYSIS) through the careful and closely monitored use of medication, in pill form, both the night before and day of your dental appointment
- ORAL CONSCIOUS SEDATION DENTISTRY allows you to obtain the healthy smile of your dreams! Without the worry of being fearful of visiting the dentist. Without the worry of feeling pain or not being numb enough. Without the worry of long, drawn out dental appointments. Without the worry of so many visits that you feel like you will never get that healthy smile you deserve.
- METRONICS AED automatic defibrillator
- Blood Pressure screenings using CRITICARE Pulse Oximeters
SEDATION DENTISTRY allows you to snooze through dental appointments with little or no memory of your dental treatment ...
CALL NOW TO INQUIRE ABOUT HOW YOU CAN ENJOY A WONDERFUL WORRY FREE DENTAL EXPERIENCE!
We have a strong referral network of dental specialists who we call upon, as needed, in order to provide you with a team approach to your dental needs.
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Relax with North Mankato Family Dentistry's Sedation Dentistry
... and wake up to the BEAUTIFUL SMILE you deserve !
Call us now at (507) 625-CARE(2273)
Our caring and trained team of professionals are ready to help you get healthy today !
