Southwind Dental Care – Using the Latest in Dental Technology

Technology is always moving forward, and at Southwind Dental Care we strive to move with it. In keeping up with the latest technology, we are able to provide our patients with safer, more effective dentistry that allows for greater comfort and a faster, less painful recovery.

• Armour Bite Technology from Underarmour.com
• Zoom!®
• AMD Diode Soft Tissue Lasers
• Isolite™ System
• Silent Nite Snore Guard
• DIAGNOdent® Laser and Air Abrasion
• Intraoral Camera
• Digital X-Rays

Armour Bite Technology from UnderArmour.com

Your jaw is the key… unlock the power you never knew was there.

No one ever told you that your jaw could perform better. That’s because no one knew. Hundreds of years ago, a few people were on to something: Ancient Greek athletes who bit down on leather straps for an edge during competition; Viking and Roman warriors who clamped down on leather bits for focus on the battlefield. They knew something here worked, but the concept itself never evolved. Until now.

Performance Mouthwear has been engineered to unlock your power and potential. It’s all in you, but blocked by one of the human body’s instinctive reflex systems – teeth-clenching. With safe, custom-built Performance Mouthwear, athletes in any sport – from football to golf to hockey – can capitalize on innovation that makes you stronger, faster and better.

Zoom!®

The Zoom!® teeth whitening system uses a unique hydrogen peroxide-based gel and specialized light to whiten teeth dramatically after less than an hour. In addition to the in-office Zoom!® teeth whitening system, Southwind Dental Care offers the Zoom!® Weekender Kit, including trays that we customize to fit your mouth. This alternative to the in-office procedure allows you to whiten your teeth in the comfort of your own home and at your own convenience.

AMD Diode Soft Tissue Layers

Soft Tissue Dental Lasers: Rarely in dentistry does a clinical tool emerge with so many possibilities for treatment. Soft tissue dental lasers are already known for precision cuts with gum tissue, eliminating bleeding at the site and reducing healing time. Dental diode lasers are also being used to help sterilize canals in endodontics, treat periodontal disease, and aid in tooth whitening.

Isolite™ System

The Isolite™ System makes dental examinations faster and easier for both dentists and patients. A specialized mouthpiece lights up the inside of the patient's mouth, and allows him or her to relax the jaw muscles. Plus, the Isolite™ System keeps the throat clear of debris and features a suction element that eliminates the need for dams and cotton balls. With the time saved by the Isolite™ System, the dentist can finish faster; plus, the patient is more relaxed and comfortable.

Silent Nite Snore Guard

Silent Nite®, by Glidewell Dental Labs is an affordable, custom-made snore prevention device, which is flexible, thin and comfortable for the wearer. Silent Nite has been giving better sleeps since 1996 with an 80% success rate. It is easy to use with greater strength and flexibility. Studies have shown that Silent Nite provides increased comfort and durability.

DIAGNOdent® Laser and Air Abrasion

These tools allow our dentists to diagnose and treat dental problems more accurately than ever before, without the pain and discomfort traditionally associated with going to the dentist. With studies showing it to be more than 90 percent accurate, compared to 50 to 70 percent for traditional exams, the DIAGNOdent® laser allows us to detect cavities earlier and keep your teeth healthier. We can then treat these tiny cavities with a process called air abrasion, which eliminates the cavity with a stream of air and special powder. Much gentler than previous methods, patients rarely require anesthesia for either of these procedures. The DIAGNOdent® laser and air abrasion system are delicate enough to identify and treat much smaller areas of decay than previously thought possible, letting our dentists keep these small dental problems from becoming big ones.

Intraoral Camera

This new development allows both the dentist and the patient to see inside the mouth. A tiny camera takes detailed pictures from inside the patient's mouth, allowing for greater accuracy in the examination and giving patients a unique, clear view of their own dental health. The intraoral camera also uses specialized software that can assist in diagnoses and recommend treatment, in addition to providing the dentist and patient with a clear view of the teeth and gums.

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Digital X-Rays

Dental radiographs, or X-rays, are an important part of a thorough dental examination. A full set of X-rays is usually required for patients who are new to a dental practice, or who need extensive treatment. Two to four follow-up or check-up X-rays called "bite-wings" are necessary every 6-18 months, depending on each individual patient’s needs. The most common questions concerning dental X-rays deal with: why they are needed, the amount of radiation exposure, the safety during pregnancy, and recently, the benefit of digital X-ray technology.