Solace Dental Urbandale IA

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Dentistry Urbandale IA

Dental Technology Urbandale, IA

Dental technology is continually advancing. This results in you spending much less time in the dental chair while being more comfortable than ever! You will also experience much faster healing and greater precision in your treatment.

Digital Radiography for Much Less Radiation

Digital Dental Xrays Urbandale IAWe feature digital X-rays at our practice. With this technology, a digital image is taken of your smile with a sensor and downloaded to our computer, where it can be immediately accessed. We can also view your entire mouth in one image, including the upper and lower jaws, using panoramic digital X-rays. These methods result in 75% less radiation than traditional X-rays. There is no waiting time for images to develop and no more chemical waste to pollute the environment.


Intra-Oral Camera – See What Work Needs to be Completed

Dr. Skinner works closely with patients to create a bond of teamwork. One of the ways he brings this about is through the use of a high-tech tool called the intra-oral camera. This amazing device is a small video camera that displays a closeup picture of the inside of your mouth. Both you and the dentist can see what work needs to be done and which teeth are healthy. You then participate in each dental decision. You’ll love how this technology works!


Goodbye to Goopy Impressions!

The TRIOS™ digital impression system eliminates the uncomfortable challenge of tray-and-putty impressions for such things as clear aligners, crowns, or whitening trays. With the TRIOS, we take a highly precise digital impression that all but guarantees a perfect fit and a much faster dental visit!


Concerned About Knocking Out a Tooth During Sports?

Athletic Mouthguards Dentist Urbandale IAWere you aware that 5 million teeth are knocked out yearly in the U.S. alone? Many sports can be dangerous without the proper protective gear. The one-size-fits-all mouthguards you might see in stores just don’t fit well. Wearing these, proper breathing can be difficult while engaging in sports. In contrast, custom-made sports mouthguards fit well and can be worn for any sport. The ADA recommends wearing custom mouthguards for the following sports: Acrobatics, basketball, boxing, field hockey, football, gymnastics, handball, ice hockey, lacrosse, martial arts, racquetball, rugby, shotputting, skateboarding, skiing, skydiving, soccer, squash, surfing, volleyball, weightlifting, and wrestling.


The Cleanest Your Teeth Can Be!

Our Registered Dental Hygienists use the most effective instruments to get your teeth their cleanest. One such tool is called the Piezo™ scaler. This is an ultra-high frequency instrument that is very effective at removing plaque and tartar build up even in deep pockets and especially under the gum line. You will also spend less time in the chair!


Three-Dimensional Dentistry with Cone Beam Technology!

3-D Dental Imaging Urbandale IAWe are excited to offer 3-D cone beam CT digital imaging technology. Think of this as a three-dimensional X-ray that is much more accurate than regular X-rays, takes a lot less time and does all this with much-reduced radiation exposure. A big advantage of using ultra cone beam images when diagnosing patients and evaluating treatment options is the dentist’s ability to fully see the patient’s anatomy in 3-D, instead of the usual flat, two-dimensional images. This allows for much greater accuracy with all dental treatment, especially implant placement and any oral surgeries.


Headache and Migraine Suffers

Migraine Headache Treatment Urbandale IADr. Skinner offers two options for the prevention of migraine and tension headaches. The first is called “anterior deprogramming” and is done in our office, using an oral device to retrain the TMJ muscles that have been causing your pain.

The other is the NTI™ device. This is an FDA-approved, drug-free treatment you use at night while you sleep. It works by relaxing the muscles under the scalp to prevent the majority of headaches. In clinical trials, 82% of migraine sufferers had headache relief, including a 77% reduction in migraine events. It’s painless, fast, and affordable. If you endure migraines or know someone who does, then ask us about these exciting treatment options.


Have Trouble Staying Awake During the Day?

Sleep Apnea Dental Treatment Urbandale IAIf you or someone you know find yourself falling asleep during the day, or snoring loudly or having interrupted breathing at night, it might be sleep apnea. The standard treatment for sleep apnea has been the CPAP device. The patient is fitted with a machine that pumps a continuous air stream into the patient’s nose or mouth while sleeping. However, many people find this machine uncomfortable and they discontinue the mask.

If you have sleep apnea and have difficulty with your CPAP, modern dentistry has new treatment options such as oral appliances. These appliances are compact acrylic devices that fit over the upper and lower teeth much like an orthodontic retainer or mouthguard. They gently realign your tongue and jaw to open the airway and allow more air flow to the lungs. They are easy to use, easy to clean, and convenient for travel. These have been successful for over 90% of the patients who use them and are a replacement for CPAP machines. If you snore or a physician has diagnosed you with sleep apnea, contact us today to learn more.


Meeting and Exceeding the Highest Standards in Sterilization

We take sterilization very seriously. We mostly employ single use tools. When these can’t be used, we clean and sterilize all instruments after each patient. Our procedures are continually monitored by an independent laboratory. Your safety is our first concern!


Nothing beats an easier, more comfortable dental visit. If you have questions about the latest dental technology, give us a call today at (515) 412-4200.