Technology
- Laser Diagnostics (DIAGNOdent)
- One Day All Porcelain Restorations (CEREC)
- Soft Tissue Laser (ODYSSEY)
- Digital Radiography (SCHICK)
- Dental Implants (placement and restoration)
- Accelerated Whitening (ZOOM II)
- At Home Whitening (DAY WHITE)
- Velscope
Laser Diagnostics ( DIAGNOdent)
Dr. Meriwether and his staff believe the most important step in a healthy mouth is prevention. We employ the very latest diagnostic tools, including DIAGNOdent, a harmless laser scanner, which will help us with the early detection of decay during a simple, fast and painless examination.
DIAGNOdent makes it possible for Dr. Meriwether to detect even the smallest lesions at the earliest stage, enabling us to protect and preserve your teeth and smile. Detecting tooth decay at an earlier stage, before the tooth is damaged from the inside out, helps prevent more extensive procedures, as well as preserve the unaffected parts of the tooth.
One Day All Porcelain Restorations (CEREC)
Dr. Meriwether and his staff are committed to finding ways to save you time and money - without compromising the health of your teeth - by utilizing the latest in dental technology.
CEREC, by Sirona Dental System makes it easy for us to treat your dental concerns. CEREC is the first computer-aided system in the world for creating dental restorations — crowns, veneers and inlays — in the office and in just ONE visit. The digital restoration construction occurs while you wait. back to top
Soft Tissue Laser (ODYSSEY)
The Diode Soft Tissue Laser is an innovative dental tool designed to reshape the gum tissue and enhance your smile by making your teeth appear more balanced. Laser treatment is also used for preventive care as well as effective treatment for painful and embarrassing canker sores or fever blisters.
Benefits include a shorter treatment time, faster recovery, and minimum discomfort.back to top
Digital Radiography (SCHICK)
Features like zoom, contrast, measure, colorize and more, make diagnosis easier and more precise. Digital Radiology also offers benefits you simply can’t get with traditional film: up to 90% less radiation and greater patient satisfaction and peace of mind.back to top
Dental Implants (placement and restoration)
Dental implants by NobelBiocare, BioHorizons, and Straumann are an ideal option for people in good general oral health who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason.
Representing one of the most important advances in dentistry, dental implants offer patients the opportunity to once again enjoy a fully functional bite with replacement teeth that look and feel like your own, in addition to renewed self-confidence.
back to topAccelerated Whitening (ZOOM II)
We know everyone could use more time so we’ve made it easy for you to whiten your smile in just one visit! Whiter teeth can take years off your appearance.
This safe and effective system can give patients the instant results they’ve been wanting – an average of eight shades! A specially designed light activates the Zoom! Whitening Gel to gently break down stains on the teeth, and gets your teeth their whitest. learn more
At Home Whitening (DAY WHITE)
Day White is a fast, safe and effective tooth whitening system. The whitening gel is a thick solution, which is applied by the patient at home using a clear and inconspicuous custom filled tray.
The active ingredient in Day White, carbamide peroxide, has been recognized by the FDA for many years as an oral antiseptic and is now used for its superior whitening properties.
Day White brightens your teeth in only 30 minutes twice a day. We’re sure you have questions about your whitening options, so feel free to address them with Dr. Meriwether at your next visit.back to top
Velscope
Each year, over 350,000 people worldwide discover they have oral or pharyngeal cancer. Traditional oral cancer screening using white light is best at detecting readily apparent changes at the tissue surface but, unfortunately, the tissue changes that lead to oral cancer actually start below the surface at the basal membrane. These changes may not be visible to the naked eye until the disease progresses to the surface.
Because of this risk to your health, Dr. Meriwether has recently purchased a state-of-the-art Velscope system. Used in conjunction with a conventional oral cancer screening, Velscope dramatically improves our ability to detect problems at an earlier stage, allowing more effective, more conservative treatment.
An oral cancer examination with a Velscope screening takes very little time, involves no pain or inconvenience, and is very affordable. So let's plan to make it part of your next hygiene appointment. more information