Technology

Panoramic x-rays offer a complete view of all your teeth, jawbone, and joints in one image. Our dentists typically recommend updating these x-rays every five years. 

A full view of your teeth is helpful when planning orthodontic treatment, oral surgeries, and diagnosing cysts and other dental anomalies. 

Digital x-rays provide a safe and efficient internal look at your oral health. Today's digital images emit 90 percent less radiation than film x-rays, and they are immediately available for quick diagnosis of potential problems.

We're also thrilled that today's digital images leave a smaller footprint on our environment because they don't require chemicals for development. 

At Dentistry at Alton Towers, we understand that dental visits are not pleasant and stress-free for every patient. Many people experience anxiety or fear about their dental visits, and that's why we offer several options for sedation dentistry in Scarborough. Dental sedation can help you relax and feel at ease in the dental chair so you can comfortably complete the treatment you need to maintain a healthy and problem-free smile.

Dental sedation in Scarborough includes these options:

• Nitrous oxide—Our lightest sedation option is a breathable mixture of oxygen and nitrous oxide that helps you relax during dental procedures without leaving lasting side effects. 
• Oral sedation–A deeper level of relaxation that keeps you responsive while you feel like you're sleeping. Delivered through a pill taken an hour before your treatment procedure. 
• IV sedation–The deepest sedation we offer, with medication delivered intravenously. It is an ideal option for those with severe dental phobia, special needs, significant gag reflexes, and extensive treatment plans. 

If you choose oral or IV sedation, you'll need to pre-arrange transportation to and from your dental appointment. Our dentists can help you decide which level of sedation would be best for your needs. Contact our team at (416) 297-5855 for more information. 

Digital records provide a safe and efficient way for our team to collect and store patient information. We can also quickly access and share information with other pertinent providers when necessary. 

Quick access to dental records also helps us to more effectively diagnose problems and communicate treatment needs, providing more efficiency and ease for our patients. 

Televisions in our treatment rooms allow us to share x-rays, photos, and other information with our patients easily and efficiently. 

Patients can also use them to enjoy programs as a distraction during complicated treatment procedures. 

Imagine being able to see and understand what your dentist sees!

The intraoral camera allows us to show you full-colour images of exactly what we see happening with your teeth. This helps you better understand your treatment needs so you can make the right decisions for your smile. 

Have you ever had to take an uncomfortable and messy impression of your teeth for a crown or orthodontic treatment? Those days are now gone with digital impressions! 

Our dentists in Scarborough now scan a 3-D image of your teeth, which we can use to design restorations and send our specifications directly to the dental lab. This makes treatment comfortable, effective, and efficient for our patients. 

Did you know that root canal treatment in Scarborough is more comfortable and efficient than it ever was before? It's true! Our dentists use electric rotary endodontic tools that help us make the process stress-free. 

Nickel-titanium tools are flexible, unlike stainless steel tools used in the past, so the procedure is much more comfortable. Since the tools are electric, they get the job done quicker, providing better efficiency for our patients.