When you seek care at our office, you are assured that Dr. Skees and staff utilize the latest in technology to enhance the quality and fit for your dental care.

Our practice uses high-power microscopes to enhance the precision of patient care.

Dentistry is micro-surgery. Using a microscope that is similar to the one an ophthalmologist uses enables us to create dental restorations with incredibly precise fit and finish. You just can’t fulfill that level of care with the naked eye.

In addition to allowing precise, close-up work, the microscope directs a beam of light directly on the teeth, minimizing glare for you.

DIGITAL IMAGING

Dr. Skees chooses carefully which and when radiographs are taken. There are many guidelines that we follow. Radiographs allow us to see everything we cannot see with our own eyes. Radiographs enable us to detect cavities in between your teeth, determine bone level, and analyze the health of your bone. We can also examine the roots and nerves of teeth, diagnose lesions such as cysts or tumors, as well as assess damage when trauma occurs.

Dental radiographs are invaluable aids in diagnosing, treating, and maintaining dental health. Exposure time for dental radiographs is extremely minimal. Dr. Skees utilizes Digital Imaging Technologies within the office. With digital imaging, exposure time is about 50 percent less when compared to traditional radiographs. Digital imaging can also help us retrieve valuable diagnostic information. We may be able to see cavities better.

Digital imaging allows us to store patient images and enables us to quickly and easily transfer them to specialists or insurance companies.

Digital X-Rays:

Digital X-rays offer more precision since we view the image on a computer monitor, instead of holding up a 35mm film up to the light. Digital X-rays result in 1/6th the radiation exposure to you.

CBCT (Cone Beam 3D imaging)

Dr. Skees has the latest technology to thoroughly diagnose the entire oral cavity. With this 3D imagining, she is able to see the temporomandibular joints, the sinus cavities, and the roots of the teeth all without having to use the large intraoral sensors. This means you can come to the dentist and be diagnosed properly without gagging on the large x-ray sensors!!! 

INTRAORAL CAMERA

Many patients, especially younger patients, are very familiar with the latest technology and are comfortable with the high-tech practice. Computers and TV screens are their primary method of information processing.

Dr. Skees utilizes Intraoral Camera technology that helps enhance your understanding of your diagnosis. An Intraoral Camera is a very small camera – in some cases, just a few millimeters long. An Intraoral Camera allows our practice to view clear, precise images of your mouth, teeth, and gums, for us to accurately make a diagnosis. With clear, defined, enlarged images, you see details that may be missed by standard mirror examinations. This can mean faster diagnosis with less chair time for you!

Intraoral cameras also enable our practice to save your images in our office computer to provide a permanent record of treatments. These images can be printed for you, other specialists, and your lab or insurance companies.

SAME DAY CROWNS/BRIDGES

Many times it is inconvenient to come back two to three trips to get dental work completed. Dr. Skees offers Cerec (same day) full porcelain/zirconia crowns to help with that convenience. After completing a treatment plan, she will discuss in detail the most efficient way to get your work completed. Together, you and she will come up with the plan that best suits your needs.