Advances in technology have changed the way we do just about everything in the last few decades. Dentistry is no exception!
When you visit Park Place Dental, you have access to some of the most cutting-edge technology available in dentistry today. Before deciding to invest in any new equipment, we ask ourselves one important question, "How will this make our patients' visits more efficient and less stressful?"
Your comfort matters to us, and we think you'll find that the technology we work with really does make dental care easier!
Sedation Dentistry
Do you experience dental anxiety? Modern dentistry now offers so many options for keeping you comfortable that there's no need for you to ever let anxiety prevent you from making dental appointments.
Nitrous Oxide
Nitrous oxide is an odorless gas that's mixed with oxygen and inhaled through a small nasal tube that sits under your nostrils. Nitrous is the mildest, yet extremely effective, form of sedation. will not put you to sleep. You will remain alert enough to communicate with our team, but you will enjoy a calming sense of well-being that helps you relax, which allows us to do our work as efficiently as possible. Dr. Joo is trained to administer nitrous oxide safely, and during your procedure, a member of our team will be right there with you to monitor your progress.
IV Sedation
IV sedation is the way to go if you experience intense anxiety or just want to go to sleep during your procedure. Dr. Joo is qualified to administer IV sedation right here in our office so you don't have to visit another doctor to get the anxiety relief you need. IV sedation doesn't just help with your anxiety, either. It allows Dr. Joo to work freely, allowing him to perform your treatment more efficiently and cutting down the time usually needed for certain procedures.
TVs in Treatment Rooms
We've found that, for people who are only mildly anxious, a distraction from what's going on around them during their dental procedure is one of the most effective ways to help them relax. If you're one of those people, you'll enjoy the diversion that TVs in our treatment rooms provide.
CT Scanner
Our computed tomography (CT) scanner provides clear and immediate 3-D images that our dentists use for several types of dental procedures, such as planning orthodontic treatment and implant placement surgeries and identifying abnormalities like cysts or tumours.
3-D images can help our dentists to make better diagnoses, which can streamline procedures and make dental treatments more pleasant, efficient, and comfortable. CT scanning is something most Etobicoke dental offices don't offer, so we're excited to bring this advanced service to our patients!
CEREC Same-Day Dental Crowns
The wait for dental crowns is over!
Park Place Dental offers innovative CEREC technology that allows us to design, fabricate, and mill a custom crown here at our Barrie, ON, dental clinic while you wait, so you'll leave the same day with a beautiful and fully functioning tooth that you can immediately enjoy and rely on.
CEREC uses 3-D imaging to capture an impression of your tooth, so we no longer have to use the messy and uncomfortable impression material we used in the past. And same-day crowns mean that you won't have to endure wearing an uncomfortable temporary crown for weeks while a dental lab makes your restoration.
We're excited to bring you state-of-the-art technology that streamlines procedures and protects your time!
Rotary Endodontics
If you’ve ever had a root canal, you probably didn’t think too much about the tools your dentist used. The traditional method is to use stainless steel manual files. However, at Park Place Dental, we use rotary endodontic technology that makes your treatment more comfortable.
Rotary endodontics are electrically powered instruments equipped with a nickel-titanium tip, which is up to five times more flexible than traditional stainless steel tools. This flexibility combined with the unique movement of the rotary instrument makes for a more efficient and reliable procedure.
Panoramic & Cephalometric X-Rays
Panoramic x-rays are used to take highly detailed, two-dimensional images that include the teeth, upper and lower jaws, and surrounding structures and tissues in just one x-ray. Digital panoramic imaging is quick and comfortable and significantly reduces your exposure to radiation.
How Are X-Rays Performed?
The process is easy. We take extra-oral (outside the mouth) x-rays without the need for traditional x-ray films placed in your mouth. This technology is especially beneficial for young children who can’t tolerate intraoral (inside the mouth) x-rays.
A cephalometric x-ray shows the side view of your facial profile, jaw position related to teeth, and size of teeth. It is often used as a diagnostic tool for orthodontic treatment planning.