Think back to the last time you needed a dental crown or a custom night guard: You might remember the goopy, gag-inducing putty used to take impressions of your teeth. Thankfully, there’s a way to create a precise, 3D model of your mouth with zero mess or stress.
At LA Dental Town in East Los Angeles, California, we’re proud to offer our patients the latest advancements in dental technology, including fast and comfortable digital scans. Our providers use state-of-the-art intraoral scanners to map out your teeth and gums for perfectly fitting restorations and custom appliances.
Are you ready to say goodbye to the traditional messy impression process? You’re not the only one: Research shows that 84% of patients prefer digital scans. Here, we highlight the advantages of digital scans.
Dental anxiety is common, and for many patients, the standard method for taking impressions adds significant stress to the experience. Digital scans remove that element from the equation, helping you feel more confident about your treatment.
Instead of having you bite down on a tray of thick, unpleasant-tasting putty, we use a handheld wand that glides over the surfaces of your teeth to scan them. You’re in control throughout the process — if you need to stop, take a breath, or swallow at any point, we can easily pause and resume the scan without having to start over.
Our digital scans are the perfect option for those who value a comfortable visit with minimal time spent in the chair. If you’ve been putting off a procedure due to anxiety over bulky trays and messy goop, there’s no longer any reason to wait.
In addition to the mess and discomfort, traditional impressions aren’t always the most exact. The materials used are prone to warping and air bubbles, which often means having to repeat the entire process or ending up with a restoration that doesn’t fit properly.
Ill-fitting crowns and veneers aren’t just a cosmetic or comfort issue. They can create microscopic gaps where plaque and bacteria accumulate, increasing the risk of decay and gum disease.
Digital scans capture thousands of data points per second to create a perfect, high-resolution image of your mouth’s structure. This superior level of precision ensures a flawless fit that protects your oral health long-term.
As soon as your scan is complete, the software generates a detailed, interactive model on a screen for you to see. With that visual, we can walk you through your treatment plan in real time, so you can ask questions and gain a better understanding of the procedure.
One of the greatest advantages of digital scanning is its speed and efficiency. Instead of packing and shipping a physical mold, we can instantly and securely transfer the file to our lab partners or our in-house milling machine for production.
This means you spend less time waiting for your restoration or appliance to be created and more time enjoying your new and improved smile.
Experience the difference digital scans can make during your next dental procedure. Contact us today to schedule a consultation at LA Dental Town, where your comfort and oral health are always our top priorities.
