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Technology has enhanced how we live our lives and receive specific treatments. With the advancement of orthodontic technology, our orthodontist, Dr. Wendy Oakes, can help each of her patients with complete care and accuracy. At WOW Orthodontics, we utilize our advanced orthodontic technology in Brentwood, Tennessee. If you are looking for an orthodontist whose office offers orthodontic technology, look no further than WOW Orthodontics.
At our office, we offer a variety of advanced technologies that can help us identify and diagnose with more accuracy and help you with your smile with total, proper care. We offer digital X-rays, iTero, and CBCT Scanner.
Digital X-rays use digital sensors instead of traditional film. This technology provides a much clearer image, with up to 90% less radiation exposure. Digital X-rays also allow orthodontists to zoom in and out or adjust brightness and contrast levels, making identifying and diagnosing any underlying issues easier. This technology is fast, convenient, and provides instant results, making the treatment process much more efficient for the orthodontist and patient.
iTero is a digital scanner that replaces traditional impressions, making the impression process more accessible and comfortable for patients. The iTero scanner captures accurate images of the teeth and bite in just a few minutes, eliminating the need for messy and uncomfortable impressions. This technology increases the accuracy and efficiency of the treatment process and improves the patient experience.
CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography) Scanner is an imaging technology that provides highly detailed 3D images of the teeth, jaws, and surrounding structures. This technology offers much more detail than traditional X-rays, making it easier for orthodontists to diagnose and plan treatments for more complex cases. The CBCT scanner also helps to minimize the number of visits a patient needs to make, as orthodontists can plan their treatment more efficiently based on the 3D images. This reduces the overall treatment time and increases patient satisfaction.
At WOW Orthodontics, we use the best that modern technology has to offer so that our patients can enjoy the excellent dental care they deserve. At the end of the day, it all comes down to patient comfort, and Dr. Oakes uses these items on a daily basis to make sure that each patient has a comfortable, rewarding experience.
Standard digital X-rays are taken one at a time and pieced together, but the digital panorex X-ray machine takes a panoramic picture of your entire mouth. Think of a panoramic picture of the Nashville skyline, but instead, this one is of your teeth! The panorex works by using a half-circle motion to capture a single image that includes your entire mouth and reduces radiation exposure by up to 90% (compared to standard X-rays).
Dr. Oakes uses the CBCT Scan – 3D Imaging System to help more accurately guide the movement of your teeth into place. CBCT Scan allows Dr. Oakes to take 3D images of your whole mouth without taking multiple X-rays. CBCT helps you to see what is normally unable to be seen with a traditional X-ray. It provides a birds-eye-view of an impacted tooth, an extra tooth, airway evaluation, condylar alignment, and much more. It is a critical tool that is used with cleft palate patients as well.
Advanced orthodontic technology has improved the quality of orthodontic treatment for orthodontists and their patients. With our advanced technology in our office, we can help each patient fully, ensuring comfortability and accuracy for treatment. Dr. Wilhelm and her team proudly deliver better treatment plans for all our patients with our enhanced technology.
Please schedule a consultation with us today and experience the advanced orthodontic technology we have to offer!
We are proud to offer the latest in dental technology, the iTero Invisalign scanner. For you, that means no more gooey impressions, more effective treatment, and aligners that are made faster so you can start treatment sooner. Once you decide that Invisalign is the best treatment option for you, an assistant will scan your entire mouth. She will show you exactly how your bite fits together, as well as any problem areas that we will be addressing. In approximately 10 minutes, your treatment plan will be ready for Dr. Oakes to make adjustments and approve. She will make each individual movement of your teeth with these personalized aligners.
Parents also love being able to whiten their smiles while waiting on their kiddo!
Achieving a brighter smile is now easier than ever! If you want a whiter smile once you complete treatment Zoom! Whitening at our office is the answer. You have full control of the shade you want to achieve to give you the final, perfect touch to your smile.
Creating Nashville’s Brightest Smiles
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Tue: 8:00am–5:00pm
Wed: 7:30am–3:30pm
Thu: 8:00am–5:00pm
Fri: Closed
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
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