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The Role of Technology in Orthodontics
At our orthodontic clinic in Surrey, technology supports every stage of your care.
Digital tools allow us to see your smile in greater detail and better understand how your teeth and bite work together.
With this information, we can create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs and monitor your progress along the way. If adjustments are needed, we can make them thoughtfully and efficiently.
Technology also helps us communicate clearly with you. Thanks to the technology we have onhand, you’ll be able to see what we see, so you feel informed and confident throughout your orthodontic journey.
Digital X-rays
Digital X-ray technology uses digital sensors and a computer to produce detailed, high-quality internal images of your teeth and gums.
Digital X-rays allow your orthodontist to see the position of your teeth under the gums, as well as the surrounding bones, and to make a diagnosis of your orthodontic condition. They also help us identify things that may impact your orthodontic treatment, like developing tooth decay and previous dental restorations. All of this information is essential to diagnosis and treatment planning.
Panoramic X-rays
Panoramic X-ray technology allows your orthodontist to capture a single two-dimensional image that shows all of your mouth's oral structures. This image includes the teeth, the upper and lower jaws, and the surrounding structures and tissues.
Panoramic X-rays are crucial for assessing the presence or absence of specific teeth and their roots, their form and structure, their eruption sequence, and their relationship to one another in the jaws. This provides key insights for treatment planning and assessment.
iTero™ Intraoral Scanner
In the past, patients had to bite into an unpleasant tray of putty to provide dental impressions. With iTero Element Scanner, we can skip the mess and take digital impressions of your teeth instead. Not only does this create a more comfortable experience for our patients, but the results are crisp, accurate, and quick. Here's how it works:
The iTero Element scanner uses a small handheld wand to comfortably capture digital images of your teeth and gums. As we scan, you can see your smile appear on screen in real time. The system creates a 3D model of your mouth to help us plan your treatment and can even show a preview of how your smile may look after Invisalign or other orthodontic care.
Doxy® Virtual Appointments
Doxy is a virtual care platform that allows our Invisalign patients to connect with Dr. Williams remotely. Using your smartphone or computer, you can attend appointments from the comfort of home!
Virtual appointments with Doxy enable your orthodontist to check your Invisalign progress, review photos or scans of your teeth, answer questions, and make treatment recommendations in real time. This technology is especially helpful for routine check-ins, aligner tracking, and addressing minor concerns between in-office visits.
By incorporating Doxy into Invisalign treatment, we’re able to offer greater flexibility and convenience while still maintaining close clinical oversight. It’s a modern, patient-friendly approach to orthodontic care that helps keep your treatment on track, no matter where you are.
