Dr. Will and his team are committed to our "Leading Oral Healthcare in the Greater Tuscaloosa Area" mission. One of the ways in which we provide the best that dentistry has to offer is through state-of-the-art technology. Using the latest techniques and equipment allows us to streamline procedures, making your time in the dental chair more efficient and effective.
You can learn about some of the technology we use at Vandervoort Family Dentistry here, and our team is also happy to answer any questions you have about your treatment or dental procedures we offer.
Digital X-Rays and Sensors
Digital x-rays allow us to see internally what's going on with your dental health. The images are readily available for us to share with you on the televisions in our treatment rooms. Digital x-rays play an integral role in helping us protect your dental health, as our dentists use them for diagnosis and as a baseline for monitoring your dental health.
CBCT Cone Beam Technology
CBCT cone beam technology provides our dentists with 3-D images that they can use for treatment planning for oral surgery, dental implant placement, root canal treatment and other sensitive procedures.
Using 3-D imaging to plan treatment procedures ahead of time means our patients spend less time in the dental chair because procedures are completed with more precision and accuracy. It also ensures the best treatment outcomes and enhances the success rate of more complicated treatment procedures.
Panoramic X-Ray
A panoramic x-ray provides a complete picture of your teeth, jawbone, sinus structures, and soft tissues in one image. This x-ray can help plan orthodontic treatment and oral surgeries such as wisdom teeth removal.
Nitrous Oxide Sedation
Have you ever felt nervous or anxious about visiting the dentist?
Nitrous oxide sedation takes the edge off, helps you relax and feel at ease, and can make most treatment procedures comfortable without lingering side effects plaguing you afterward.
Talk with our dentists if you feel like you or a loved one could benefit from dental sedation in Tuscaloosa with nitrous oxide.
Digital Records
Digital records are a fast, effective, and safe way for us to keep your dental records on hand for our review. We can also quickly and efficiently share them with pertinent providers if needed.
Intraoral Camera
If you could see inside your mouth, wouldn't it be easier to understand your treatment needs? Well, now you can! Our pen-like intraoral camera fits easily inside your mouth and delivers full-color photos of your teeth and soft tissues.
Our dentists can share the photos and their findings with you on the television monitors in our treatment rooms so you can better understand your treatment needs and make on-the-spot decisions about the best procedures for your smile.
Digital Impressions
Digital impressions take the mess and discomfort out of taking an impression of your teeth. Now, we can scan a 3-D image of your tooth, eliminating the need for goopy impression material.
The digital impression helps us design crowns and other restorations with precision and accuracy so you can enjoy your restoration for many years.
Rotary Endodontics
Modern dentistry makes root canal treatment more comfortable with rotary endodontic tools. These light, flexible nickel-titanium hand tools help our dentists reach the inner canals of your tooth in the most comfortable manner.
And because they're electric, we can complete your root canal procedure much more efficiently.
Televisions in Treatment Rooms
The purpose of televisions in our treatment rooms is to allow us to display color photos or x-rays of your teeth so you can see them and better understand your treatment needs.
IV Sedation
IV sedation provides the deepest level of relaxation for patients who suffer from severe anxiety or have special needs. Dr. Will is licensed and certified to provide IV sedation at our Tuscaloosa dental office so you can receive your treatment feeling comfortable and at ease.
The medication is delivered intravenously during IV sedation. Dr. Will can adjust it throughout your procedures while monitoring your heart rate and vital signs the entire time. Patients enjoy relaxation that feels as if they're sleeping, yet they're still responsive.