Dental Technology in Oconomowoc, WI | Expert Smile

Expert Smile Designs uses modern dental technology in Oconomowoc, WI across diagnosis and treatment planning, with Dr. Tom A. Stamas and Dr. Paul Stamas practising at 1020 Oconomowoc Parkway.

Five systems are in use, and each addresses a specific limitation of examining a mouth by eye alone.

DIAGNOdent™ laser cavity detection uses laser fluorescence to identify decay at an early stage, including in the narrow grooves of back teeth where it is difficult to see and where a dental probe cannot always reach. Finding decay earlier generally means treating it more simply — a small filling instead of a crown.

Digital X-rays replace film with electronic sensors. The images appear on screen almost immediately, can be enlarged and adjusted to show detail, and involve significantly less radiation than conventional film radiography. They also make it practical to show a patient what the dentist is looking at, rather than describing it.

An intraoral camera does the same thing for the visible parts of the mouth. A small camera relays a magnified view onto a screen, so a cracked filling or an area of inflamed gum is something the patient can see directly. Most people find a treatment recommendation easier to follow when they have seen the reason for it.

Tekscan® measures the bite digitally. Rather than relying on articulating paper to mark where teeth contact, it records where contact occurs, how forcefully, and in what sequence as the jaw closes. That level of detail matters when adjusting restorations or investigating an uneven bite.

TMJ Scan and Joint Vibration Analysis records how the jaw joints move and the vibrations they produce during movement. Combined with Tekscan, it gives the practice unusually good diagnostic coverage of jaw and bite problems — more than most general dental practices have available.

The practice’s stated reason for investing in dental technology in Oconomowoc, WI is patient comfort, and in practice that works in two directions. Better diagnosis means problems are caught while treatment is still minor. And being able to show someone the image rather than describe the finding removes a good deal of the uncertainty that makes dental visits stressful.

The technology supports the full range of services — general and family dentistry, restorative work including crowns, implants and bridges, cosmetic treatment such as Invisalign® and teeth whitening, and TMJ assessment.

Recognised as a Top Dentist by MKE Lifestyle magazine, Expert Smile Designs treats patients from across Waukesha County’s Lake Country, including Delafield, Hartland, Dousman and Watertown.

To find out more about the dental technology in Oconomowoc, WI used at the practice, call 262-567-8386. Expert Smile Designs, 1020 Oconomowoc Parkway, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin 53066.