Digital Wellness Scans. See what the dentist sees. No more guessing. Our 3D scanning technology creates a digital replica of your mouth in minutes. We can show you exactly where your enamel is wearing, where gum recession is starting, and simulate your perfect future smile. All with zero radiation and zero goop.
A Digital Wellness Scan (often performed with iTero™ or Trios™ technology) is a non-invasive procedure that creates a high-definition, 3D color map of your entire mouth.
Unlike X-rays, which use radiation to see inside the bone, this scanner uses harmless optical light to see the surface of your teeth and gums. Within minutes, a digital model appears on the screen in front of you. We can rotate it, zoom in on a cracked tooth, or show you exactly where your gum line is receding.
It turns a dental checkup from a lecture into a collaboration.
The true power of the Wellness Scan isn't just seeing your teeth today, it's seeing how they change over time.
By scanning you at every checkup, our software overlays the new scan on top of the old one. It creates a "heat map" that detects microscopic changes that the human eye might miss, such as:
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Comfort & Breathing You can breathe normally, swallow, and pause the scan whenever you need to. No feeling of suffocation. |
Mouth Opening You do need to keep your mouth open for the duration of the scan (usually 2-3 minutes). |
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Outcome Simulation We can press a button and show you a simulation of what your teeth would look like after Invisalign or Veneers. |
Lip Stretching To capture the back molars, we sometimes need to stretch the cheek slightly with the scanner wand. |
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Education & Trust You don't have to take our word for it. We can zoom in on the screen and show you the crack or cavity clearly. |
Technology Limits In very rare cases with heavy bleeding or deep gum lines, a traditional impression may still be more accurate. |
Is there any radiation?Absolutely not. The scanner uses standard optical light and lasers to measure geometry. It is as safe as having your picture taken with a digital camera. It is completely safe for pregnant patients and children.
How long does it take?A full mouth wellness scan typically takes 2 to 5 minutes. If you need a break, we can pause the scanner and resume exactly where we left off.
Does it cost extra?We believe this technology is fundamental to good diagnostics. We include a Digital Wellness Scan as part of your comprehensive new patient exam and periodic checkups at no additional fee.
If you have been putting off the dentist because you hate impressions or X-rays, the Digital Wellness Scan changes everything. It is quick, transparent, and completely comfortable.
Book your New Patient Exam today and take a virtual tour of your own smile.
One visit answers everything: candidacy, your best option, and the exact cost before any work begins.
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