{"id":24,"date":"2018-10-18T18:19:26","date_gmt":"2018-10-18T18:19:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.riverplacedds.com\/blog\/?p=24"},"modified":"2018-10-18T18:19:26","modified_gmt":"2018-10-18T18:19:26","slug":"dentist-in-downtown-portland-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.riverplacedds.com\/blog\/2018\/10\/dentist-in-downtown-portland-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How Technology Helps Your Dentist Provide Unsurpassed Care"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-25\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riverplacedds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/AdobeStock_112341342-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"dentist using intraoral camera\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.riverplacedds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/AdobeStock_112341342-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.riverplacedds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/AdobeStock_112341342-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.riverplacedds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/AdobeStock_112341342-1024x683.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Dentistry has been around for thousands of years. However, only in recent decades has it reached the point where patients can visit their oral healthcare provider without dreading a painful and unpleasant experience. This revolution is due in large part to the many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.riverplacedds.com\/technology-comforts.html\">advanced technologies<\/a> that help your dentist in downtown Portland to provide comfortable, efficient care. Let\u2019s discuss some of the remarkable tools that we use to care for your precious smile.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Nitrous Oxide Sedation<\/h2>\n<p>We understand that lots of folks get a bit antsy in that big chair at the dentist\u2019s office, which is why we offer nitrous oxide sedation. Nitrous oxide, sometimes called laughing gas, helps you relax as soon as you breathe it in. Since it is balanced with oxygen, there is a very low risk of negative side effects. In fact, nitrous oxide is considered safe even for children. Since this type of sedation wears off so quickly after treatment, you\u2019ll be able to leap back into your normal routine right away once your appointment is over.<\/p>\n<h2>Intraoral Camera<\/h2>\n<p>We believe that an informed patient is a confident patient. We want you to fully understand your oral health and the reasons behind any treatment we may recommend. Using an intraoral camera, we can show you real-time pictures of what is happening in your mouth and explain what you see.<\/p>\n<p>An intraoral camera also functions as a diagnostic tool, helping us to quickly get a clear view of what\u2019s happening in your mouth. This may be particularly important when you choose us as your emergency dentist in downtown Portland; our cameras can help us figure out why you\u2019re in pain and correct the problem as efficiently as possible.<\/p>\n<h2>Digital X-Rays<\/h2>\n<p>In the old days, taking a dental X-ray was a lengthy and hazardous process. First, patients were exposed to a significant amount of radiation, and then they had to wait while images were developed in a darkroom. Digital radiography is different! Our X-ray machine can quickly capture images of your teeth and the surrounding oral structures, and we can access those pictures right away on our computers.<\/p>\n<p>Since the amount of radiation required is so minimal, there is no reason to hold back from getting X-rays whenever Dr. Block recommends them. As long as proper protection is used, this remarkable imaging technology is safe even for pregnant women.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve explored just a few examples of how advanced technology can contribute to a positive and comfortable experience at the dentist\u2019s office. During your next checkup, feel free to ask about the gadgets and tools you see around you. You\u2019re sure to discover fascinating examples of how your tooth doctor is using scientific advancements to benefit you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Megan Block is a skilled general and cosmetic dentist in downtown Portland. She is dedicated to keeping up with the latest advances in her field so she can provide only the best care to her patients. To learn more about Dr. Block and our practice, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.riverplacedds.com\/contact.html\">contact us<\/a> at 503-761-1414.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dentistry has been around for thousands of years. However, only in recent decades has it reached the point where patients can visit their oral healthcare provider without dreading a painful and unpleasant experience. 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