THE TIME WHEN getting braces meant spending years with a mouth full of metal that hooked to bulky headgear is long past. These days, traditional wire braces are more streamlined and discreet, but the option that has become increasingly popular for orthodontic treatment is the invisible aligner. How can you know if this option is… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Dental Technology
Exciting Findings in New Dental Study
A new study released in May of 2014, gives a glimpse into the possible future of dentistry. For the very first time, low powered lasers have been used to stimulate stem cells in the body of mice to make new tissue. According to the study released from a Harvard bio-engineer, Dr. David Mooney, and co-author,… Read more »
How Modern Dentistry Saves You Time
Have you ever wondered why, with all of our modern conveniences, you never seem to have enough time? We have access to a level of technology undreamed of by previous generations, yet we feel constantly harried, jetting from home to work to school and all points in between with hardly a moment to take a… Read more »
Austin Dentist Restores Teeth with Dental Crowns
The tooth enamel coating our teeth is the hardest substance in the human body. Unfortunately, despite the strength of our outer enamel, teeth can still become cracked, chipped, or riddled with decay. When this occurs, your Austin dentist, Dr. Van Wicklen, may recommend a dental crown to restore your tooth and prevent infection. In today’s… Read more »
Dental Technology in South Austin
South Austin dentist, Dr. Van Wicklen, believes that every dental visit should be a comfortable and pleasant experience. He welcomes patients to watch television and listen to music while our friendly and knowledgeable staff takes care of their dental needs. To provide the best care possible, our office utilizes various dental technologies, which Dr. Van… Read more »
One-Day Dental Crowns from Your South Austin Dentist
South Austin cosmetic dentist Dr. Steven Van Wicklen strives to provide only the most innovative and advanced dental treatments and procedures to his dental patients. To do this, Dr. Van Wicklen is proud to offer a number of state-of-the art technologies and techniques to his patients from across the greater Austin area. Today, Dr. Van… Read more »
Two Dental Health Concerns Addressed by Your Austin Dentist
In today’s world, things like mercury exposure and radiation exposure are big concerns for the general public. Coincidentally, both things relate directly to dental care, so Austin dentist Dr. Steven Van Wicklen wants to point out two pieces of information that will effect how you view these issues in relation to your professional dental care…. Read more »