PATIENT RESOURCE ARTICLES

In the posts below, you will find patient resource articles answering often asked questions, along with informative general dentistry information. Please use the search box to search specific dental terms.

Electric Handpieces

If you’ve spent much time at all in a dental office over the years, you know one of the things that bothers most people is the sound of the “drill.” Most dental drills are air-driven, and that’s why they make that high-pitched squeal that can be so un-nerving to so...

Music Headphones

Most people these days have their own music library on their iPod, or even on their phone! But if you’re not one of them and you’d rather close your eyes and listen to music instead of watch TV, then we have music headphones for...

DVD Players with Movie Library

Some procedures can take longer than others. If you’re having major restorative or cosmetic work done, you may be with us for a little while. Our HD TV’s have built-in DVD players, so feel free to bring a movie from home or choose one to watch from our...

HD DirecTV

Daytime TV used to be little more than a choice between soap operas and game shows. With the advent of Satellite TV the choices of what to watch are nearly endless. You’ll have your own 22″ HD TV and you control the remote! So whether it’s talk shows, news, sports,...

OraVerse

Many people aren’t at all fearful of dental treatment, they just “hate” that numb feeling afterwards. For them, OraVerse is the answer. This is a revolution in the field of dental anesthetics. Granted, you want to be comfortably numb to during a filling, crown...

Diagnostic Wax-Up Models

Just as an automobile designer builds a three-dimensional model of a new car to make sure everything fits and works properly, Dr. Fisher and Dr. Zitterich often fabricate a diagnostic model of your teeth when working on more complex restorative or cosmetic cases. By...

Digital Imaging for Cosmetic Cases

When you decide to enhance or change your smile, it can be difficult for you to imagine what the results will be. After all, a smile is a very personal thing, and changing your smile can feel like changing your identity. That’s where cosmetic digital imaging comes...

Digital Xrays

We’ve invested in a new way of looking into your mouth – a procedure that’s fast, comfortable, and incredibly precise. Using digital radiography, we can clearly identify all external and internal anatomical structures and accurately diagnose any dental problems. We...

Intraoral Cameras with Chairside Monitors

People seldom have a clear idea of what’s going on with their teeth, until something hurts… and then it may be too late to take care of the problem easily or inexpensively. Even with lights and mirrors, you can’t see what Dr. Fisher and Dr. Zitterich or our hygienist...

Laser Dentistry

State of the art lasers let Dr. Fisher and Dr. Zitterich perform safe, precision dentistry that’s more comfortable for you. Laser dentistry eliminates the need for stitches, minimizes bleeding, and results in fast procedure and recovery times. For example, for...