Technology
Technology in the dental field is ever-changing and Dr. SandyT. Shih enjoys learning how to integrate state-of-the-art equipment into her practice. Utilizing the latest advancements in dentistry allows Dr. SandyT. Shih to treat patients with less pain and in fewer visits. This equals less time in the dental chair and a more comfortable experience from start to finish.
Dr. SandyT. Shih and her team spend many hours each year training and taking advanced courses to ensure they deliver the best care, safely. Employing the latest technology means consistent results, so you’ll know what to expect at each visit. You'll find that modern dental care with Ocean Avenue Dentistry leaves you smiling.
At Ocean Avenue Dentistry in San Francisco, CA, you'll discover dental care at its highest level; technology, advanced training, and compassionate service blended perfectly together.
Intra-oral camera
A picture explains what words never can, especially when it comes to your teeth. An intra-oral camera can take pictures with such detail, it can show cracks and stress marks in a tooth that can’t be seen with the naked eye.
Digital X-ray
Digital films with rich detail and dramatically reduced radiation exposure offer the ultimate in safety and diagnostic capability.
Soft Tissue Laser
When the soft tissue lining your mouth needs minor adjustments, lasers provide a gentle solution. Quiet but powerful light energy helps us treat several dental conditions, safely and simply.
Intra-oral Scanner
The Intra-oral Scanner eliminates messy impressions of your teeth, replacing them with simple digital images captured by a handheld wand. The images quickly appear on a computer screen as 3-D models of your teeth. After a detailed review, the virtual models are sent via a secure connection to a lab for completion of your case.