Accurate information is the foundation of good dental care. At Magic Smiles, our digital dental technology and dental imaging help our team assess your oral health in detail and explain clearly what we find. Better images mean you can take part in the conversation about your treatment options, with time to ask questions and understand each step before deciding how to proceed.
By investing in current devices, we support careful diagnosis and considered treatment planning. Our dentists access clearer diagnostic information, which can facilitate more focused care for every patient.
From digital scanning to advanced dental imaging, our practice brings together the tools of contemporary dentistry and dental technology within a warm, family-focused setting. These tools also help us keep clear digital records, so your treatment history is easy to access at future visits.
Our intraoral scanners, including the Medit i700 and Trios 3Shape, are handheld devices that capture detailed digital images of your teeth and gums.
This type of dental scanner replaces traditional moulds, which many patients found uncomfortable. The digital files can be used to plan and produce crowns, bridges, dentures, night guards and other appliances, and they are easily shared across your dental team.
A dental 3D printer can then turn these scans into accurate physical models and appliances on site.
Digital impressions may be used to fabricate:
A dental CT scanner offers a level of detail that standard x-rays cannot provide. Dental cone beam computed tomography produces three-dimensional images of your teeth, jaw, nerve pathways and surrounding bone in a single scan.
Cone beam computed tomography in dentistry supports careful planning for procedures such as:
Because the scan is viewed on screen, your dentist can talk you through the images during your appointment.
VELscope is a handheld device that uses tissue fluorescence to help our dentists examine the soft tissues of your mouth. It can highlight changes that may not be visible under standard lighting, so areas can be noted for further assessment, including:
If you have risk factors for oral cancer (family history of cancer, advanced age, tobacco use, heavy alcohol consumption), ask one of our dentists to schedule a VELscope oral assessment.
If you have risk factors such as tobacco use, higher alcohol consumption or a family history of cancer, please ask our team whether a VELscope assessment is suitable for you.
Laser technology has become a useful part of contemporary practice. Dental laser technology may be used in selected soft-tissue and other procedures, and your dentist will explain whether it suits your individual circumstances, along with the purpose, the process and any risks involved.
Where appropriate, lasers can complement more traditional techniques as part of a wider treatment plan. We will always take the time to talk through your options before treatment begins.
Advanced equipment is only one part of good dentistry. At Magic Smiles, we combine these tools with the time, care and clear communication that have defined our family practice in Coffs Harbour and Woolgoolga for many years.
Where appropriate, lasers can complement more traditional techniques as part of a wider treatment plan. We will always take the time to talk through your options before treatment begins.
