Technology

Up-to-Date Dental Technology

Comfortable Care for All Our Patients

Are you suffering from oral pain and discomfort? Visit Segrest Family Dentistry now! We provide comfortable dental care for children and adults.

You can expect the best dental services with our updated equipment and latest technology. Call us today at 256-881-9034.

Current Oral Care Methodology

Sedation - We use nitrous oxide to put you at ease during the procedure, especially if you are hesitant or nervous about the procedure
Panorex - We use Panorex X-ray to locate cavities, view the entire upper and lower jawbone, check out jaw joints, inspect the mandibular nerve, and view the nasal sinuses. Our dentists can recognize cysts and tumors that may lead to oral cancer with this imaging technology
Intraoral Camera - With an intraoral camera, we can take high-resolution images of your mouth so that we can provide you with the correct and thorough care you need
Rotary Endodontics - This is an alternative to traditional root canal procedures and provides a more comfortable experience for you. With this modern technology, we can clean out the root canal with less discomfort for you, complete the surgery quickly, and avoid the loud grinding of traditional instruments
Digital X-Ray - Digital X-rays use less radiation than traditional x-rays. They provide images with better quality that can be transferred electronically

Latest Dental Care Treatment

ClearCorrect

ClearCorrect is the clear and simple alternative to braces.

It’s a series of clear, custom-made, removable aligners that gradually straighten your teeth as you wear them, each aligner moving your teeth just a little bit at a time.

They're practically invisible, so most people won't even know you're in treatment. They fit you perfectly, so they're more comfortable than regular braces, and they're removable, so you can eat whatever you like and clean your teeth normally.

Ask your doctor for more information about ClearCorrect and what it can do for you.

How does it work?

You and your doctor will evaluate your teeth and talk about any problems or goals you have for your smile. Once you and your doctor establish ClearCorrect is the right treatment option for you, your doctor will take impressions, photos, and x-rays of your teeth that ClearCorrect uses in manufacturing your custom aligners. Then your doctor writes a prescription for your custom aligners and sends it to ClearCorrect.

What can it do?

ClearCorrect can treat a wide variety of issues that keep people from achieving their ideal smiles. Straighter teeth don’t just look better; they work better too. Poorly-aligned teeth can interfere with bite function, wear out quicker, and are more prone to cavities. Ask your doctor how ClearCorrect can help you.

Silent Nite

Snoring can be a real problem, not only for the person who snores, but also for the partner and other family members who live with the snorer. However, there is a dentist-prescribed solution for a more restful night’s sleep: Silent Nite® sl. This affordable device is flexible, thin, and comfortable for your patients, and it exhibits documented clinical success in mitigating or even preventing the disruptive, unhealthy effects of snoring and sleep apnea.

Silent Nite positions the lower jaw forward using special Side-Link connectors that are attached to upper and lower trays. These trays are comprised of a soft inner layer with a hard outer layer that is durable and BPA-free. The new, improved connectors are stronger than those found on the original Silent Nite and are easily interchangeable by the patient. This intraoral appliance is indicated for patients with a minimum of eight teeth per jaw and a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or less.