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D. Gordon Rye, D.D.S., P.C.
10614 Warwick Ave.
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Phone: 866.900.3174
Fax: 703.591.9408
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Arlington and Fairfax — Laser Dentistry and Advanced Technology
At Rye Smiles for Life, proper diagnosis and cutting-edge technology form the foundation for our Exceptional Dentistry. Dr. D. Gordon Rye insists on using the highest caliber diagnostic and technical tools, including laser tooth decay detection, laser gum re-contouring, digital X-rays, and computerized bite analysis, to carefully plan your Personalized Dental Plan. All over Arlington and Fairfax, our laser dentist’s cosmetic dentistry procedures and restorative dentistry procedures achieve remarkable transformations with leading edge dental technology. Rye Smiles for Life was even recognized in the August, 2006, issue of Dental Economics as the office of the month for Dr. Rye’s commitment to advanced technology. Dr. Rye uses the following dental technologies in his practice.
- Laser Dentistry
- Digital X-Rays
- Bite Analysis
- Technology Lighting Center (TLC)
- Digital Smile Design for a Personalized Dental Plan (PDP)
- Intraoral Cameras with Digital Integration
Laser Dentistry
Advances in laser dentistry can transform your dental experience. Laser dentistry quickens recovery time and reduces pain, bleeding, and swelling during and after the procedure. Lasers are faster, more sterile, and less invasive than traditional surgery for many dental treatments. Dental lasers work by emitting a concentrated light beam precisely controlled by the dentist. As Arlington and Fairfax ’s leading laser dentist, Dr. D. Gordon Rye uses laser dentistry in a variety of cosmetic and restorative applications, including:
- Gum re-contouring: Dr. Rye’s use of diode lasers allows extreme precision in soft tissue procedures, such as gum re-contouring. The diode laser beam vaporizes gum tissue with virtually no effect on surrounding tissues, making it an excellent treatment for gum re-contouring. Patients with “gummy” smiles can have excess gum tissue easily removed to lengthen their teeth and straighten the gum line for a smile makeover.
- Periodontal treatment: Lasers can kill bacteria and remove diseased tissue without damaging surrounding healthy tissue, making lasers a powerful tool in fighting and preventing periodontal disease.
- DIAGNOdent® decay detection: Dr. Rye and his team use a small laser instrument called the DIAGNOdent® to scan teeth, searching for hidden decay. The DIAGNOdent® is completely safe and pain free. This unique technology provides instant feedback on the health of each tooth.
Digital X-rays
Digital X-rays are far superior to standard X-ray film, making them the choice of Rye Smiles for Life. Because of the effectiveness of digital X-rays, our patients from the Arlington and Fairfax areas enjoy prompt diagnosis and treatment with laser dentistry and other cutting edge treatments. Digital X-rays can detect a variety of problems, including:
- Tooth decay
- Bone loss
- Hidden dental injuries
- Abnormally positioned teeth below the gum line
- Emerging wisdom teeth
- Cysts, tumors, or abscesses
Digital X-ray technology utilizes an extremely sensitive and precise electronic sensor to take pictures of the mouth. The small sensor instantly transmits the pictures to the video monitor in the examination room. Digital X-rays produce a full view of the mouth for comprehensive treatment, and our video monitor allows the computer-generated image to be shifted, enlarged, and highlighted for a remarkably accurate diagnosis. Since digital radiography generates 90 percent less radiation than traditional X-rays, it is a safe, environmentally friendly, and an effective diagnostic tool for patients.
Bite Analysis
A misaligned bite can cause a variety of problems, including TMJ disorder, fractured teeth, gum recession, headaches, and backaches. Computerized bite analysis allows Dr. D. Gordon Rye to treat and prevent such problems by evaluating how your teeth, facial muscles, joints, and bite work together. It also increases the success rates of dental implants, dentures, splints, and dental appliances.
Unlike traditional paper bite analysis, computer technology shows the sequential order in which your teeth touch during the bite process, improving the precision of your Personalized Dental Plan. Dr. Rye can also use computerized bite analysis technology to create a digitalized tracing of your jaw movements, making it easier for you to learn about any bite problems you may have.
Technology Lighting Center (TLC)
Our office is one of the first in the country to use the Technology Lighting Center (TLC) system. TLC is a combination operating light and viewing monitor that provides the utmost in patient comfort and flexibility. Whether in the upright or reclined position, you can relax watching DVD movies, cable television, or patient education materials, as well as digital x-rays or digital photos of their teeth on the flat panel LCD monitor.
The monitor, which is mounted on a track attached to the ceiling, rotates to a vertical or horizontal position so that you always have a good view of the screen, but it remains out of Dr. Rye’s way. The glare-free operating light is directed on your mouth, not on the eyes, so that you have an unobstructed view of the monitor. You will become so relaxed while watching the monitor during your cosmetic and laser dentistry procedures that you may almost forget that you are in the dentist’s office.
Digital Smile Design for a Personalized Dental Plan (PDP)
Dr. Rye uses computer graphics and simulations to design new smiles and show your finished result before treatment begins. He employs the best in digital photography to capture his patients’ existing tooth and mouth structure and applies computer imaging technology to assist patients in exploring all of the possibilities Exceptional Dentistry has to offer. Computer imaging produces a digital picture that simulates the results of aesthetic and restorative procedures and allows us to prepare a Personalized Dental Plan (PDP), which is presented to you in the office on a 72-inch projection screen. We also provide you with a copy of your PDP on a CD for you to take home and review. This PDP is your roadmap to achieving the smile of your dreams and maintaining ideal dental health for the rest of your life.
Intraoral Cameras with Digital Integration
Intraoral photography allows Dr. Rye and his team to essentially take you on a tour of your mouth. We take pictures of the teeth to show, in real time, the condition of your teeth and gums. Areas of special interest are captured with still photography and can be included in your Personalized Dental Plan (PDP). This technology improves visualization and communication between Dr. Rye and his patients.
Contact Arlington-area Laser Dentist D. Gordon Rye
Dr. D. Gordon Rye’s use of computerized bite analysis, digital X-rays, and laser technology enables him to provide Exceptional Dentistry to the Arlington and Fairfax region. To discuss laser dentistry options with our laser dentist, contact Rye Smiles for Life today.