Digital Scanner
Our intraoral digital scanner captures precise 3D images of your teeth and gums, enabling accurate treatment planning and custom appliance fabrication.
Precision Planning
The digital scanner allows Dr. Taylor to create detailed 3D models of your teeth for precise orthodontic treatment planning. These digital models are used to design custom braces, aligners, and retainers with exceptional accuracy.
Seeing Your Smile in 3D
One of the best parts of our digital scanner is that you can see what we see. As the wand moves along your teeth, a 3D image builds on the screen, and Dr. Taylor can rotate it to point out crowding, spacing, bite relationships, and areas that deserve attention. This makes the discussion clearer than words alone, and it helps you feel involved in your own care. The scanner is small, lightweight, and gentle, and there is no unpleasant taste or gooey material. Treatment planning software can then be used to preview how your teeth are expected to move, although actual movement can vary from patient to patient. Scanning works well for patients of every age, from young children at their first evaluation to adults returning for treatment. This visualization turns an abstract plan into something you can understand and ask questions about.
Tracking Progress Throughout Treatment
The scanner is useful long after your first visit. During treatment, new scans can be compared with earlier ones to see how your teeth are moving and whether your plan needs adjusting. When braces come off, a scan can be used to create a retainer made to fit your newly aligned teeth, and having an accurate record makes it easier to replace a lost or damaged retainer. Scanning is quick enough to be done at routine appointments when needed, so it rarely adds much to your visit time. Because the information is digital, it can be shared quickly with the dental lab that fabricates your appliances. Together, these benefits help us deliver precise, comfortable care to patients throughout Suffolk, VA.
Why Our Digital Scanner Delivers Precision Results
Our intraoral digital scanner creates a highly detailed 3D map of your teeth and gums in minutes. This technology enables Dr. Taylor to visualize treatment outcomes before beginning, design custom appliances with extreme precision, and monitor treatment progress digitally — all while keeping you comfortable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions About Digital Scanner
Is the digital scanner uncomfortable?
Not at all. The scanner wand is small and simply moves over your teeth, capturing images with light. There is no gagging, no messy materials, and no discomfort.
Can I see my scan results immediately?
Yes! The 3D model appears on screen in real time as we scan. You can see your teeth from every angle and Dr. Taylor can show you potential treatment outcomes.
How is the scanner used in treatment?
The digital scan is used to plan treatment, fabricate custom aligners and retainers, track tooth movement progress, and communicate with our lab for precise appliance creation.
See Your Smile in 3D
Experience our digital scanning technology during your consultation.