Technology

At Anthony Bartels, DDS, we are focused on providing highest quality of patient care and we strive to improve the health and safety of our patients. The new VA Tech Digital X-Ray gives us a much larger image area and more precise views, all with lower radiation than the standard digital x-ray. Through it's high quality imagery, the new VA Tech Digital X-Ray will help with the diagnosis and treatment of many areas of dentistry including implants, TMJ treatment, and airway obstruction.

We take your comfort and safety very seriously, which is one of the reasons Dr. Bartels has chosen to upgrade to the newest digital x-ray technology for his patients. Dental x-rays have always been an indispensable tool for diagnosing conditions that develop inside your teeth or under your gums. Digital dental x-rays take the diagnostic process to a whole new level.

The highly detailed images produced with digital x-rays allow our dentist to spot small problems like tooth decay and treat them before they damage your oral health.

We can share the x-ray with you on your chairside monitor so you can see the same details we see. And since the images are digital, there are no hazardous chemicals to dispose of to pollute the environment.

At Bartels Family Dentistry, we use only the best technology for your dental needs. The Daryou Intraoral camera helps us provide the best dental care in the Jonesboro area. The camera allows us to take an up-close look at your teeth and gums while simultaneously viewing on a monitor.

Since we can share the images with you in real-time, you can easily see what the problem is, and therefore better understand the need for treatment. Seeing is believing, and there’s a big difference between being told you have a cavity and seeing the decay displayed on your chairside monitor.

We can also save still images that we add to your patient record and use for future reference, to monitor ongoing conditions, or to send to specialists or insurance companies.

Using our state-of-the-art DIAGNOdent Cavity Detector, our Jonesboro dentist can find tooth decay in its earliest stages. Diagnosing dental conditions like cavities early on typically results in less invasive treatment to correct and allows us to provide better long-term results.

However, decay frequently begins in the tiny nooks and crannies of your teeth (especially molars) and can be challenging to detect with traditional methods. DIAGNOdent is a small handheld dental laser that Dr. Bartel uses to scan your teeth and gums to look for signs of cavity and gum disease. The equipment lights up the area when it detects decay, making it easier for our dentist to locate. Our laser DIAGNOdent is a dental instrument that uses a precise method for identifying fissure caries, proximal caries, and periodontitis.

Life gets busy, and it's easy to let appointments slip by if you're not paying attention. For your convenience, we give you the option of having your appointment reminders sent as a text directly to your phone. You will receive texts to remind you that you have an upcoming appointment, and you have the option to turn these texts off at any time. 

A composite filling is a tooth-colored restoration that we use to repair a decayed tooth. The material contains resin and glass particles, so it has an appearance that’s very similar to tooth enamel. Since we can customize the shade of the composite to match the color of your tooth, the repair is virtually undetectable.

Patients choose composite fillings because they’re a natural-looking option to traditional fillings, making them a perfect replacement for old silver metal fillings that may crack or leak over time. Because the material looks so realistic, we can also use it for dental bonding to repair a chipped or broken tooth, or even alter the shape, size, and spacing of a tooth.

Infection control has always been a top priority at Anthony Bartels DDS and we know our patients have a greater concern for protection in light of Covid-19. That is why our office offers the Biolase Diode laser. With this state of the art laser, patients enjoy faster procedures and quicker healing due to less invasive procedures. This laser also produces fewer aerosols than traditional methods for added protection for our patients!

Have you been diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea or do you snore? The office of Dr. Anthony Bartels DDS offers custom-made oral appliances that fit comfortably in your mouth.  These devices support your jaw in such a way that the upper airway remains open.  This often prevents or lessens snoring and may eliminate the need for a CPAP machine! Make an appointment with us to see if you are a candidate for this dental device that is life-changing for so many!

We are committed to using the most cutting edge technology here at Anthony Bartels, DDS to provide the best care for your oral needs. Our intraoral scanner provides a comfortable experience for both doctor and patient. To navigate and capture a close up of your teeth and gums, the intraoral scanner projects a light source onto the targeted area and captures images through imaging scans. This process produces a 3D surface model of your mouth.

The intraoral scanner provides greater accuracy and comfort than traditional dental impressions. Used in conjunction with the intraoral camera, Anthony Bartels, DDS, is committed to making your dental experience a safe, accurate, and comfortable experience.