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Advanced dental technology for safer and more precise care in Menomonie, WI

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Advances in technology have changed nearly every aspect of our lives in the last few decades, and the way we are able to provide dental care is no exception. At Gentle Dental Care, we have equipped our office with the latest dental technologies, not because they are simply flashy new gadgets but because they enable us to provide better quality, safer, and more comfortable care to our patients from the Menomonie, Durand, Eau Claire, Baldwin, Colfax, and neighboring WI areas.

Laser dentistry

Lasers have become widely used throughout the medical and dental fields for a variety of procedures because of their versatility and effectiveness. With soft tissue lasers that look like a simple pen, Dr. Emily Andre can perform procedures with precision in just a matter of minutes – all without scalpels, sutures, or pain.

Intra-oral camera and digital x-rays

Images of your teeth, bones, and other oral structures are essential to providing dental care in many ways:

  • Monitoring your oral health
  • Detecting potential issues at their earliest stages
  • Providing an accurate diagnosis
  • Planning out your dental treatment

We are equipped with the latest imaging technologies, including miniature LED intra-oral cameras and digital x-rays to capture detailed pictures of the inside of your mouth and its inner structures that are invisible to the naked eye. Intra-oral cameras help us take full color pictures of the inside of your mouth, which we can then enlarge on our computers to see what is happening in your mouth. For example, a zoomed-in image of your tooth may reveal a crack that is otherwise not noticeable. Digital dental x-rays provide us with detailed, high-resolution images of the inner structures of your teeth and bone, helping us detect developing cavities or other issues at an early stage when they are easiest to treat.

CEREC same day crowns and CAD/CAM technology

Using computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) and CEREC milling technology, we can custom-design your dental restorations with ultimate precision and craft beautiful, natural-looking restorations that fit precisely within your mouth. Digital manufacturing using these technologies enables us to provide same-day crowns, inlays, and onlays, as well as some types of orthodontic treatments, dentures, and mouthguards!

3D Printing Technology

The latest high-tech equipment to join our lineup is the Dentsply Sirona Primeprint (3D printer). This end-to-end, medical-grade 3D printing system enables the printing of biocompatible applications with precise and reproducible results. It’s ideal for dental staff who want to expand their suite of treatments and services. This smart solution encompasses both software and hardware and can run the entire printing process, including post-processing. Reduced handling times, ability to delegate, and higher productivity levels are some of its features. We use this machine to digitally scan and make study models for patients, six retainers, whitening trays, and surgical stents. We are hopeful of being able to print dentures too in the future.

These are just a few of the modern technologies that help us provide you with safer, better dental care. Call Gentle Dental Care to schedule your appointment at (715) 600-9004 today!

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Gentle Dental Care, the family dentistry in Menomonie, WI is a partnership between Emily Andre DMD, NMD, IBDM and Frankie Thatcher DDS.

Dr. Emily Andre, DMD, NMD, IBDM, is a trusted practitioner at Gentle Dental Care. A Durand, Wisconsin native, she completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and earned her DMD from the University of Florida, College of Dentistry. Dr. Andre specializes in mercury-free dental practices, ensuring a safe, toxic-free environment for her patients. Her commitment to high standards and patient safety underscores her reliability and expertise in dental care. Dr. Andre is eager to provide exceptional care and build lasting relationships with the Menomonie community.

Dr. Frankie Thatcher, DDS, is a dedicated practitioner at Gentle Dental Care. Hailing from Glenwood City, WI, she earned her bachelor’s degree from Concordia University St. Paul and her DDS from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. While in dental school, Dr. Thatcher was actively involved in student groups and served as vice president of her class. Having been a patient of Dr. Andre for years and shadowing her, Dr. Thatcher chose Gentle Dental Care for its exceptional standards. You can trust Dr. Thatcher to provide expert and compassionate dental care.

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