Revolutionary Advances in Dental Technology

As technology continues to advance, dentistry continues to evolve along with it. For instance, today’s cosmetic dental materials are more durable, lifelike, and biocompatible than ever. Having been trained at the prestigious Dawson Academy for Advanced Dental Care, Dr. Lawson utilizes state-of-the-art technology to provide advanced dental care for patients throughout Polk County and Dallas County.

Myotronics K7 Evaluation System For TMJ

TMJ disorders and bite-related problems are often more complex than they first appear. The K7 system provides objective data that helps Dr. Lawson evaluate jaw function, muscle activity, and bite alignment, allowing treatment recommendations to be based on measurable findings rather than assumptions. By gaining a better understanding of how the teeth, muscles, and jaw joints work together, Dr. Lawson can identify potential sources of discomfort and develop a more personalized treatment plan. This comprehensive approach helps ensure that care is focused not only on relieving symptoms but also on addressing the underlying factors that may be contributing to long-term dysfunction.

Planscan/Single Appointment Crowns

Traditional dental crowns often require multiple appointments, temporary restorations, and several weeks of waiting while a dental laboratory fabricates the final crown. With advanced CAD/CAM technology, Dr. Jessica Lawson can design, create, and place many custom dental crowns in a single visit.

Using digital impressions and computer-guided design software, we can create highly precise restorations that are designed to blend naturally with your existing teeth. This technology allows patients to avoid messy traditional impressions, reduce the number of office visits, and restore damaged teeth more quickly.

Single-appointment crowns can often be used to repair teeth affected by decay, fractures, large failing fillings, or excessive wear. Once your custom restoration is designed, it is milled from a durable ceramic material and placed during the same appointment.

The result is a strong, natural-looking restoration that restores the function, appearance, and strength of your tooth while allowing you to spend less time in the dental chair. Patients from Urbandale, West Des Moines, and throughout the Greater Des Moines area appreciate the convenience of receiving high-quality restorative care without the need for multiple appointments.

Digital X-Rays

X-rays have long been an important part of dental diagnostic exams. Today, however, we utilize digital radiology that emits up to 90% less radiation to capture more detailed digital X-ray images. The X-rays are produced nearly instantly, allowing you to view them alongside Dr. Lawson on a chairside monitor. Digital X-rays also make it easier to keep your dental records updated and to share those records with other oral healthcare providers in the future.

Intraoral Cameras

During a routine preventive dental exam, Dr. Lawson performs a thorough visual inspection of your teeth and oral tissues to detect signs of trouble (if any). Some areas, however, are not easily visible, and Dr. Lawson may use a digital intraoral camera for a more comprehensive examination.

The tiny camera sits at the end of a small, maneuverable wand that Dr. Lawson can use to carefully move the camera around, and the digital images are projected in real time to a chairside monitor.

Smile Makeover Software

With our Smile Makeover Software, we can show patients detailed images of what a smile makeover could look like, allowing patients to make more informed decisions about their treatments. Dr. Lawson will also be able to choose the best procedures to help provide a smile makeover that works for a patient’s preferences and budget. Dr. Lawson is one of the few dentists in the Greater Des Moines area who offers Trial Smile Design, allowing patients to preview their smile transformation before treatment begins., and you’ll be amazed that this allows you to see your smile makeover before the process even begins.

More Advanced Dental Technology

  • CBCT (Cone Beam Computer Tomography)
  • Carestream (digital imaging software)
  • OraVerse (local anesthesia reversal agent)
  • TRIOS intraoral scanner
  • nSequence® (guides accurate implant placement)
  • CBCT (Cone Beam Computer Tomography)
  • Carestream (digital imaging software)
  • OraVerse (local anesthesia reversal agent)

Oral Appliance Therapy For Sleep Apnea

Patients throughout the Greater Des Moines area seek care at Lawson Dentistry for snoring, obstructive sleep apnea, and airway-related concerns. Dr. Jessica Lawson provides personalized oral appliance therapy designed to help keep the airway open during sleep, making it easier to breathe and achieve more restful sleep.

Unlike a one-size-fits-all approach, Dr. Lawson offers a variety of custom oral appliance options to match each patient’s anatomy, comfort preferences, and treatment goals. These appliances are designed to be comfortable, portable, and easy to wear, making them an effective solution for many patients who struggle with CPAP therapy or are looking for an alternative treatment option.

As part of a comprehensive dental sleep medicine approach, Dr. Lawson evaluates airway health, jaw position, bite function, and sleep-related symptoms to help determine which treatment option may be most appropriate for your needs.

Advanced Patient Communication

We know that life is hectic, and keeping up with dental appointments can sometimes be challenging. To make it easier, we utilize advanced patient communication technology. You can receive communications, notifications, and confirmations from our office regarding your appointments via text or email so you can be sure never to miss an appointment. We’ve also made paying for your dental treatment easier by offering online bill pay directly through our website.

Whether you’re visiting from Urbandale, West Des Moines, Clive, Waukee, Johnston, or another nearby community, our technology makes it easier to stay connected with your dental team.

Advanced Dental Technology Serving the Greater Des Moines Area

Revolutionary dental technology is designed with the patient’s comfort in mind, and it’s vital that your dentist stays current with the amazing dental technology available today. With the advanced dental technology at Lawson Dentistry, your procedures take less time, are more comfortable, and require much less recovery time.

Procedures that took hours in the past can now be performed in mere minutes, but that does not mean lower quality care. Quite the contrary, our technology allows Dr. Lawson to provide all her patients unparalleled care in less time using the most innovative technology with results you never thought possible.

Experience Advanced Dentistry in the Des Moines Area

Patients throughout Urbandale, West Des Moines, Clive, Johnston, Waukee, Polk County, and Dallas County trust Lawson Dentistry for advanced dental technology, comprehensive care, and personalized treatment. Call (515) 278-4366 today to schedule your appointment.