157 New Hyde Park Road, Franklin Square, NY 11010 (516) 282-9988    New Patients: (516) 299-8604
157 New Hyde Park Road
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 282-9988
New Patients: (516) 299-8604

Advanced Technology

Intraoral Camera

An intraoral camera is a miniaturized camera that can take high-resolution images inside of the mouth and display them for viewing in real time on a computer screen. It is a pen-sized device that provides an up close, full-color and high-resolution view of the teeth and surrounding soft tissues.

An intraoral camera is a wonderful communication tool that allows the dentist to directly show a patient a close up view of every tooth and the nearby soft tissues. With this technology any areas of concern can be instantly displayed and discussed.

The intraoral camera can also capture individual images that can be saved as part of a patient’s permanent record. These saved images can be reproduced when needed for use by other dental specialists, a dental laboratory, insurance companies, and others.

Digital Radiography

Digital radiography utilizes computer technology and digital sensors for the acquisition, viewing, storage, and sharing of radiographic images. It offers several advantages over the older traditional film based methods of taking x-rays. The most significant of theses advantages is that digital radiography reduces a patient’s exposure to radiation. Other benefits are that images can be viewed instantly after being taken, can be seen simultaneously as needed by multiple practitioners, and can be easily shared with other offices. Digital x-rays are also safer for the environment as they do not require any chemicals or paper to develop.

An electronic pad, known as a sensor is used instead of film to acquire a digital image. After the image is taken, it goes directly into the patient’s file on the computer. Once it is stored on the computer, it can be easily viewed on a screen, shared, or printed out.

Isolite Technology

Isolite Technology

Nitrous Oxide

Commonly referred to as “laughing gas,” nitrous oxide is used as a mild sedative to reduce anxiety and allow a level of relaxation during a procedure. Nitrous oxide is inhaled through a small mask over the nose. It is administered for the duration of the procedure and is turned off as the procedure is coming to an end. The effects of this method of sedation wear off very quickly.

Arestin

Arestin

Periodontal disease is a serious infection under your gumline.

ARESTIN® (minocycline hydrochloride) is an antibiotic that kills the bacteria that causes the infection.

It’s placed directly in the infected areas—or “pockets”—in your gums.

It’s applied right after scaling and root planing, the dental procedure that disrupts stubborn plaque and bacteria below your gum line—where brushing and flossing can’t reach.

ARESTIN® starts working quickly, right at the source of infection, and keeps fighting bacteria long after you leave the dental office. 1,2

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Oraverse

OraVerse

Hate that feeling of a numb lip long after the dental procedure has ended? Don’t enjoy having your speech slurred due to the lingering frozen feeling in your mouth?

Foxx Dental of Franklin Square, PC is proud to offer OraVerse, a local anesthesia reversal agent! OraVerse, an FDA approved product, allows you to get back to your normal routine without having that uncomfortable feeling!

We know you have a busy schedule, that’s why we want to help you get back to your day without any further interruption.

What is OraVerse?

OraVerse works to reverse the numbing effects of local dental anesthesia. According to clinical studies, the drug can cut the time of numbness at least in half.

Are You Interested?

The creation of OraVerse for dental anesthesia reversal has been widely applauded by both dentists and patients. In fact, OraVerse was selected as one of the Top 100 Products for 2009 by Dentistry Today magazine. But like many dental products that are considered "optional dentistry," your dental insurance may not cover the cost of OraVerse. If you’re interested, be sure to ask your dentist about pricing prior to receiving dental care.

Many patients are choosing OraVerse so they can get back to their daily activities without incident and schedule appointments at their leisure. But not every dentist offers OraVerse for local anesthesia reversal.

Role Reversal

On average, it takes 3-5 hours for local anesthesia to wear off completely. OraVerse decreases residual numbness at least twice as fast, allowing you to regain full sensation of your mouth soon after you leave the dental office. The active ingredient in OraVerse is phentolamine, which opens blood vessels to increase blood flow.

Administering OraVerse is no different than giving you an injection of local anesthesia. OraVerse is immediately injected following the dental procedure in the same location and manner in which your dental anesthesia was administered. Since you will already be numb, you won't have to worry about feeling pain at the injection site.

A Safe Bet

The same drug used in OraVerse has been utilized in other aspects of medicine for over 50 years. The makers of OraVerse have conducted extensive clinical trials involving pediatric, adolescent and adult patients to ensure your safety. OraVerse is FDA-approved and has been demonstrated to be safe and effective for dental patients ages 6 and older who weigh no less than 33 lbs.

Primarily geared towards reducing numbness in your lips and tongue, OraVerse should not accelerate or increase any discomfort or inflammation at the treatment site. Local anesthesia affects your tooth and soft tissues differently -- while the numbness in your tooth can subside in less than an hour, it lingers in the lips and tongue for much longer. OraVerse should have little to no effect on reversing tooth numbness, as it will have almost all but worn off by the time it is injected. If you're worried about feeling pain after the numbness wears off, your dentist may choose to prescribe a pain medication.

We want you to have the most comfortable experience possible. It’s a commitment that begins when you walk in the door and extends long after you leave. So if you’re among the many patients who dislike lingering numbness and its limitations, let’s discuss whether OraVerse is the right choice for you during your next dental visit

Office Hours

Tuesday:
9:00AM-2:00PM
Wednesday
9:00AM-5:00PM
Thursday:
10:00AM-7:00PM
Friday:
9:00AM-3:00PM
Saturday:
8:30AM-2:00PM

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