Dental Technology at Smile Craft Dental
The way dentistry is practiced today looks almost nothing like it did a generation ago. Digital tools have replaced analog workflows at nearly every stage of care, from the first diagnostic image to the final restoration. The result is a more precise, more efficient, and more transparent experience for patients, one where treatment decisions are made with clearer information and fewer surprises along the way.
At Smile Craft Dental, our Redwood City and Sunnyvale offices are equipped with the same advanced digital tools, so every patient receives the same high standard of care regardless of which location they visit. Our dental team stays current with the latest advances in digital dentistry to ensure the technology we use is not just modern but genuinely meaningful for the patients in our chair.
Intraoral Cameras
An intraoral camera is one of the most patient-friendly tools in modern dental care. A small, handheld device captures real-time, high-resolution images of the inside of the mouth and displays them on a chairside screen for you and your provider to review together. Rather than describing a concern in clinical terms, we can show you exactly what we see.
This turns a clinical finding into a shared conversation. When patients can see what their dentist sees, treatment decisions become collaborative rather than abstract, and trust is built before a single procedure begins. Intraoral cameras also support continuity across visits, giving our team a visual record to compare against previous appointments and track subtle changes in tooth structure or gum health over time.
Digital X-Rays
Digital radiography has replaced traditional film X-rays at both of our locations, and the advantages are meaningful for patients. Digital X-rays produce sharper, more detailed images with significantly less radiation exposure, and results are available instantly chairside. According to the American Dental Association, advances in digital imaging have significantly expanded a dentist’s ability to diagnose conditions earlier and plan treatments more efficiently than ever before.
Earlier detection means simpler, less costly treatment in most cases. Issues like early decay between teeth, bone changes, or root abnormalities can be identified and addressed long before they require more complex intervention. That is the kind of proactive care our team is built around.
Digital Impressions
Traditional impressions required patients to hold trays filled with putty-like material in their mouth for several minutes, which many found uncomfortable. Digital impressions eliminate that process entirely. A small scanning wand moves comfortably around the mouth and captures precise three-dimensional data in seconds, producing a highly accurate digital model without the discomfort or extended wait of conventional methods.
That digital model feeds directly into our treatment planning workflows for crowns, clear aligners, nightguards, and more. Patients who are considering Invisalign benefit especially from this technology, since a full digital map of your current tooth positions allows our team to show you a projected outcome before treatment even begins.
3D CBCT Imaging
Cone beam computed tomography, or CBCT, produces three-dimensional images of the teeth, jaw, bone structure, and surrounding anatomy in a single scan. This level of detail goes well beyond what a standard X-ray can show and is particularly valuable for complex treatment planning involving dental implants, extractions, or orthodontic cases where bone volume and anatomy need to be carefully evaluated before proceeding.
CBCT imaging allows our providers to plan procedures with a level of precision that simply was not possible with two-dimensional imaging alone. The result is more predictable outcomes, fewer surprises during treatment, and a safer experience overall.
CEREC Same-Day Crowns
CEREC technology allows our team to design, mill, and place a permanent ceramic crown in a single appointment. What traditionally required two visits and several weeks of waiting on an outside lab can now be completed in a single afternoon. The process begins with a digital scan of the prepared tooth, which feeds into our in-office milling unit. Within about an hour, a custom ceramic restoration is ready to place, with no temporary crown to manage and no second visit required.
Our CEREC same-day crown capability is available at our Redwood City location and reflects the kind of investment we make so patients spend less time in the chair and more time enjoying the results of their care.
Advanced Technology at Both of Our Locations
Every technology described on this page, from intraoral cameras and digital X-rays to digital impressions and 3D CBCT imaging, is available at both our Redwood City and Sunnyvale offices. We made a deliberate decision to equip both locations identically so that no patient is receiving a lesser standard of diagnostic care based on which office is more convenient for them. Whether you visit us on El Camino Real in Redwood City or El Camino Real in Sunnyvale, the tools your provider uses and the quality of your imaging are the same.
Schedule an Appointment at Smile Craft Dental
Choosing a dental office that invests in advanced technology is not just about convenience. It is about the confidence that comes from knowing your provider can see clearly, plan precisely, and communicate openly at every step of your care. At Smile Craft Dental, that standard applies across both of our locations and every patient we see.
If you are ready to experience the difference that modern dental technology makes, contact our office to schedule an appointment with our team at Smile Craft Dental.