As improvements in dentistry and endodontics have continued through the years, Dr. Mehta and Dr. Gage have evaluated the latest technological advancements and incorporated them into their practice to provide patients with the greatest benefits while minimizing any risks.

One of the primary improvements in endodontics is the clinical microscope. The American Association of Endodontics feels so strongly about the clinical microscope that currently, all endodontic teaching programs in the U.S. are required to include training on the microscope as part of their curriculum. Both Dr. Mehta and Dr. Gage were trained with and utilize a Global Protégé Microscope, manufactured by the Global Surgical Corporation. This device provides such a high level of magnification that both doctors can see internal aspects of a tooth that may otherwise go unnoticed. Both doctors also have the capability of capturing video images through the microscope.

Schick CDR Digital Radiography is another improvement which has significantly impacted the practice of endodontics, as well as dentistry in general. This technology allows us to take a radiograph (x-ray) and have an image in as little as 2 seconds. The image is digitized and viewable on a computer screen in the treatment room. This allows us to immediately evaluate the radiograph and share our findings with you. The overall diagnostic accuracy of CDR is comparable to a perfectly exposed and developed film. In addition, CDR also brings you benefits you don't get from film: up to 90% lower radiation.

One of the primary factors in successful endodontics is the ability to adequately clean and shape the entire root canal system - in effect, removing the source of infection. In order to achieve this result, both doctors have incorporated the use of a very new product called MTAD. This very effective antibacterial agent is used to "wash" your tooth just before treatment is completed; research has shows that MTAD significantly reduces the infection by killing the bacteria which are present in the tooth. This product has been proving itself by reducing healing times and decreasing discomfort after treatment. The overall benefit is that we are able to more effectively clean your tooth!

In an effort to make your treatment time more enjoyable, we provide a compact disc player and headphones. You may feel free to bring in one of your favorite CDs or choose from our collection of over 200 CDs.

For our patients who are extremely apprehensive about receiving dental treatment, we have associated with a number of dental anesthesiologists. A dental anesthesiologist is a dentist who has completed at least two years of post-graduate training in anesthesiology. They are trained and licensed to administer medications ranging from light sedation to general anesthesia depending on your needs. While their services do add to the expense of any needed treatment, we have found this to be a wonderful alternative for anybody who is extremely nervous about having dental treatment, or anybody requiring multiple procedures during one visit, which would otherwise require multiple appointments.