Smile Reminder

We are pleased to announce that we have recently partnered with Smile Reminder to provide you with more personalized and prompt overall service experience.  Smile Reminder is a powerful software application that allows us to stay in touch with you, remind you of appointments, keep you posted on special orders, and make it easier to stay diligent in protecting your oral health. We are working to get Smile Reminder fully implemented very soon, so stay posted with us to learn more about how this technology can help you.

Our 3M True Definition Scanner for Beautiful Restorations

We’ve talked about the 3M True Definition Scanner previously here on our blog, and now we’re pleased to announce that we’ve fully implemented this capability here at Cadena Dentistry. This innovative new tool eliminates the need to create impressions with often messy, uncomfortable and unreliable casting materials. Now with the 3M True Definition Scanner, we can efficiently scan and produce a precise digital capture of your treatment site. The digital scan of your tooth or teeth can then be used to create perfectly accurate and totally natural looking restoratives including bridges and crowns, and in less time than traditional methods.  Since the digital scan is ultra-powerful, it allows for securely placed prosthetics that remain functional and reliable for many years.  To learn more about how our new capability can enhance your dental experience and create more beautiful restoratives for your smile, contact us directly at 830-775-3322.  You can also learn more about the possibilities of the 3M True Definition Scanner on 3M’s website.

Xylitol – The Good Sugar

Are you familiar with xylitol? It’s the one sweetener that’s actually benefit for teeth.  Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that is found in the fibers of certain plants, including fruits, vegetables and grains. If you want to know why some gums, mints and sweetener alternative are labeled as “Dentists Approved”, it’s because Xylitol is beneficial in the fight against tooth decay.  It’s also naturally lower in calories than ordinarily table sugar.

Xylitol benefits extend beyond the smile. Studies are continuing to explore how Xylitol can help individuals suffering metabolic syndromes, hypertension and other serious health issues. Xylitol may also interfere with bacteria’s ability to cause infection in the body, including the ear and the respiratory tract.

Next time you’re in the super market, or you’re searching for an alternative sweetener when baking and cooking, keep an eye out for Xylitol.

Zirconia Based No Preparation Veneers

Veneers are beautiful and effective solution for a smile makeover, but they do require some modification of your existing teeth and a prep process that takes time. At Cadena Dentistry, we offer our patients all the beautifying benefits of veneers without the prep and wait time. Zirconia based no preparation veneers are specially made to be bonded to the teeth with minimal to no modification of the tooth’s enamel.  Since these veneers are made from zirconia, they both reflect and hold light just like a natural tooth.

If you’ve been seeking a smile makeover and you want a solution that is both convenient and effective, contact us here at Cadena Dentistry and we’ll determine if zirconia based no preparation veneers are right for you.  

Sleep Apnea, Snoring and Systemic Health Risks

Sleep apnea and nightly snoring is more than just an annoyance for your sleep partner, it could amount to a number of serious system health risk.  Since sleep apnea occurs as a result of a reoccurring respiratory obstruction, it means there is a lack of oxygen entering the body and subsequently feeding into the circulatory system.

When this happens, a number of serious health conditions can occur or worsen, including:

• High Blood Pressure


• Cardiovascular Disease


• Stroke


• Daily Fatigue and Drowsiness


• Liver Problems

If you suspect you or someone you care about may have sleep apnea, please contact us here at Cadena Dentistry for more information on how to protect your health.

3M True Definition Scanner

We are always seeking new ways to improve our capabilities and provide you with a more effective dental experience. The True Definition Scanner from 3M is one of the latest diagnostic innovations that we plan to incorporate into Cadena Dentistry.

The 3M True Definition Scanner captures your oral cavity in amazing detail. With this capability, we’ll be able to examine your teeth, gums and mouth with precision accuracy and efficiency.  We’ll then be able to diagnose and plan procedures with greater certainty and in less time. The 3M True Definition Scanner will also allow us to create restoratives and prosthetics that are as close to perfect as you can get.  

Source: http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/3M-ESPE-NA/dental-professionals/products/category/digital-materials/true-definition-scanner/

Spectra Vision Caries Detector

One way we plan to grow our diagnostic technology here at Cadena Dentistry is the Spectra Vision Caries Detector. This device emits a special blue-violet light that easily identifies cavities, even if they’re very small or obscured.  Cavities that could have been easily missed during a manual exam are defined and clear under the light of the Spectra Vision Caries Detector.  This means less poking and prodding during a checkup, and more comprehensive, proactive care.

Source: http://www.dentalproductshopper.com/spectra-caries-detector