Whether the decision to move forward with aligners or traditional braces for yourself or your child was determined quickly, or one that was pondered over for some time, we’re pretty sure the desired result was the same: To achieve a beautiful set of straight and healthy teeth in the most efficient, comfortable and cost-effective manner. You’ll be happy to know, at the Smile Shoppe, we completely agree, which is why we spare no expense when it comes to investing in the very latest high-tech equipment to ensure your results are nothing less than perfect.

Dental CBCT (Cone Beam CT)

To achieve this, we begin by first creating 3D images of your teeth and jaw—not by using standard X-Ray equipment, but instead, by using Cone Beam CT technology—or CBCT. It’s a special type of X-Ray that allows us to take a much closer look to capture information on soft tissue structure, nerve paths and even the structure of bone that surrounds your teeth. With this technology, we can better diagnose and create the most optimal treatment plan for you.

iTero Scanner

An indescribable feeling of hope and optimism is what the iTero Scanner gives our patients. Considered the most modern way of taking teeth impressions, the iTero Scanner eliminates the need to use putty that is typically gooey, messy, and for many, displeasing in taste causing some to gag. Instead, the iTero scanner allows for a clean and comfortable experience that is faster and much more precise in its images.

Self-Litigating Braces

The very latest in traditional braces is all the rave! Unlike those worn in the past that included colored ligature rings holding the wire in place, Self-Litigating braces (or brackets) allow the wire to be engaged in the bracket through a gate incorporated in the bracket itself. Colors are now just decorative! This allows for more efficient and controlled tooth movements. More importantly, because the brackets and wires begin working from the day the patient leaves until the day they return, visits can be scheduled farther in-between, eliminating days of pain and discomfort immediately following an adjustment appointment.

Other benefits of Self-Litigating braces include shorter orthodontist appointments, easier cleaning, and less pain and discomfort.

Digital Cephalometric Tracing

Finally, to ensure our patients receive the most accurate treatment plans, we’ve incorporated the use of Digital Cephalomentric Tracing that allows precision accuracy of cephalometric measurements—in simple terms, the analysis of the dental and skeletal relationship of the patient’s head. To accomplish this, we use a Lateral Cephalometric X-Ray to measure our patient’s skull, jaws and teeth. This helps us diagnose the problem and develop a more precise treatment plan. Furthermore, Digital X-Rays also allow us to trace lines and angles digitally which gives us values and measurements with less errors.

A Very Different Orthodontics Experience 

At The Smile Shoppe, we would never ask our patients to settle for anything less than the very latest in technology because saving time and money, while achieving better results, is our goal for our patients.



If you’d like to speak to us about services and treatment options we offer, do not hesitate to reach out. We are always happy to sit down with prospective patients. 

Digital Cephalometric Tracing

Finally, to ensure our patients receive the most accurate treatment plans, we’ve incorporated the use of Digital Cephalomentric Tracing that allows precision accuracy of cephalometric measurements—in simple terms, the analysis of the dental and skeletal relationship of the patient’s head. To accomplish this, we use a Lateral Cephalometric X-Ray to measure our patient’s skull, jaws and teeth. This helps us diagnose the problem and develop a more precise treatment plan. Furthermore, Digital X-Rays also allow us to trace lines and angles digitally which gives us values and measurements with less errors.