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Welcome to
Sie Dental Studio!
The Sie experience is centered around kindness, education, and comfort - all built upon a foundation of the highest quality dentistry. We are committed to providing proactive, personalized dental care. From diagnostics to aesthetics, prevention to full mouth rehabilitation, we ensure that every aspect of your smile is optimized for health, function, and longevity. We believe great dental care starts with prevention, education, and really getting to know your unique needs. Whether you’re looking for Invisalign®, Full Mouth Reconstruction, TMJ relief, or help with airway and sleep concerns, we focus on treatments that support your overall health and well-being. We work closely with top dental labs and trusted specialists to make sure you receive the highest quality care. Our goal is to provide results that not only look great—but last.
The Comprehensive Exam
With this systematic approach, we gain a comprehensive view of your needs. Your examination will include digital x-rays as well as a visual and physical exam to look for new cavities, weaknesses in teeth and existing restorative work, gum health, and identify any abnormalities in hard & soft tissues.
With this systematic approach, we gain a comprehensive view of your needs.
We Focus on the 5 areas of Oral Health:
3D Intraoral Scan
The iTero scanner is a cutting-edge digital imaging system that transforms the way dental professionals capture and visualize oral anatomy. Designed for speed, accuracy, and patient comfort, iTero scanners produce high-resolution 3D scans in seconds—eliminating the need for traditional impressions. Seamlessly integrated with Invisalign treatment planning, iTero technology enables clinicians to simulate outcomes, track progress, and deliver personalized care with confidence. Whether you're enhancing orthodontic workflows or elevating patient consultations, iTero is the foundation of modern, data-driven dentistry.
A comprehensive exam also includes the digital x-rays as part of the diagnostic process.
Dental x-rays are used as a diagnostic tool, providing invaluable information. X-rays provide the details that can not be detected with our eyes and hands alone. Our objective is to identify issues as early as possible, and without x-rays, problem areas can go undetected and worsen with time, inevitably this necessitates more invasive, complex, and costly procedures. They are used to detect decay, bone loss, tumors, cysts, and numerous other dental issues while helping us to map the position of your teeth and their roots. Dr. Kumar uses this information to safely and accurately formulate a complete and thorough treatment plan.
The need for dental x-rays depends on each patient’s individual dental health needs. Dr. Kumar will recommend necessary x-rays based on the review of your medical and dental history, dental exam, signs and symptoms, age consideration, and caries risk. For our new patients, the initial x-rays provide us with a more accurate baseline for future assessments and evaluation of minor changes that could otherwise go unnoticed.
Digital X-rays
Frequently Asked Questions about Digital X-Rays
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Are dental x-rays safe? Dental X-rays are safe. In some cases, a dental X-ray delivers less radiation than a single day of the natural radiation we are all exposed to just by living in the world. Using digital x-ray systems, we reduce the amount of radiation exposure up to 90% compared to traditional films.
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How often should dental x-rays be taken? The need for dental x-rays depends on each patient’s individual dental health needs. Dr. Kumar will recommend necessary x-rays based on the review of your medical and dental history, dental exam, signs and symptoms, age consideration, and caries risk. We recommend that new patients have x-rays. Additionally, the initial x-rays provide us with a more accurate baseline for future assessments and evaluation of minor changes that could otherwise go unnoticed.
Dental Prophylaxis
"Cleaning"
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Removal of calculus (tartar): Calculus is hardened plaque that has been left on the tooth for some time and is now firmly attached to the tooth surface. Calculus forms above and below the gum line and can only be removed with special dental instruments.
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Removal of plaque: Plaque is a sticky, almost invisible film that forms on the teeth. It is a growing colony of living bacteria, food debris, and saliva. The bacteria produce toxins or poisons that inflame the gums. This inflammation is the start of periodontal disease and should be addressed immediately.
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Teeth polishing: Remove stain and plaque that is not otherwise removed during tooth brushing and scaling.
Fluoride Treatment
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Fluoride inhibits the loss of minerals from tooth enamel and encourages remineralization (strengthening areas that are weakened and beginning to develop cavities). Fluoride also affects bacteria that cause cavities, discouraging acid attacks that break down the tooth. Risk for decay is reduced even more when fluoride is combined with a healthy diet and good oral hygiene. Experts used to think that fluoride worked mainly by strengthening teeth while they were still developing. This meant that children were the focus of fluoridation efforts. Studies now show that topical fluoride — the kind in toothpastes, mouth rinses and fluoride treatments — helps fight decay in people of all ages, and therefore is as important in fighting tooth decay as in strengthening developing teeth.
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In-office, we utilize topical fluoride, in the form of gel or foam. This is a preventative agent placed on tooth enamel that is contained in a tray and help against the teeth for up to 4 minutes. This gel/foam contains a much higher level of fluoride than the amount found in toothpastes and mouth rinses. These fluoride treatments offer extra protection in fighting cavities.
Early detection is everything, nobody ever regrets a quick screening. During your routine exam, our team will also check for oral cancer. Signs or indicators include feeling for irregular tissue or bumps in your mouth, neck, and head. Many patients have abnormal spots or sores in their mouths, with majority being identified as non-cancerous. However, we are not risk-takers when it comes to our patient’s wellbeing. Which is why if we notice anything unusual or concerning, a biopsy may be recommended for further examination.