Austin Dentist Helen Ragsdale DDS - Austin Dentist Since 1985
Welcome to Austin Laser Dentistry - Locations in Austin and Round Rock
Thank you for choosing Austin Laser Dentistry for your dental needs. We look forward to a long and satisfying friendship and patient relationship based upon a whole health outlook.
Dr. Helen E. Ragsdale, DDS and her dental team are committed to providing you with exemplary dental care. Through individualized service, outstanding personal attention, and the advanced dental techniques, our highly skilled team is committed to exceeding your expectations of quality dental care as a part of your entire health maintenance program.
Helen E. Ragsdale, DDS provides the full spectrum of dental services, including preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry. From the latest therapies for periodontal disease to creating the perfect smile,
EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE
With Helen E. Ragsdale, DDS. and Associates
Dental Treatment Philosophy
Minimally Invasive Dentistry preserves as much sound tooth structure as possible. My clinical objective is to conserve the tooth-restoration complex and maximize the longevity of your dentistry between replacements. That’s good news, because smaller restorations last longer. 1, 2
Minimally Invasive Dentistry
Diagnosis - Prevention – Preservation – Conservation
Diagnosis
- Low radiation digital radiography *
- Laser fluorescence for detection of early decay
- Visible spectrum transillumination
- Brush biopsy of suspicious soft tissue growths or lesions
* Up to 90% reduction in radiation exposure compared to conventional dental X-rays.
Prevention
- Dietary assessment and counseling
- Professional plaque and tarter removal and control
- Fluoride administrations
- Specific antimicrobial treatments
- Laser disinfection
- Patient education
Preservation
- Dye-stain indicators to assure complete decay removal
- Precise LASER Removal of infected tooth/tissue
- Use of dental restorative materials which require the least tooth reduction for given size lesion
Conservation
- Use of wear-resistant materials according to patient need
- Evaluation and treatment of occlusal (bite) imbalances which damage teeth and their supporting structures.
- Gum and bone grafting to maintain or improve support of teeth and implants
- Implant placement and restoration to conserve tooth, jaw, and facial structures.
(1) Smmitt. JB, Burgess JO. The strength of class II composite resin restorations as affected by preparation design. Quintessence Int. 1994, 25:251-257.
(2) Gaengler, P. Micromorphological evaluation of posterior composit resins – 10 year report. J Oral Rehabil. 2004; 31:991-1000.
