Fast, Efficient, Comfortable Technology For Your Orthodontic Care

As an orthodontist in Plano, Dr. Ben Winters refuses to compromise on the level of quality care we offer. When we consider what dental technologies to invest in, the one thing we always consider is how you’ll benefit. Sure, bright, shiny toys are fun to learn about and use, but if you or our team doesn’t benefit, as an orthodontist in Plano, we’d rather invest in something that helps you enjoy more comfortable and convenient visits.

Here are some of the technologies we use daily to help you enjoy your visits…

Digital X-Rays & Diagnostics

Better for you, our team, and the environment, digital x-rays capture pictures of your teeth and hard tissues while also using up to 90% less radiation than traditional x-rays. We can adjust the settings to accommodate your personal needs – whether you’re worried about radiation because of and physical risks or previous radiation treatment, you don’t want your kids exposed to radiation so early in their lives, or if you’re concerned about how chemicals and old films will affect our environment.

No More Goopy Impressions!

When you visit Wincrest Orthodontics, you won’t have to suffer through goopy, unpleasant tray-and-putty impressions. That’s because we have the iTero^® digital impression system – designed with your orthodontic treatment in mind.

With this amazing, handheld intraoral scanner, we are able to capture a highly detailed 3D image of your mouth, and then project it in front of both of us on a screen. The entire process is painless and only takes a few minutes to complete and makes you an active part of the treatment planning process.

More than a decade of research went into this technology to maximize…

Comfort – No goopy mess, unpleasant taste, or gagging. The system uses a compact hand-held wand so there’s no pulling, stretching, or poking in your mouth.
Efficiency – The iTero process is complete in approximately three to five minutes – there’s no tray filled with goop left to harden in your mouth.
Calm and Wellbeing – You stay in control. The iTero scanning process can be stopped and started as many times as you need.
Precision – The iTero creates a precise copy of your teeth and arches so you can rely on an accurate impression the first time around. Less precise methods can require retakes with delays of up to three weeks.

You’ll be amazed when you see how your smile can transform over the course of treatment. And we’re able to make any necessary adjustments, so that you get the results you expect and deserve.

3D Printer

To round out our digital workflow, we use a 3D printer to create a more flexible treatment planning process and to shorten the wait time needed when using an outside lab for your orthodontics care. When used in combination with our digital diagnostics equipment and digital scanner, a 3D printer really does take your orthodontic care to the next level.

After taking your impressions and designing your treatment plan, we use our 3D printer to customize:

When your treatment plan includes anything that will benefit from our 3D printer, we can definitely maximize your care with its benefits, because we want to save you time in the chair, increase your comfort, and speed up delivery of your beautiful new smile!

When you invest in your oral health, you want to know that you are visiting an orthodontist in Plano who takes that investment as seriously as you do – and invests in the technologies that make your experiences more enjoyable. To learn more about what Dr. Winters can do for your smile, call to schedule your consultation.