Harry L. Habbel, D.D.S.
57 Street Rd. Suite M
Southampton, Pennsylvania 18966
Ph. (215) 375-7880
Fx. (215) 357-1766
Bringing the Latest in Dental Technology to Our Patients
Dr. Habbel's practice achieves top-notch results with the most cutting-edge dental technology on the market. His expert use of lasers for a variety of procedures puts him at the forefront of his field. In keeping with his belief that dental care should be comfortable and personalized, Dr. Habbel strives to offer you all the benefits of modern dentistry. He therefore makes a point of keeping abreast of the most cutting-edge technological advances in his field, including:
- Laser Dentistry
- "Pain-free" Care
- Digital X-rays
- Video Patient Education System
- Intraoral Camera
- ARESTIN®
Laser Dentistry
Dr. Habbel's office employs cutting-edge laser technology to make your dental visits comfortable and stress-free. The benefits of lasers abound. They minimize bleeding and swelling and require less anesthesia than traditional techniques, increasing the comfort and convenience of many procedures. In addition, they're known for working quickly and more quietly, and they virtually eliminate postoperative discomfort. Lasers are used in dentistry for endodontic procedures as well as in tooth whitening, dental bonding, and periodontal therapy. Many patients with "gummy" smiles are amazed with the results of laser gum contouring, a quick and easy treatment that eliminates excess gum tissue to expose more of the tooth. Dr. Habbel uses four types of lasers for hard- and soft-tissue procedures.
- Erbium Laser
The Erbium laser is especially useful for surgery, placing fillings, and periodontics. In particular, this type of laser is good for removing hard tissue without affecting softer tissue nearby. The Erbium laser often requires no anesthesia and allows for greater precision than drilling. It can also be used to treat areas near composite resin (white) and porcelain fillings, crowns, and bridges without damaging them.
- DIAGNOdent® Laser
The DIAGNOdent® laser is highly effective on teeth without existing composite resin restorations, amalgams, or sealants. The DIAGNOdent® laser highlights decay hidden below the surface of the tooth, enabling dentists to detect hidden cavities with 90 percent accuracy.
- Diode Laser
The diode laser is especially useful for relatively delicate aesthetic surgery on soft tissue. The laser precisely modifies soft tissue with minimal risk of damage to surrounding areas, while virtually eliminating bleeding and discomfort. This type of laser is particularly useful for sculpting and clearing dental tissue, troughing, crown fitting, reducing clotting, performing gingivectomies, sterilizing periodontal pockets, and performing cosmetic procedures.
- CO2 Laser
The CO2 laser uses a beam emitted from gaseous carbon dioxide. Highly effective in treating soft tissue without causing bleeding, the CO2 laser is most often utilized in more extreme procedures involving excess tissue, dentures, and biopsies of large lesions.
"Pain-free" Care
Advances in pain management make virtually painless injections possible, which can alleviate the stress often associated with an injection traditionally required for numbing. A topical anesthetic can be applied to the tissue, allowing you to enjoy the effects of anesthesia without the discomfort of an injection.
Digital X-rays
Dr. Habbel's use of digital radiography makes diagnosis more accurate and produces less radiation. X-rays are taken quickly and easily and appear immediately on the computer screen for both you and the dentist to view. Digital X-rays also help ensure effective treatment by enabling dentists to accurately diagnose a wide range of problems more quickly and more conveniently than ever.
CAESY® Patient Education System
Dr. Habbel utilizes the CAESY® Patient Education System, a series of short multimedia presentations about various dental health issues and procedures. After viewing these clear, informative descriptions of your proposed treatment, you will feel more empowered and fully up-to-date in making decisions about your dental health.
Intraoral Cameras
The intraoral camera gives patients a complete view of the mouth during diagnosis and treatment. A tiny camera inserted into the mouth transmits a live on-screen view of the area being treated while the procedure is in progress. This allows the dentist to perform many procedures with even greater precision while giving patients a better understanding of how their treatment is accomplished.
ARESTIN®
ARESTIN® is a powdered antibiotic (1 mg minocycline hydrochloride) used in periodontal procedures to fight infection of periodontal pockets after scaling and root planing. The powder is placed in the periodontal pockets, where it kills bacteria for up to 21 days after periodontal procedures. ARESTIN® quickens recovery time, shrinks periodontal pockets, and reduces bleeding of the gums.
Contact Us
With Dr. Habbel's expert use of today's most cutting-edge dental technology, your dental visits can be more comfortable than you ever imagined. To learn more about the options available for your next dental exam, contact our office today.