Modern Orthodontic Technology in Smyrna, TN
The tools an orthodontist uses directly affect the accuracy of your diagnosis, the efficiency of your treatment, and the comfort of your experience. At RuCo Orthodontics, Dr. Gala and Dr. Baston invest in technology that makes care better for patients, not just more impressive on a website.
Technology That Serves the Patient, Not the Other Way Around
Orthodontic technology has advanced significantly over the past decade, and the practices that have kept pace with those advances are able to offer more accurate diagnoses, more predictable treatment outcomes, and a more comfortable experience from the first visit to the last.
At RuCo, the technology in use isn’t there for show. Every tool Dr. Gala and Dr. Baston use is chosen because it makes treatment more precise, more efficient, or easier to understand for the families they work with.
Clearer images with significantly less radiation exposure.
Digital x-rays give Dr. Gala and Dr. Baston a detailed view of tooth roots, bone structure, and developing teeth that simply isn’t visible in a standard clinical exam. Compared to traditional film x-rays, digital imaging produces sharper images while reducing radiation exposure by up to 90 percent. Images are available instantly, which means less waiting and more time spent actually reviewing your records during the appointment.
Precise impressions without the trays and putty.
Traditional dental impressions involve trays filled with material that patients hold in their mouth for several minutes, an experience most people find uncomfortable and a few find genuinely difficult to get through. The iTero digital scanner replaces that process entirely by using a handheld wand to create a precise 3D model of your teeth in minutes. The result is a more accurate impression and a significantly more comfortable experience, which matters particularly for younger patients and anyone with a strong gag reflex.
See your projected results before treatment begins.
Using digital records and advanced planning software, Dr. Gala and Dr. Baston can map out the full course of your treatment before a single tooth moves. For clear aligner patients, this means you can see a simulation of how your teeth will move from their current position to their final alignment. For all patients, it means the doctors have a precise, detailed roadmap guiding every stage of treatment rather than making adjustments based on observation alone.
A complete record of your smile from day one.
Comprehensive digital photos are taken at the start of treatment and at key points throughout the process. These records allow Dr. Gala and Dr. Baston to track progress accurately, make informed decisions about treatment adjustments, and give patients a clear visual reference for how far their smile has come. They also serve as important clinical documentation throughout your care.
Three-dimensional imaging for complex cases.
For cases that require a deeper look at bone structure, tooth positioning, or jaw development, cone beam CT imaging provides a three-dimensional view that goes well beyond what standard x-rays can show. This level of detail allows for more precise treatment planning, particularly for patients with complex bite issues or skeletal concerns that need to be fully understood before treatment begins.
Better Technology Means Better Treatment Outcomes
The connection between the tools an orthodontist uses and the quality of care a patient receives is direct. More accurate records lead to more accurate diagnoses. More precise planning leads to more predictable results. Digital processes that replace outdated ones lead to a more comfortable experience at every appointment.
At RuCo, Dr. Gala and Dr. Baston use these tools because they produce better outcomes for patients, and better outcomes are the entire point of the practice.
See the Difference Modern Orthodontics Makes
Come see what orthodontic care looks like when it’s done with the right tools.
Still have questions? Call (615) 625-6900—we’re happy to help!