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If you’ve ever held a tray of thick putty in your mouth, waiting for it to set, you know why patients dread impressions. At Dental Faith, a small handheld scanner captures a precise 3D model of your teeth in a few minutes, with no putty and no trays.
You watch your scan build on screen, and the digital file goes straight to the lab or our in-office crown system.
A precise scan gives the lab, or our in-office mill, the exact shape of your prepared tooth and bite, so the crown fits with fewer adjustments.
The scan is used to design and mill your crown here, so many patients leave with their permanent crown in one visit, with no temporary.
Your scan creates the 3D model used to plan tooth movement and make the aligners.
A detailed scan helps plan the shape and size of each veneer before it’s made.
Custom appliances fit better when they’re made from an accurate digital model.
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The scanner wand is small, and you can breathe and swallow normally.
Precise scans mean crowns and appliances usually fit well the first time.
We rotate the model on screen and explain your treatment plan.
Files reach the lab instantly.
Every step is explained in English or Spanish.
Not sure what to expect? Here is exactly what happens when you come in for a digital dental scan at Dental Faith in Nashville.
| Difference | Digital scan | Putty impression |
What’s in your mouth | A small wand, moved gently over the teeth | A tray full of putty held for several minutes |
Gag reflex | Rarely a problem | A common problem |
Time | A few minutes | Several minutes, plus retakes if it distorts |
Accuracy | Precise 3D data that doesn’t shrink or warp | Can distort as it sets or during shipping |
You can see it | Yes, on screen right away | No |
Sent to the lab | Instantly, by secure file | By courier |
Our team is a trusted dental office in Nashville. Contact us today!
There’s usually no separate charge. The scan is part of the treatment it supports, such as your crown, aligners or night guard. Insurance coverage follows that treatment. If you need a scan on its own, for example for a second opinion, we’ll give you the price before we start.
✦ Digital 3D scanning with no putty or trays
✦ Instant results reviewed with you on screen
✦ Bilingual staff for English and Spanish speakers
✦ Faith-based, family-friendly environment
✦ Flexible payment and financing options
✦ Same-day scanning appointments available
You can also send us a quick text message at (615) 285-3949.
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
It’s a 3D model of your teeth made with a handheld intraoral scanner instead of a tray of putty. The file is used to make crowns, aligners and other custom restorations.
For most patients, yes. It’s more comfortable, it doesn’t distort, and the file reaches the lab instantly, which usually means a better fit.
A few minutes for a single area and a little longer for a full mouth.
No. The wand moves over your teeth without pressure. There’s no putty, so most people with a strong gag reflex find it easy.
Yes. Intraoral scanners use light, not radiation.
Often. We scan the tooth, design the crown and mill it in our office, so many crowns are placed in one visit. If no: The scan speeds up lab work, and crowns usually take two visits.
The scan is part of the procedure it’s used for, so coverage follows that treatment.
Call our Nashville dentist, Dr. M. Paula Fedler, today to book your next dental appointment.
