Alexandria Office

2500 N. Van Dorn Street, #128
Alexandria, VA 22302

601 Post Office Rd., Suite 1-B
Waldorf, VA 20602

The Benefits of Ultrasonics at Karl A. Smith, DDS

Ultrasonic dental scaler used to remove plaque and tartar

What Are Ultrasonics?

Ultrasonics are instruments that use sonic energy to remove plaque and tartar. These instruments have smaller tips that allow Dr. Smith to complete treatment with greater precision and give patients better results.

How Do Ultrasonics Work?

Just as “ultraviolet” refers to electromagnetic waves beyond the range of human vision, “ultrasonic” refers to sound waves with a frequency too high for us to hear.

Our ultrasonic tools vibrate at these high frequencies, making them highly effective at performing important tasks within the confined spaces inside and around a tooth.

Karl A. Smith, DDS Uses Ultrasonics to Improve Your Treatment

Our use of ultrasonic instruments at Karl A. Smith, DDS, is one of the many ways we help our patients receive precise, effective dental treatment.

Call us at (703) 894-4867 or send us an email if you have questions about the equipment we use or would like to schedule an appointment.

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