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Dr. Barton Foutz is a fourth-generation
dentist on the cutting edge. “My great grandfather would be astounded
by today’s technology,” Dr. Foutz said.
“When he began his practice in Utah in the 1880’s, dental drills were
pedal-operated and the only anesthetic available was whiskey.” “By the thirties (my grandfather’s era)
nitrous oxide and x-rays were in general use, and when my father started his
practice here in the sixties, the high-speed, air-driven drill was the latest
invention.” However, according to Dr. Foutz who began
his family dental practice in 1986 and is currently at 2510 Wigwam Parkway,
the most high-tech dental advances have occurred in just the past several
years. “Keeping abreast of dental
innovations requires continual study and commitment,” Foutz explained. “By the time training is completed for
a new piece of equipment, there is |
already
a newer model being introduced to take its place.” And the
pace is just as rapid for cosmetic procedures thanks to advances in space-age
resins, ceramics, and adhesives. “These durable, tooth-colored materials
have caused a revolution in cosmetic restorations,” Foutz said. “Porcelain veneers are all the rage and
silver fillings have become practically obsolete.” “These days a young person who comes in
with a cavity,” Dr. Foutz said, “will likely be treated with a
water-assisted dental laser which replaces the conventional drill. It produces no heat, no vibrations and, in
most cases, eliminates the need for needles and anesthesia.” The newest innovation in dentistry is the
digital x-ray. It uses less than 20% of the radiation needed by traditional film-based x-rays. The images |
are
viewed on a computer screen and can be e-mailed to the patient’s home or to
the insurance provider. Dr.
Foutz also offers invisible braces for straightening teeth, and clenching
control devices to alleviate tension and headaches. All procedures and services available
from Dr. Foutz are explained and illustrated on his extensive website. You
can meet the doctor and his staff online, watch streaming videos, and see
before-and-after images of the various procedures. There’s also a dental glossary, frequently
asked questions, and the popular “Self-Diagnosis Guide. “I can always tell when a new client has
been to our website,” Foutz said. “They seem comfortable and relaxed, and
they are more knowledgeable about what they want or need,” he said.
For more information, visit www.DrFoutz.com or call the office at 792-5929. |
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PHOTO BY JIM DECKER |
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Dr. Barton Foutz uses the latest technology on
his clients. His office is at 2510
Wigwam Parkway. |