Empower Dental Pasadena brings digital diagnostics and same-day restorations to patients across Pasadena, Altadena, and the nearby foothill communities. These tools let our doctors gather detailed information quickly, review findings with you on screen, and in many cases complete work in fewer sittings.
Each technology described here connects to treatment you will find on our Pasadena dental services page. You are welcome to ask about any of them when you visit our Pasadena location.
Your first visit is a good time to see how digital records shape your care.
Patients from Pasadena and Altadena can book online or call the number below to schedule.
Every doctor at Empower Dental Pasadena practices as a Super GP, so the same team can carry your care from the first exam through the final restoration. Fewer handoffs may mean fewer repeated explanations and a plan that stays consistent.
We offer same-day emergency appointments, and our staff can help in English, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, and Armenian. If dental visits make you nervous, ask about nitrous oxide, oral sedation, IV sedation, or general anesthesia.
The tools below cover the full arc of treatment, from spotting a problem early to placing a restoration that fits well. Here is how each one shows up during a typical visit.
Our digital X-rays are paired with AI-assisted analysis that highlights spots worth a second look. It works as an extra set of eyes, while your dentist interprets the results and decides on any treatment. Seeing marked-up images on screen can also make a diagnosis easier to understand. For background on why dentists use radiographs, see the ADA MouthHealthy guide to X-rays.
With CEREC, a crown can be designed on screen and milled from ceramic while you wait. When a case qualifies, you may leave with your permanent restoration the same day instead of returning weeks later for a second appointment.
Instead of biting into trays of impression material, you rest while a compact wand captures your teeth in three dimensions. The resulting model is used to plan restorations, implant placement, and aligner treatment with a high level of detail.
Digital Smile Design combines photos, scans, and facial measurements into a visual mockup of your future smile. Reviewing that mockup together gives you a chance to request changes before any cosmetic treatment begins.
Restorations for our patients can be produced through MD3 Lab, the dental lab within our own group. Close contact between the lab and our doctors may help with turnaround and makes small adjustments to color or contour easier to coordinate.
For most people, the answer is yes. Patients who dislike traditional impressions, want to preview cosmetic changes, or have limited time for repeat visits often find these tools especially useful.
Whether you live near Old Town Pasadena or up the hill in Altadena, your dentist will explain which technologies apply to your care and why.
We accept all PPO plans in network, along with HSA and FSA. If part of your treatment falls outside your coverage, Empower Dental Pasadena offers financing through two partners.
Each lender sets its own approval terms. Learn more on our Pasadena financing and insurance page, or reach our Pasadena office to talk it through.
Questions about coverage?
Ask us to walk through your options before your visit
Empower Dental Pasadena stands behind qualifying work with treatment-specific warranties. Fixed hybrid prosthetics include a Lifetime Warranty as long as you keep your recommended hygiene visits and ongoing care, while crowns and other fixed restorations include a 5-year warranty tied to regular exams, cleanings, and recommended maintenance.
To keep your warranty active, complete maintenance on the schedule set by your provider or the manufacturer. Skipped or undocumented care could limit or cancel coverage, and we may ask for proof of service when a claim is made.
