Jim L. Caskey, D.D.S., M.S.

Sherman
210 E Lamberth Road
Sherman, TX 75092
P: 903.893.6341 | F: 903.813.5583

Gainesville
821 E Broadway
Gainesville, TX 76240
P: 940.665.1982 | F: 940.665.2190

TOLL FREE: 800.397.6340

State-of-the-Art Technologies

Dr. Caskey graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Computer Information Systems and spent eight years in the computer industry prior to attending dental school. During that time he learned to appreciate the benefits that technology can bring to his patients. He embraces all of the latest innovations available to orthodontics that help make your time in braces faster and more comfortable as his team works to improve your smile.

In-Ovation Braces

This type of brace is termed “self-ligating” because, unlike most braces, it does not require an elastic band to bind the orthodontic wire to the brace. This small but significant difference allows your teeth to move much faster with less discomfort. As important is that instead of making monthly visits to the orthodontist, you or your child will get the same great smile by visiting the office an average of every 8 – 10 weeks. This prevents you from unnecessary visits to the orthodontist and keeps school age children in the classroom. Learn more about In-Ovation >

Soft tissue recontouring

A recent advancement in orthodontics is the use of a soft tissue diode laser to painlessly recontour the “gumline” around patient’s teeth, making the smile more attractive. Other uses of this technology are procedures that allow Dr. Caskey to begin treatment on teeth that would not normally erupt into the mouth for long periods of time, making treatment months or years longer than necessary. Until now, these procedures were performed by other dental specialists, requiring the patient to schedule with another office. Dr. Caskey has embraced this technology since 2004, making it more convenient for patients that benefit from these procedures.

Temporary Anchorage Devices

One of the most exciting innovations in orthodontics is the use of temporary anchorage devices painlessly attached to the jaw bone. This topic receives more attention in orthodontic publications than any other recent innovation. While most patients do not require these devices, the use of this technique allows the orthodontist to move teeth in difficult circumstances that until now may have resulted in less than ideal side effects. In many situations, the use of these simple anchorage devices prevents a patient from needing more complicated surgical procedures performed by an oral surgeon.

CBCT Imaging

This mini “cat scan” for the head, is another break through for orthodontics and dentistry. This method employs low dose radiation and is used in patients that present with teeth that have not erupted into the mouth, referred to as “impacted teeth”. Normal x-rays only show the orthodontist a two dimensional view of the patients teeth and associated bony structures, making it more difficult for the doctor to diagnose and treatment plan complicated situations. Now with the use of CBCT imaging, Dr. Caskey uses software that interprets the image and allows him to accurately diagnosis a patient with a three dimensional image, illustrating to both the patient and collaborating doctors a distortion free image of all structures within the jaw bone and their spacial relationship to one another. Utilizing this technology improves treatment planning and many times alters the treatment that would have been recommended had conventional two dimensional images been used during the diagnosis.

CBCT Imaging Videos

Routine low dose digital x-rays

Taking routine initial x-rays is important for the orthodontist to make an accurate diagnosis. It is also important to take occasional x-rays during treatment to ensure that the teeth are moving in the appropriate way without any harm to the roots of the teeth. Digital x-rays used in this practice reduces radiation 80 -90% over conventional dental x-ray techniques. These x-rays are processed instantly and sent to the patient’s chair making your visit quick and efficient.

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