About Us
ABOUT BEAM
We are a luxury dental brand located in Downtown Nashville, TN. Our mission is to give all of our patients the confidence to smile freely and influence the world in a positive way. Our patient base values quality and health above all else.
What is a Smile Design?
A smile design is a comprehensive look at all features involved in a beautiful smile. This includes:
- Lip Structure
- Facial Movements
- Gum Health
- Tooth Alignment
- Color
- Shape and Contour
- Skin Tone
What is Our Process?
The first step is a virtual consultation. Be as specific as possible about what you would like to improve, goals, budget, and timeline.
Once Dr. Clegg responds to your request, you are free to book an in-person cosmetic work up. At this appointment we will take the time to listen to your concerns, take photographs and x-rays, and help you to develop your ideal smile. Then we set a date to help you be the most confident version of yourself!
Dr. Andrea Clegg, DMD
Dr. Clegg is a Northern California native that found her home here in Middle Tennessee in 2014. Her mother was a dentist and practice owner, and that really inspired her from a young age to become a dentist herself. After shadowing and working as an assistant in the practice 2000+ hours, she got into dental school at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in 2009. Dr. Clegg found her passion for cosmetic dentistry and has since joined the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, as well as the American Academy of Facial Esthetics.
Making people feel confident is her absolute favorite thing, and she loves working with patients to make their dreams come to life. She currently resides in Franklin, Tennessee, with her husband Rick and their 4 children. Her favorite activities include trying new restaurants, skiing, hiking, and spending time with her family.
Beam Dental Technology
Dental technology has come a long way in a very short time. Medical knowledge and equipment advancement continues to increase, providing treatments that are better and more effective than ever. Our office is excited to offer these benefits to you!
VIRTUAL DENTAL APPOINTMENTS
When we decided to go paperless, that certainly included our calendars, x-rays, and notes, but these simple records aren’t where our digital style ends. If you have any concerns about your teeth, whether it be sudden pain or an injury, you can do a digital consultation with us.
Yes, you read that right. From the comfort of your own home, you can chat with a professional in our office to get advice on how to treat your dental issues.
PAPERLESS DENTAL OFFICE
Just one of the improvements that we’re particularly excited about is the jump from paper to digital. We have established a completely paperless office style, and we’re able to do that because of some of the excellent equipment available to us.
This paperless style allows us to:
- Decrease waste by eliminating physical documentation.
- Cut down on the need for storage space.
- Lessen the time needed to transfer files and x-rays to or from a lab.
- Improve the speed at which your checkups can proceed.
- Increase the accuracy of the information we gather about your mouth.
- Broaden the types and amounts of information we can gather about your mouth.
Our paperless office helps us become more efficient in every way, and we know you will appreciate the difference our digitized style makes in our service to you!
CONE-BEAM 3D IMAGING
There are two amazing aspects to cone-beam 3D imaging that we’d love to tell you about.
The first has to do with the shape of the scanner. Cone-shaped beams allow us to get a picture of your mouth and jaw that doesn’t flatten the image the way a regular camera would. This allows us a more accurate picture of hard-to-see spaces and helps us guarantee that small problems won’t get missed.
Secondly, this type of scanning can see both soft tissue (gums) and hard tissue (teeth) at the same time. This is a valuable tool for seeing the structures that make up your entire mouth and how well they work together. After all, everything in your body works together, and your mouth is no exception.
DIGITAL DENTAL X-RAYS
X-rays have long been a valuable tool for dentists, and the transition to digital has only made x-rays more useful. With digital X-rays, we no longer have to wait for the film to be developed. We can see the images almost immediately on the computer screen. As a result, we can also retake any badly positioned or blurred images with no inconvenience to you, and no time lost.
We can also zoom in on our high-definition x-rays to get a better view of anything we need to see more closely. We can transfer and store these images easily. On top of everything else, digital X-rays are also safer than film, as they require less radiation to get a precise image.
PHASE CONTRAST MICROSCOPE
As a patient, you’ll receive premium periodontal therapy with the use of our Phase Contrast Microscope. Our mouths are home to billions of bacteria, some harmful and others beneficial. The strength of your oral health is dependent on maintaining a balance.
Dr. Clegg will use this microscope to look at the bacteria in your mouth and determine its composition. This will help her have a better idea of what is going on in your mouth and enable her to provide recommendations for future treatment.
INTRAORAL CAMERAS
An intraoral camera helps Dr. Clegg during your examination. A camera allows her to take a video and images of your teeth so that she can have a better understanding of any dental issue that you are experiencing. The video can be magnified and used to pinpoint plaque, problem areas, and other oral health issues that are more difficult to see with the naked eye.
