21st Century Technology For A Million Dollar Smile
LASER DETECTION SYSTEM CATCHES DECAY EARLY
You may have heard about DIAGNOdent, a new high tech laser system that we use to detect tooth decay in its earliest stages. Studies show that as much as 50% of decay may go undetected by traditional dental probing and other diagnostic methods. The new DIAGNOdent aids in diagnosing hidden decay more accurately and confidently. While the attention given to DIAGNOdent is fairly recent, we are proud to say that we have been using this device for quite some time now.
Most decay occurs in the complex anatomy of the tooth surfaces, making diagnosis with traditional methods difficult, because the outer tooth surface often appears to be intact. The DIAGNOdent uses laser light of a defined wavelength to help detect and quantify demineralized tooth substances without x-ray exposure - the higher the amount of fluorescence detected by the machine, the greater the degree of decay within the tooth. Because the decay is detected earlier, the number of dental procedures - and hence, the cost - can often be reduced. It's a great way to keep little problems from becoming big problem
You may have heard about DIAGNOdent, a new high tech laser system that we use to detect tooth decay in its earliest stages. Studies show that as much as 50% of decay may go undetected by traditional dental probing and other diagnostic methods. The new DIAGNOdent aids in diagnosing hidden decay more accurately and confidently. While the attention given to DIAGNOdent is fairly recent, we are proud to say that we have been using this device for quite some time now.
