We encourage regular dental checkups, cleanings and home care, but cavities can occur despite even the most rigorous dental hygiene and care. Early detection of problems can minimize major future expenses and be much more comfortable too. New technology has taken a giant step forward in achieving the goal of less invasive and expensive dentistry with the DIAGNOdent laser. To achieve the goal of early detection, we always use the latest technology. Among the most exciting pieces of equipment available anywhere is DIAGNOdent, a small device that literally scans your teeth with a laser light, searching for decay that can otherwise go unnoticed. We can’t treat what we can’t see, but now we can virtually see into the future. Locating hidden decay before it destroys tooth structure from within is a major goal of ours.

The widespread use of fluoride supplements in dental materials, toothpastes and drinking water has made tooth surfaces harder and more resistant to decay, but that’s only the surface, and there’s much more to your teeth than that. Diagnosing cavities beneath the hard surface is more challenging because the disease process can start through microscopic defects in the hard surface enamel and can readily spread into the softer tooth structure beneath the surface. Early decay detection can save you time and money and also increase your overall health and comfort level.X-rays and probing with an explorer are limited in what they can detect in terms of subsurface decay, especially when the cavity is in its early stages. The good news is that the new DIAGNOdent device is a breakthrough that allows the dentist to examine areas below the surfaces without any pain or discomfort at all.  

With early detection like this we can locate hidden problems and treat them to stop the spread of disease or decay before it destroys the tooth from the inside out. This unique instrument gives us instant feedback on the health of the tooth. The probe is like a pen that just glides over the surface of the tooth, automatically scanning the tooth for health. A number scale and an alarm signals the operator when there are signs of hidden decay, and best of all, it’s completely safe, non-invasive and painless.If you want to avoid later costs and potential problems, make sure your dentist uses DIAGNOdent for your next checkup. If he doesn’t, call Dental Care Design and let our investment in new technologies start to the benefit of your health, comfort and pocket book.