May '10 It's Time to Shine

It's Time to Shine!

When you think of laser dentistry, you may think of futuristic care delivered with rays of light. It's the very stuff of science fiction.

On the contrary, laser dentistry is now a very common, very conservative and very comfortable means of dental care . . . delivered with rays of light!

In my practice, I use one particular laser tool that I've found does more good for a patient than almost any other tool I've ever used: The DIAGNOdent®.

The DIAGNOdent is the revolutionary dental laser that safely and effectively detects even the smallest areas of tooth decay, (even areas that might not be detected on a digital x-ray). It is a cavity-detecting device that can find 50 percent of the decay that goes undetected by radiography without exposing you to radiation.

The process is simple. When the DIAGNOdent's light source is directed at your tooth, anything unusual about the tooth's surface - the start of a cavity or any surface breakdown - causes a different type of light to be bounced back to the instrument. The light is transferred into an acoustic signal and the control unit evaluates the wavelength. This lets us know what type of preventive treatment you might need.

Earlier detection of cavities and other problems means more conservative, more comfortable and more affordable treatment. By using this new technology, I can target and treat all of your small problem areas before they turn into larger issues.

Left undetected or untreated, cavities and tooth decay can lead to infections, abscesses and more. With DIAGNOdent, diagnosis of these problems has never been easier, safer or more comfortable.

The future of dentistry is here! Make your appointment now to let the DIAGNOdent's rays of light help your smile shine!

Sincerely,

Dr. Larry Winans