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Laser detection of cavities using Diagnodent
This is the revolutionary new way to find even the smallest areas of tooth decay. This new technology, is able to target and treat all of the small problem areas before they turn into larger issues that require more complicated procedures. Diagnodent is completely painless. It's energy level is similar to that of a laser pointer, the laser beam is harmless to surrounding tissues. Diagnodent is first calibrated to your unique tooth structure by scanning a cleaned tooth surface with a harmless laser beam. After calibration the doctor will gently scan the teeth. A small countertop unit emits an audio signal and registers a digital read-out, which identifies cavities developing below the surface 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 the cost can often be reduced. It's a great way to prevent little problems from becoming big problems.
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