Cavity Detection

Good dental health involves taking care of your smile through regular visits to your general dentist for cleanings and the detection of tooth decay and cavities. Decay is detected by checking for hardness, visual inspection, x-rays, and the use of a special instrument called the Diagnodent. The Diagnodent is a diode laser-based fluorescence detector that has over 90% accuracy in detecting cavities on the biting surface of teeth. The use of this instrument ensures that cavities are not missed and are found at the earliest stage of development.