DIAGNOdent in Spokane, WA

When a cavity is discovered early on, the most conservative and least intrusive therapeutic options can be employed to repair it. At Ash & Rowan Family Dentistry, we are delighted to use the latest cutting-edge diagnostic technologies for identifying tooth decay. The DIAGNOdent is a painless laser cavity detection equipment that enables our dentists to detect even the smallest regions of tooth decay within the grooves of your teeth's biting surfaces. During regular dental appointments, we do this rapid and painless cavity detection. The DIAGNOdent device is just one of the ways we bring advanced dentistry to our patients, which typically implies more efficient and safer treatments and a better patient experience.

How Does DIAGNOdent Work?

DIAGNOdent scans all of your teeth using a precise laser scanning device, sending an auditory signal and registering a digital read-out. Your dentist can detect cavities in the small areas between, on, and around your teeth by detecting the fluorescence within each tooth's structure.

DIAGNOdent is painless and takes a few minutes to scan your mouth for cavities and decay. Identifying tooth decay as early as possible reduces the costly treatments you may require later on and allows you to tackle minor issues before they become major dental issues.

The Advantages of DIAGNOdent Technology

The DIAGNOdent technology offers several advantages to dentists and patients worth mentioning. 

• Dentists and patients can save time using minimally invasive procedures without additional preparation.
• Provides a means for tracking caries activity over time with precise and consistent measures.
• Easy-to-use technology allows hygienists to spot problematic regions that require further study.
• Prevents the need for unnecessary exploratory excavation treatments on suspect teeth.
• Traditional examination procedures frequently miss early detection of pathogenic alterations (e.g., initial lesions, demineralization and changes in the enamel, and fissure caries).
• Enables a painless examination and treatment. There are no scratching probes to be found. Examining is simple, quick, and accessible.
• Because precise visual representations of caries increase dentist and patient confidence in treatment decisions.
• Because there is no x-ray exposure, it promotes a healthier experience.

Is DIAGNOdent a Painful Procedure?

DIAGNOdent causes no discomfort. It has the same energy level as a laser pointer and is harmless to adjacent tissues. A DIAGNOdent is a device that helps us accurately diagnose decay in a tooth. This device uses a laser light pen to illuminate the tooth, assess its fluorescence, and estimate its underlying density. In a nutshell, it tells us if a cavity is beneath the tooth's surface.

DIAGNOdent laser caries detection is well ahead of the competition regarding technology that can offer a better experience and treatment. Get in touch with Ash & Rowan Family Dentistry at 5528 N Ash St, Spokane, WA 99205, or call (509) 325-1886 for more information.