Online Newsletter
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on in our office and any special news that we think might be of interest.
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Newsletters
First Quarter 2009 Office Closures
- January 1st
- January 26th - 30th
- February 13th
- March 20th - 30th
Second Quarter 2009 Office Closures
- April 10th
- May 21st & 22nd
- June 19th
Cavities Can Hide in Your Teeth
It is our goal to help you maintain and improve your oral health. To achieve this goal, the dental care that you and your family receive I our office always includes state of the art equipment. Among the newest technologies is a small laser instrument called the DIAGNOdent, Which scans your teeth with harmless laser light searching for hidden decay. Locating hidden decay before it destroys tooth structure (from the inside out) is a major goal for modern dentistry. The widespread use of fluoride supplements in dental materials, toothpaste and drinking water has made tooth surfaces harder and more resistant to decay. However, diagnosing cavities beneath the hard surfaces 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. X-rays and probing with an explorer are limited in detecting sub surface decay, particularly when the cavity is in its early stages. Fortunately, the new DIAGNOdent is a major breakthrough that allows Dr Jennings to locate hidden decay, and with treatment stop the spread of disease before it destroys the tooth from within. This unique instrument provides instant feedback on the health of the tooth. A pen like probe simply glides over tooth surfaces checking the health of the tooth. A number scale and alarm signals the operator when there are signs of hidden decay. This new technology is completely safe and pain free. We encourage regular dental check-ups, cleanings and home care. Early detection of problems minimizes the expenses of major tooth repair. New technologies take us a giant step forward to helping you achieve the goal of minimally invasive dentistry.
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