Diagnodent – Accurate, Reliable, Laser Cavity Detection

Dr. Sosenko and Dr. Weyneth, of Sherman Oaks Dental, are Using Early Cavity Detection Devices to Keep Our Patients Teeth Cavity Free!!

One of the most difficult situations arise among dentists when confronted with a new patient who says “I haven’t had a cavity in 20 years!…” at  the beginning of the new patient dental exam.  After careful evaluation of the patient’s x-rays, teeth and periodontal (gums and supporting structure) several small cavities are found. This is a typical situation that may arise if the previous dentist was not using an early cavity detection device such as the Diagnodent.

The Diagnodent is a wonderful tool that has been used in our office for several years now. The Diagnodent is a pen-like probe that sends a safe, painless laser beam into the tooth and checks its health. A number scale and an alarm will signal when there are signs of hidden decay which allows us to determine if decay is lurking beneath the apparently healthy tooth surface.

By using such a device early cavities are found years prior to discovering them through x-rays or visually in which these cavities would have progressed  to a more complex situation requiring more extensive and costly treatment. Using such a device can save money and discomfort by getting to cavities when they are very small often requiring minimal treatment.

Detecting early cavities is just one of the ways Dr. Sosenko and Dr. Weyneth help our family of patients creates and achieve the smile of their dreams.  Visit our friendly dental office today, in Naperville, Illinois.  We’d love to help you with all of your dental concerns.

The Diagnodent Laser is the latest and most up-to-date for screening potential problems.

More and more patients place value on healthy and attractive teeth. In order to maintain them the earliest care is essential. DIAGNOdent aids in the detection of cavities. Even small tooth lesions are detected at the earliest state, enabling Dr. Weyneth’s and Dr. Sosenko’s patients to protect and preserve their tooth structure.

The DIAGNOdent does not use x-ray exposure. It uses light energy, posing no harmful threat to our patients and staff. Best of all, the DIAGNOdent is painless and non-invasive!

Just a dental pick can easily miss these early tooth lesions. At Sherman Oaks Dental, in Naperville, Illinois, we strive to provide our patients with the newest advances in dental technology.