Dr. Rubinstein uses many types of lasers, including the Diagnodent, which is a safe fluorescent laser that detects hidden tooth decay accurately, quickly, and at the earliest possible stage.

Diagnodent^® accurately exposes areas of tooth decay without scratching, probing or “opening up the tooth.”  This provides a greater chance of identifying, treating, and retaining a natural tooth without the need for expensive and time-consuming restorations.

How can Diagnodent^® help me?

Because Diagnodent^® exposes caries earlier, more treatment options are possible.  Here are some of the other benefits associated with Diagnodent^®:

• Allows dentists to perform treatment with greater confidence.
• Allows for the investigation of suspicious areas.
• Completely safe.
• Cost effective.
• Helps reduce future dental procedures.
• More accurate than any other diagnostic tool.
• No need for invasive investigations.
• No pain or scratching.

What does the Diagnodent^® process involve?

The Diagnodent^® process is performed within the scope of a regular dental checkup.  It is strikingly similar to having a laser pointer aimed at the teeth.  Diagnodent^® is a hi-tech tool, which painlessly scans a clean tooth surface with a laser beam, then provides a digital readout reflecting  the density of the underlying tooth structure.   Once the dentist determines which teeth are suffering from decay, a plan can be formulated and treatment options can be discussed.  In most cases, the early detection of decay means more treatment options and a greater chance of saving the affected tooth.

If you have any questions about Diagnodent^®, please ask your dentist.