Rocky River, OH Dentist John Kinsley, DDS, Detects Dental Decay with Diagnodent Laser Technology

Dr. John Kinsley, DDS 
Phone: 440-331-8691 
www.rockyriverdentist.com

Rocky River, OH Dentist John Kinsley, DDS, Detects Dental Decay with Diagnodent Laser Technology

Finding dental caries (cavities) before they have a chance to damage teeth dramatically minimizes the need for future extensive treatments as well as the risk of losing teeth due to decay. With Diagnodent, a cutting-edge laser device designed to identify cavities, pitting or fractures affecting the teeth, Rocky River, OH dentist John Kinsley, DDS, can now discover dental decay in its earliest stages and begin aggressive treatment measures to stop progression of the cavity. Additionally, oral examinations using Diagnodent means that patients will not have to experience the discomfort of sharp dental tools picking at their teeth since Diagnodent relies on painless, state-of-the-art laser technology.

It is estimated that nearly 50 percent of small cavities remain undetected by visual and traditional X-ray examination. By incorporating Diagnodent into his practice, Rocky River, OH dentist Dr. John Kinsley offers patients the advantages of receiving oral care from one of the best preventative devices ever developed by researchers in the oral health industry. Dr. Kinsley begins an examination with Diagnodent by aiming the laser at healthy tooth enamel, thus establishing a “normal benchmark” reading and then shining the Diagnodent laser on areas suspected to be prone to decay. Information provided by the laser is electronically evaluated and converted to an acoustic warning signal accompanied by a digital number displayed on the computer monitor. When certain wavelengths are emitted, numerical readings between 10 and 100 are provided to Dr. Kinsley, who then determines whether the enamel is structurally healthy or is softening and developing into an actual cavity.

Detecting pits in enamel between teeth with Diagnodent before they become visible prevents the spread of bacterial biofilm responsible for tooth decay and gingivitis. Upon finding compromised areas with the Diagnodent laser, Rocky River, OH dentist Dr. John Kinsley may apply bonding or white filling material to repair and protect enamel from further damage. When cavities are large or decay is extensive, enamel-colored fillings are generally not applicable due to the magnitude of the cavity. Dental crowns may be necessary or even extraction if the tooth is beyond the point of restoration. Diagnodent can help both children and adults avoid lengthy dental treatments by providing Dr. Kinsley with detailed information concerning the most concealed areas of each tooth.

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For more information about the advantages to an oral examination using Diagnodent, visit www.rockyriverdentist.com or call 440-331-8691 to schedule an appointment with Rocky River, OH dentist John Kinsley, DDS.