The Best Tools For Early Cavity Detection

By Ronald Cass | Published on August 17, 2011 | 0 Comments

The benefits of early cavity detection are clear. According to Dr. Ronald B. Cass DDS, PA, a family dentist in Austin, Texas, cavities that are detected early are generally smaller in size and easier to repair. The trick then, becomes finding new ways to catch cavities before they expand and become more difficult to remove.

As a family dentist in Austin, Dr. Cass says the best way he has found to detect cavities early is by using a technique called microabrasion dentistry. With microabrasion dentistry techniques, Dr. Cass is able to identify decay at the very earliest stages. He uses a special laser to detect when a tooth is beginning to break down – long before that decay would be noticeable with a traditional explorer instrument.

By catching cavities and decay at such an early stage, the Austin family dentist is able to put fillings in that are so small that patients do not even need shots or numbing medications. This presents a win/win situation for the patient, who gets to keep more of his natural tooth while also getting a filling that is going to last for a very long time. Small fillings tend to outlast larger fillings, which is yet another reason why Dr. Cass prefers using microabrasion dentistry to catch and repair dental decay at an early stage.

Unfortunately, Dr. Cass says that many dentists do not yet have the technology necessary for microabrasion dentistry. At his practice in Austin, the family dentist specifically uses a tool called DIAGNOdent. Although there are several other companies making similar products, Dr. Cass believes DIAGNOdent is far superior to everything else available right now.

By using the DIAGNOdent and practicing microabrasion dentistry, Dr. Cass has been able to see what is under the surface of his patients’ dental enamel in a way that was impossible just a few decades ago. Dr. Cass has calibrated his tools to measure the hardness of the natural teeth, and he uses the readings that his tools generate to help decide on the best course of action for treating a patient with cavities or decay.

Microabrasion technology has changed the way dentists like Dr. Cass work. He says that being able to identify decay at an earlier stage, and treat smaller cavities has a result, has lead to happier, more satisfied patients. He recommends that anyone who is interested in how the DIAGNOdent could help in their own dental treatment gets in touch with his office to find out more.

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