What is your dentist possibly missing?

A new form of dental technology can make finding cavities easier than ever.  FDA clearance on the new SoproLIFE was just granted in January, 2010.  Does your dentist have one?

   

The new SoproLife imaging fluorescence device, is an extremely useful tool in detecting dental caries early and effectively. The SoproLife uses blue LEDs to emit light and excite dentine, sending a fluorescent light signal that helps detect early tooth decay often too small to be detected by traditional X-rays or explorers.
The device allows for more accurate identification and diagnosis, as well as a procedure that is less invasive and aggressive than traditional methods. With the ability to detect cavities early on, dentists can give their patients the treatment they need earlier to prevent further damage and improve their smile.

Dental caries, better known as dental cavities, often do not have any symptoms until the decay has eaten through the enamel, causing pain and sensitivity. Cavities caught too late can cause serious damage and, in some cases, can lead to tooth loss.  Identifying cavities early with SoproLife dental technology allows dentists to treat cavities before they become worse.

The SoproLife is changing the way cavities are diagnosed and treated.  Conventional methods of cavity detection include visual observation, probing with an explorer, and radiographs. These methods can miss early carious lesions and require a more aggressive excavation once the cavity has been identified.

Orange County cosmetic dentist Dr. Todd Snyder at Aesthetic Dental Designs now uses the SoproLIFE.
You can reach us at (949) 643-6733 or on the web at http://www.aestheticdentaldesigns.com/.