{"id":35,"date":"2015-12-30T14:29:17","date_gmt":"2015-12-30T14:29:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.westhamptondentistry.com\/?p=35"},"modified":"2016-05-20T18:45:43","modified_gmt":"2016-05-20T18:45:43","slug":"dentist-richmond-diagnodent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westhamptondentistry.com\/blog\/2015\/12\/dentist-richmond-diagnodent\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentist in Richmond Prefers Safer Alternative to X-Rays"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"dentist<\/a>If there\u2019s one core philosophy in dentistry, you might say it\u2019s this: to keep as much of the natural tooth as possible. That\u2019s what Dr. Way\u2019s conservative dentistry is all about. In an effort to help you retain as much of your beautiful tooth structure as possible, <\/span>Westhampton Dentistry <\/span><\/a>uses the latest in technology, and one example is his preference for digital radiography over traditional x-rays. Keep reading to learn more about DIAGNOdent, your dentist in Richmond\u2019s choice for getting an accurate image of your mouth — safely.<\/span><\/p>\n

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DIAGNOdent Increases Accuracy and Oral Health<\/span><\/h3>\n

The need for DIAGNOdent<\/a> arose because cavities themselves have evolved over the past few decades. Due to the increased use of enamel-strengthening fluoride, today\u2019s tooth decay is more likely to occur in the hard-to-see nooks and crannies on the chewing surface rather than on the surfaces between teeth. X-rays can\u2019t find these new spots of decay simply because of their angle; they\u2019re taken from the side, hiding nook and cranny cavities from view. <\/span><\/p>\n

But with the DIAGNOdent scanner, we get a full view of your tooth: between, on top and around the surface.<\/span><\/p>\n

How DIAGNOdent Works<\/span><\/h4>\n

To begin, the DIAGNOdent scanner is calibrated to your unique tooth structure by scanning a recently cleaned area. Then, your Westhampton Dentistry expert will guide the laser across your teeth as it searches for areas of high fluorescence and displays its findings on a digital readout — the higher the amount, the greater the decay. <\/span><\/p>\n

Advantages of DIAGNOdent in Richmond<\/span><\/h3>\n

Dr. Way has found numerous benefits of using DIAGNOdent in decay detection. Some of those that you may find in your next visit to Westhampton Dentistry include:<\/span><\/p>\n