Diagnostic lasers used carefully can warn of potential decay much earlier than traditional, rather scary “probing”.
However, early detection then requires early interception therapy or micro dentistry.
Options such as hard tissue laser and air abrasion remove tiny areas of early breakdown and seal it. Painlessly.
So weakness areas prone to decay get picked up early and treated before the tooth needs drilling.
Importantly, this early interception means kids never have to face any hint of scary or painful dentistry, so never develop a fear of the dentist.
All our children LOVE coming to the dentist. We see a good childhood relationship with a dentist as critical to future preventive care.
