We can't cure what we can't see!

In keeping with our goal to provide the very best service and latest technology available, we are announcing the use of a new diagnostic instrument for the detection of cavities called Diagnodent.

If you cannot detect the disease, how can you treat it? A suspicious-looking tooth presents a treatment dilemna for dentists. Should the tooth be opened up? What if decay is not found? Should the tooth just be watched, or does that give the decay more time to destroy the tooth? The Diagnodent, approved by the FDA for the detection of beginning stages of early tooth decay, is a hand-held laser, similar to a laser pointer. The Diagnodent measures laser fluorescence within tooth structure. At the specific wavelength that the Diagnodent laser operates, clean healthy tooth structure exhibits little or no fluorescence, resulting in a very low scale reading on the Diagnodent display. A tooth with decay will exhibit fluorescence, proportional to the degree of decay, resulting in an elevated scale reading. Catching decay early means fillings required are simpler and shallower, preserving more of the tooth.

This procedure is provided as a service to our patients. The Diagnodent will be used in addition to radiographs (x-rays) for the diagnosis of cavities. Not every patient will require the use of this device – only areas that the hygienist or dentist has deemed suspicious of a possible cavity. This new “tool” is just another way of ensuring our patients optimum dental care.

IS SOMEONE KEEPING YOU AWAKE AT NIGHT?

Well, you are not alone. It is estimated that more than 80 million people in North America have a snoring problem. This disorder is usually very disturbing to friends or family who are trying to sleep as well, creating tension and animosity. For the majority of snorers the most affordable, non-invasive, comfortable and effective snoring solution remains the dentist prescribed oral snoring preventative device, SILENT NITE®.

What Causes Snoring?

During sleep, the muscles and soft tissues in the throat and mouth relax making the breathing airway smaller. This decrease in the airway space increases the velocity of airflowing through the airway during breathing causing the soft tissues to vibrate. These vibrations result in what is called “noisy breathing” or snoring.

How Does The SILENT NITE® Prevent Snoring?

The SILENT NITE® device gently moves the lower jaw forward by means of connectors that are attached to transparent, flexible upper and lower forms. SILENT NITE® keeps the airway open preventing snoring, while promoting a deeper, more restful sleep.

More Restful Sleep May Be In Your Future

We have a simple checklist that will help determine the exact design of your SILENT NITE® and whether this device could help you or your loved ones obtain better, more healthful and restful sleep.