Round Tooth Logo

David R. Englehart, D.M.D.

(814) 238-6734

Menu
  • Home
  • Staff
  • Office
  • Services
  • New Patients
  • Contact Us
  • Appointment Request
  • Blog
  • Patient Education
    • Premium Education
      • Educational Videos
      • Cosmetic & General Dentistry
      • Emergency Care
      • Endodontics
      • Implant Dentistry
      • Oral Health
      • Oral Hygiene
      • Oral Surgery
      • Orthodontics
      • Pediatric Dentistry
      • Periodontal Therapy
      • Technology
  • Home >
  • Articles >
  • Technology >
  • Laser Decay Diagnostics

Laser Decay Diagnostics

  • Created in Technology

Using lasers, dentists can detect tooth decay that is not yet visible and would otherwise be undiagnosed using traditional methods.

Laser cavity detection is based on the fact that healthy tooth structure reflects light, or “fluoresces,” differently than does decayed tooth structure. Teeth with decay will display a higher level of fluorescence, and the higher the fluorescence, the more advanced the tooth decay. Laser decay technology also puts out an audio signal when it finds areas of decay.

Prior to using a laser scanner, dentists depended upon X-rays and using fine picks to identify cavities. Not only is this process uncomfortable, it’s also harder to diagnose decay in areas with limited visibility, like underneath the gum line. Laser technology provides about a 90% accuracy rate for identifying suspicious areas and cavities.

If tooth decay is caught early enough, you might not even need a filling at all, meaning laser technology not only improves early cavity detection, but reduces the size and number of fillings you might need over time. This means that you will be better able to preserve your natural teeth and avoid the need for expensive dental treatments.

  • Premium Education
    • Educational Videos
    • Cosmetic & General Dentistry
    • Emergency Care
    • Endodontics
    • Implant Dentistry
    • Oral Health
    • Oral Hygiene
    • Oral Surgery
    • Orthodontics
    • Pediatric Dentistry
    • Periodontal Therapy
    • Technology

Exclusive Offer

Sign up to receive special offers and discounts

  • Implants

    Before development of dental implants, dentures were the only alternative to replacing a missing tooth or teeth.

    Learn More
  • Veneers

    Recent years have brought remarkable advances in dental porcelain technology. These days, veneers can be made so thin that they can sometimes be bonded directly onto your existing tooth surface.

    Learn More
  • Teeth Whitening

    Whitening procedures have effectively restored the smile of people with stained, dull, or discolored teeth.

    Learn More
  • Smile Gallery

    View our smile gallery to see some of the happy results of patients, or envision a smile for yourself! 

    Learn More

Hours of Operation

Our Regular Schedule

Monday:

9:00 am-6:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-2:45 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-2:45 pm

Friday:

Closed

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Our Location

Find us on the map

  • Copyright © 2023 MH Sub I, LLC dba Officite
  • Admin Log In
  • Site Map