Dental Laser Scanners

The Laser Scanner Finds Ultra-Small Cavities Years Earlier

Have you ever had a dentist discover a sizable new cavity that necessitates a massive filling, but leaves you questioning how it’s possible, when the cavity wasn’t even there on your last six-month check-up? Well actually, it existed during your prior visit, but couldn’t be detected on the X-rays or with a visual inspection. Sometimes patients will complain of tooth sensitivity or mild to severe pain, yet X-rays and visual scrutiny can’t identify the source. These patients are often provided with sensitivity toothpaste that doesn’t relieve the problem. Dentists have even performed root canals to get the pain or sensitivity to stop, when the physical source was an undetectable amount of decay. All these reasons and more are why Dr. Salmons uses a laser scanner to reveal cavities in their earliest stages: at a time when they can be repaired with only a tiny filling. You won’t depart his office wondering whether the start of a new cavity has been missed. He can discover cavities and take care of them before they become bigger problems.

Ivan K. Salmons, DDS  
1855 Indian Hills Drive   
Sioux City, IA 51104   
(712) 239-5900   
SiouxCityDentist.com