Diagnodent™
Tooth decay begins at a microscopic stage but can quickly advance, causing pain and even permanent tooth loss. In only six months’ time (the typical period between hygiene visits) an undetected cavity could grow into a serious condition that could require root canal and a crown.
To help avoid this type of problem, Dr. Makrauer uses Diagnodent™, one of the most significant advances in preventative dentistry in many years. Diagnodent uses laser technology to detect cavities at the earliest stage possible, when only minor treatment is typically required.
It is often difficult to determine whether a discoloration in a tooth is a cavity forming or just a stain or defect in the tooth. Diagnodent takes the guesswork away. In addition to early stage detection, the Diagnodent technology can precisely determine the need for opening and filling a tooth. This early detection and accuracy keeps fillings small and conservative, and helps avoid serious dental problems that require a more aggressive treatment approach.
This investment in the latest preventative dental technology is just one more example of how Dr. Makrauer fulfills his goal of providing patients a lifetime of healthy smiles.
“My general dentist recommended that I have dental implants done. I told him to recommend me to a cosmetic dentist ‘that he would send his own mother to’. I can see why he recommended Dr. Makrauer. He has such an easy professionalism about him and instills complete confidence in his patients. His staff responds to him so well; you can tell he has a well-managed team that he has trained very well. It’s also clear that he works hard to advance his mastery of cosmetic dentistry through ongoing training. I recommend him highly.”
—Sunny B.