Dentist Flower Mound Texas-Meet Suzi from Dr. Wyatt's Office

Dentist Flower Mound Texas-A Laser Cavity Detector Keeps Things Small

We Find Decay The Easy Way

You may not realize it, but even the tiniest spot of decay can mean trouble for your teeth. That's why we take such care to identify and fill cavities: it's the key to preventing all kinds of trouble down the road. In the past, diligent decay identification has required lengthy poking and prodding sessions. Unfortunately, even the best of such methods of decay detection are only 50% to 75% successful. Cavities can hide inside little fissures that occur on most back teeth. Further, mechanical exploratory methods typically find only those cavities that are equal to or larger than the probe head. For all of these reasons, we've recently invested in DIAGNOdent: a revolutionary new means of detecting cavities that gives us incredibly accurate and thorough information.

Reflection and Revelation

DIAGNOdent technology inspects your teeth using a simple laser diode, comparing reflection wavelength to a known healthy baseline wavelength, thus uncovering decay. The process is simple. First, we direct the laser onto a healthy enamel tooth surface to provide the benchmark reading. Then, we move the diode around your mouth, shining the laser into all suspect areas. As the laser pulses into grooves, fissures, and cracks, it reflects a specific wavelength of fluorescent light. At the same time, this light is measured by receptors, converted to an acoustic signal, evaluated electronically to reveal a value between one and 100, and displayed on a screen. Whenever the laser encounters a discrepancy between a tooth surface and the healthy baseline value, it stimulates emission of a different fluorescent light wavelength. A reading of 10-20 indicates that there has been some enamel softening, indicating a potential problem area that merits close monitoring. A reading of 21-100 indicates a definite area of decay requiring an immediate filling.

A Timely Tool

DIAGNOdent technology gives us a tool for catching decay with more thoroughness, timeliness, and accuracy. Further, it requires no x-rays, so our staff doesn't have to spend valuable patient care time in the darkroom. It's a relatively simple and comfortable procedure. Not only does it help prevent the spread of decay, but it helps us to treat your teeth more conservatively as well. When we spot decay sooner, the necessary fillings are typically simpler and shallower, preserving more of the tooth. Finally, we can easily and objectively monitor any suspicious areas without repeated x-rays, harm to tissues, or need for protective measures.

Flower Mound Dental Talk: Dentist Flower Mound TX Replace Your Missing Teeth...

Flower Mound Dental Talk: Dentist Flower Mound TX Replace Your Missing Teeth...

Dentist Flower Mound TX Replace Your Missing Teeth With Dental Implants

Flower Mound Dental Talk: Cosmetic Dentist In Flower Mound TX Shares Example...

Flower Mound Dental Talk: Cosmetic Dentist In Flower Mound TX Shares Example...: Cosmetic Dentist in Flower Mound TX, Dr. William Wyatt answers the question: What are Some Examples of Cosmetic Dentistry? First impressio...

Cosmetic Dentist In Flower Mound TX Shares Examples Of Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic Dentist in Flower Mound TX, Dr. William Wyatt answers the question: What are Some Examples of Cosmetic Dentistry?

First impressions are important, and your smile is most often the first thing others will notice. If you have an unattractive smile, you may be giving off the wrong impression. Patients who have imperfections in their smile will typically smile less in order to hide embarrassing gaps, stains, or other visible dental problems that they may feel self-conscious about. Cosmetic dentistry is a way to give patients a beautiful smile, often in just a visit or two.  Dr. William Wyatt, a Flower Mound TX dentist provides a number of cosmetic services, including, but not limited to:

Teeth Whitening

One fast and easy way to improve your smile is through the process of teeth whitening.   The enamel of your teeth are safely whitened several shades through either our in-office whitening system or our take-home whitening trays.

Crowns

Are a great way to replace damaged teeth.  They look and feel just like your own.

Dental Implants vs Bridges

Dental bridges can be used to replace a missing tooth.  If you are considering a bridge, you may also want to learn about Dental implants, as they are the standard of care for replacing missing teeth. Their main advantage is that they look, feel, and function just like your own teeth, and you don't have to touch adjacent teeth.

Dental Bonding

This white filling material is used to help change the shape and size of a tooth. Dental bonding is used on teeth for a variety of reasons, including filling a cavity,  addressing spacing between teeth, reshaping a chipped tooth, or changing the size of a tooth.

Inlays and Onlays

Inlays and onlays can be thought of as laboratory created restorations that help fill in areas of a tooth, that are affected by dental decay. They are made out of porcelain and are custom-created in order to fit to the shape of your tooth. They are used when a tradtional filling just wont work due to the size of the decay or the fracture of a cusp.

If you live in the Flower Mound TX area and are looking for a family dentist that offers cosmetic dentistry, call Dr. Wyatt today to schedule a consultation appointment and start improving the appearance of your smile!

Flower Mound Dental Talk: Flower Mound TX dentist Dr. William Wyatt says tha...

Flower Mound Dental Talk: Flower Mound TX dentist Dr. William Wyatt says tha...: Flower Mound TX dentist Dr. William Wyatt says that now more than ever, dental implants are a very popular choice for many people who ha...