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<\/a>In our last post<\/a>, we talked about how tooth-colored fillings<\/a> can help us restore smile affected by decay. In this post, we\u2019re going to introduce you to a unique tool Dr. Les Latner<\/a> is using every day to catch decay before it becomes a serious problem. It\u2019s called DIAGNOdent<\/a>.\r\n\r\nHow Does DIAGNOdent Work?<\/strong>\r\n\r\nUsing a laser, DIAGNOdent<\/strong> examines the surfaces of teeth for signs of decay, matching what it finds against a health baseline reading. When it finds something that differs from that initial healthy reading, a sound is emitted, indicating that decay may be present.\r\n\r\nAs a benefit for you, finding decay early means shallower, simpler fillings that let you preserve more of your natural smile. And when used in combination with X-rays, it provides Dr. Latner<\/strong> with a clearer understanding of your total oral health so that we can make even better treatment decision for you going forward.\r\n\r\nLearn More About DIAGNOdent Today<\/strong>\r\n\r\nWant to learn more? You can do so in a couple of ways. First, you can visit the official page<\/a> for DIAGNOdent<\/strong>. You can also our own website<\/a>, where you can learn more about DIAGNOdent<\/a> and all our great services<\/a>.\u00a0 And lastly, you can give our office a call<\/a>. We\u2019d be happy to answer any of your questions, in addition to scheduling a visit for you with Dr. Latner<\/strong>.\r\n\r\nWestside Dental Associates<\/strong> is located in Los Angeles<\/strong> and serve patients from West Los Angeles, Westwood, Santa Monica, Rancho Park, Culver City, Beverly Hills, Venice, Marina del Rey, and surrounding areas<\/strong>.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In our last post, we talked about how tooth-colored fillings can help us restore smile affected by decay. In this post, we\u2019re going to introduce you to a unique tool Dr. Les Latner is using every day to catch decay before it becomes a serious problem. It\u2019s called DIAGNOdent. How Does DIAGNOdent Work? Using a laser, DIAGNOdent examines the surfaces of teeth for signs of decay, matching what it finds against a health baseline reading. When it finds something that differs from that initial healthy reading, a sound is emitted, indicating that decay may be present. As a benefit for you, finding decay early means shallower, simpler fillings that let you preserve more of your […] (Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[40],"tags":[57,56,61,17,44,25,6,59,55,54,58,52,53],"class_list":["post-101","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general-dentistry-2","tag-beverly-hills","tag-culver-city","tag-diagnodent","tag-dr-latner","tag-dr-les-latner","tag-los-angeles","tag-los-angeles-dentistry","tag-marina-del-rey","tag-rancho-park","tag-santa-monica","tag-venice","tag-west-los-angeles","tag-westwood"],"yoast_head":"\nDr. Latner Detects Cavities Early with DIAGNOdent - Westside Dental Associates<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Early detection leads to more conservative treatment. 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<\/a>In our last post<\/a>, we talked about how tooth-colored fillings<\/a> can help us restore smile affected by decay. In this post, we\u2019re going to introduce you to a unique tool Dr. Les Latner<\/a> is using every day to catch decay before it becomes a serious problem. It\u2019s called DIAGNOdent<\/a>.\r\n\r\nHow Does DIAGNOdent Work?<\/strong>\r\n\r\nUsing a laser, DIAGNOdent<\/strong> examines the surfaces of teeth for signs of decay, matching what it finds against a health baseline reading. When it finds something that differs from that initial healthy reading, a sound is emitted, indicating that decay may be present.\r\n\r\nAs a benefit for you, finding decay early means shallower, simpler fillings that let you preserve more of your natural smile. And when used in combination with X-rays, it provides Dr. Latner<\/strong> with a clearer understanding of your total oral health so that we can make even better treatment decision for you going forward.\r\n\r\nLearn More About DIAGNOdent Today<\/strong>\r\n\r\nWant to learn more? You can do so in a couple of ways. First, you can visit the official page<\/a> for DIAGNOdent<\/strong>. You can also our own website<\/a>, where you can learn more about DIAGNOdent<\/a> and all our great services<\/a>.\u00a0 And lastly, you can give our office a call<\/a>. We\u2019d be happy to answer any of your questions, in addition to scheduling a visit for you with Dr. Latner<\/strong>.\r\n\r\nWestside Dental Associates<\/strong> is located in Los Angeles<\/strong> and serve patients from West Los Angeles, Westwood, Santa Monica, Rancho Park, Culver City, Beverly Hills, Venice, Marina del Rey, and surrounding areas<\/strong>.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In our last post, we talked about how tooth-colored fillings can help us restore smile affected by decay. In this post, we\u2019re going to introduce you to a unique tool Dr. Les Latner is using every day to catch decay before it becomes a serious problem. It\u2019s called DIAGNOdent. How Does DIAGNOdent Work? Using a laser, DIAGNOdent examines the surfaces of teeth for signs of decay, matching what it finds against a health baseline reading. When it finds something that differs from that initial healthy reading, a sound is emitted, indicating that decay may be present. As a benefit for you, finding decay early means shallower, simpler fillings that let you preserve more of your […] (Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[40],"tags":[57,56,61,17,44,25,6,59,55,54,58,52,53],"class_list":["post-101","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general-dentistry-2","tag-beverly-hills","tag-culver-city","tag-diagnodent","tag-dr-latner","tag-dr-les-latner","tag-los-angeles","tag-los-angeles-dentistry","tag-marina-del-rey","tag-rancho-park","tag-santa-monica","tag-venice","tag-west-los-angeles","tag-westwood"],"yoast_head":"\n