{"id":310,"date":"2013-10-31T07:14:54","date_gmt":"2013-10-31T07:14:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.leslatnerdds.com\/?p=310"},"modified":"2026-09-07T21:12:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T21:12:55","slug":"advanced-care-with-diagnodent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/advanced-care-with-diagnodent\/","title":{"rendered":"Advanced Care with DIAGNOdent"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In our last post, we talked about air abrasion, a unique tool that lets Dr. Les Latner<\/a> treat decay without needles or a drill. Today, we want to focus on another innovative tool that\u2019s helping us deliver forward-thinking care to patients\u2014DIAGNOdent<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Does DIAGNOdent Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As a preventive tool, DIAGNOdent<\/b> enables Dr. Latner to diagnose decay early, before a serious cavity has formed. It does this using a laser diode to look for weaknesses in the chewing surfaces of teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An exam with DIAGNOdent<\/b> begins with Dr. Latner<\/b> taking a reading of healthy enamel, which the rest of your smile will be measured against. If we detect any decay during your exam, this useful tool will make a sound, alerting us to an area that needs our attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is this beneficial for your oral health? Treating any oral health issue early will prevent the need for more invasive care later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We recommend that our patients visit us twice a year for regular checkups, including DIAGNOdent<\/strong> exams. With this kind of regular care, Dr. Latner<\/b> and his Los Angeles<\/b> dental team can help you stay a step ahead of one of the most common oral health problems patients face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t Wait to Call to Schedule Your Next Appointment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To experience a checkup with DIAGNOdent<\/b>, call<\/a> Dr. Latner\u2019s Los Angeles<\/b> dental office today for an appointment. We serve patients from Santa Monica<\/b>, Beverly Hills<\/b>, West LA<\/b>, Mar Vista<\/b>, and beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In our last post, we talked about air abrasion, a unique tool that lets Dr. Les Latner treat decay without needles or a drill. Today, we want to focus on another innovative tool that\u2019s helping us deliver forward-thinking care to patients\u2014DIAGNOdent. How Does DIAGNOdent Work? As a preventive tool, DIAGNOdent enables Dr. Latner to diagnose decay early, before a serious cavity has formed. It does this using a laser diode to look for weaknesses in the chewing surfaces of teeth. An exam with DIAGNOdent begins with Dr. Latner taking a reading of healthy enamel, which the rest of your smile will be measured against. 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