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Preventive care is the cornerstone of dentistry, and few tools today are as helpful for preventive care as a tool called DIAGNOdent<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is DIAGNOdent?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Latner<\/a> uses DIAGNOdent<\/b> every day during regular checkups to look for cavities that are just beginning to form. Every time it comes across one, it lets us know by making a sound. If we find anything, we can start working on a treatment plan immediately, because our goal is to conserve as much of your natural smile as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are Tooth-Colored Fillings?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To preserve smiles, we use tooth-colored fillings<\/a>, which are more supportive of your smile\u2019s natural structure than metal fillings. They also blend in with teeth to provide discreet results. All of which means you can smile with greater confidence as you continue enjoying your natural smile throughout life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you want to learn more about preserving and restoring your smile with DIAGNOdent<\/b> and tooth-colored fillings<\/b>? Dr. Latner<\/b> would be happy to talk to you about both of these during a consultation at his Los Angeles<\/b> office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Call Our Office to Schedule an Appointment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your smile is in good hands at Westside Dental Associates. We serve patients from Los Angeles<\/b>, Santa Monica<\/b>, Beverly Hills<\/b>, West LA<\/b>, Mar Vista<\/b>, Culver City<\/b>, Rancho Park<\/b>, Westwood<\/b>, Brentwood<\/b>, Venice<\/b>, Marina<\/b> del<\/b> Rey<\/b>, Playa<\/b> Vista<\/b>, and nearby communities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Preventive care is the cornerstone of dentistry, and few tools today are as helpful for preventive care as a tool called DIAGNOdent. What is DIAGNOdent? Dr. Latner uses DIAGNOdent every day during regular checkups to look for cavities that are just beginning to form. Every time it comes across one, it lets us know by making a sound. If we find anything, we can start working on a treatment plan immediately, because our goal is to conserve as much of your natural smile as possible. What Are Tooth-Colored Fillings? 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