Good news for those who can’t stand going to the dentist. A new tool can detect the earliest signs of caries. It wass developed by British scientists. The “caries detector” analyzes the tooth surface with a laser ray. The technology has been earlier used in the chemical industry – with its help scientists determined the presence of different chemical agents.
With help of the new technology one can see undetectable to a human eye changes in enamel, which come before caries. So, for tooth repair using fluoride varnish will be enough and neither drilling nor filling will be needed. With the new tool you don’t need to shake in your boots before visiting the dentist.
