Dexis CariVu Cavity Detection Device

General & Cosmetic Dentist serving Hoboken, Jersey City & Hudson County areas of New Jersey

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One aspect of our Hoboken dental practice in which we take exceptional pride is our commitment to cutting-edge dental technology. By offering our patients the best that dentistry has to offer, we’re able to improve patient comfort while providing an excellent standard of care. One of our latest technological improvements, the Dexis CariVu Cavity Detection Device, promises to revolutionize the way we locate and treat cavities.

To schedule your next dental appointment, please call 201-792-9400today.

What is the Dexis CariVu?

Dexis CariVu Cavity Detection Device - Hoboken dentistCavities must be positively identified before they can be removed and replaced with a dental filling. For decades, dentists have relied on a combination of visual examination and X-ray imaging to detect cavities. The CariVu device from Dexis brings cavity identification into the twenty-first century with its patented transillumination technology.

CariVu slips over a tooth and envelops it with safe light in the near-infrared spectrum. Your tooth enamel reflects the light back to the device’s imaging lens, while decayed areas absorb the light. This allows Dr. Frank to look right through the structure of the tooth and identify cavities with amazing precision.

When combined with regular dental checkups, CariVu lets Dr. Frank identify potential issues before they have a chance to progress too far.

Benefits of Dexis CariVu

Whenever possible, Dr. Frank prefers to combine CariVu and X-ray images to achieve the best possible picture of your teeth, but CariVu is an excellent imaging alternative for patients who do not wish to undergo X-ray photography. The amount of radiation exposure a patient receives in a typical X-ray is similar to what one experiences in a cross-country commercial flight, but some patients remain cautious. Because CariVu relies upon near-infrared wavelengths of light, there are no X-rays to worry about.

Advantages of Dexis CariVu technology include:

  • No exposure to X-ray radiation
  • Instantaneous imaging
  • Crisp and clear clinical images
  • Fast and simple cavity detection

We’re pleased to be able to offer this impressive technology to our Hoboken and Jersey City patients.

The best way to prevent cavities is to brush and floss twice daily and visit your dentist at least twice a year for a full exam and checkup. If it’s time for your next cleaning, please contact the Practice at Maxwell Place using the form on the right side of the page or call 201-792-9400 today to schedule an appointment. We serve patients in Hoboken, Jersey City, and throughout Hudson County, NJ.