Dr. Colin Yoshida Blog - Dentist Fremont CA

Cavities are caused by an infection of acid producing bacteria on the teeth. The infectious bacteria are transmissible and often affect entire families. Brushing and flossing regularly is not enough to restore health. New research and development has produced products that give dental professionals the power to inexpensively and painlessly test for and treat the bacterial infection that causes cavities.

Brushing, flossing, and an effective diet are all good measures for cavity prevention. But, new scientific studies show that cavities are not necessarily caused by sugar consumption and poor dietary and cleaning habits, but by a family of acid producing bacteria.

What if Dr. Colin Yoshida could detect the potential for a cavity to form before it ever happened? A new testing device called the CariScreen from an Oregon company, Oral BioTech, now makes early detection possible. Cavities are caused by a bacterial infection called dental caries. New research by leading experts worldwide confirms that this infection while complex, is identifiable and treatable, no needles or drills necessary. Find out in less than a minute! The new CariFree system includes a simple and painless one minute screening test that allows your dental professional to quickly identify an infection of cavity producing bacteria by simply swabbing your teeth.

If an infection is detected, your dentist now has powerful CariFree oral treatment products that can stop the infection and kill the bad bacteria in as little as 30 days and often costs less than a single filling. Treating your family could save money as well as prevent unnecessary pain and tooth loss.

The advantages to patients having access to this standard of care are far reaching. Dr. John C. Kois, Director and Founder, of the world-renowned Kois Center for Dentistry in Seattle, Washington, says it best when he says “No dentistry is as good as no dentistry.” The idea here is that the more natural, unrestored teeth we can maintain in the mouth, the better the outlook for long-term oral health. The impact for children who now are experiencing early childhood caries is astonishing. They not only incur the cost and pain of restorations today, but can look forward to a lifetime of repairing these same cavities as restorative materials break down. The potential to affect people’s dental experience over a lifetime by providing access to early diagnosis, treatment, and prevention is a dream-come-true for many dental professionals.

For more information, please call Colin Yoshida, DDS at (510) 745-1800.

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