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| Hours and Location: |
859-291-8600 |
| Monday: Noon-7PM | 324 Greenup St |
| Tues thru Thurs: 8AM-5PM | Covington, KY 41011 |
State-of-the-Art Oral Cancer Screening
At Applegate Dentistry we use a state-of-the-art device called the VELscope Oral Cancer Screening System. Along with our conventional oral cancer screening exam, we use the VELscope to literally see beneath the surface where potentially dangerous growths could exist that we might have otherwise missed.
The VELscope exam takes about two minutes as part of a regular hygiene check-up, involves no pain or inconvenience, and is completely safe. We think you will find the additional cost for this exam to be very reasonable, and it might be that the cost will be covered by your insurance company. We think you'll appreciate the peace-of-mind this screening will provide.
What if we find something?
In most cases, the VELscope exam will indicate that there is nothing to worry about. However, if some suspicious areas are revealed, it may simply be irritation caused by dentures, braces, or chewing the inside of your cheek. If necessary, we may ask you to come back in a few weeks so that we may take another look. If the area has improved, we'll know that oral cancer was not involved. If the area has not improved, we will recommend further exams, which may include a biopsy that can be evaluated by an oral pathologist.
The Advantage of Early Detection
Fortunately, the survival rate for oral cancer discovered at early stages is extremely high. That is why it is so important that you have an oral cancer screening once a year, or twice a year if you smoke or chew tobacco. And it's also why we have invested in this new technology.
CEREC Restores Your Broken or Damaged Teeth in a Single Visit!
A new reason to smile is only one visit away... We offer technology that will save you time and more of your original tooth with convenience and comfort! CEREC is a revolutionary way to restore broken or damaged teeth in a single visit, making your teeth stronger than before. The restoration is natural looking because it is made of tooth-colored ceramic material. It is metal-free -- no silver fillings to discolor your beautiful new smile!
Painless Laser Finds Hidden Tooth Decay
The Diagnodent is one of the coolest pieces of high-tech dental equipment that we have here at Applegate Dentistry. It is a laser so highly advanced that it can detect a cavity through the enamel of your tooth. And it is totally painless! Old fashioned methods of detecting cavities, such as the Explorer Stick test, are only about 50% accurate. But with Diagnodent technology, the success rates are near 100% for accurately diagnosing a cavity.
Gentle Dental Laser Instead of Drills
No Shot - No Pain - No Kidding! Conventional dental drills grind away tooth... Ouch! Because we care so much about your comfort, we have invested in the ultimate in dental technology - the Waterlase Gental Dental Laser. What this means to you is that we use fewer shots and less anesthesia during procedures, ultimately reducing patient anxiety and providing a more relaxing dental experience.
Safer Digital X-Rays
Increased sensitivity - decreased radiation! Advances in digital x-ray technology means we can get better results using only a small fraction of the radiation compared to the x-ray machines of just 30 years ago. We proudly use the Orthoralix 9200 DDE, the latest greatest in digital x-ray technology. One x-ray from this machine exposes you to less radiation than spending the afternoon in the sun. Yet it is more accurate than other machines!
State-of-the-Art Oral Cancer Screening
At Applegate Dentistry we use a state-of-the-art device called the VELscope Oral Cancer Screening System. Along with our conventional oral cancer screening exam (which includes looking inside your mouth for any lesions that might be visible to the naked eye and feeling your neck for any suspicous bumps), we use the VELscope to literally see beneath the surface to detect potentially dangerous growths we might have otherwise missed.
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