While the widespread use of flouride in toothpaste and drinking water made tooth enamel much harder and more resistant to decay, it has also made diagnosing cavities beneath this harder surface more challenging. Bacteria can creep through small grooves in the hard surface enamel and readily spread to the softer tooth structure beneath the surface, ultimately starting a cavity beneath the tooth enamel. The Diagnodent is a major breakthrough that allows the dentist to monitor the areas below the hard surface. The instrument has a pen-like probe that glides over tooth surfaces, constantly checking the health of the tooth. A number scale signals the operator when there are signs of hidden decay. This completely painless procedure gives Catonsville dentist Dr. Schwartz the advantage in early cavity detection.

About Dr. Michael Schwartz
For nearly a decade, Dr. Michael L. Schwartz has restored and rejuvenated smiles. He is a general family dentist in the Baltimore metropolitan area. He graduated with an undergraduate degree from Lehigh University before receiving his doctor of dental surgery degree from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. He then went on to complete the Advanced General Dentistry residency program at The University of Maryland. As a graduate of the Misch Institute of Implantology, Dr. Schwartz values postgraduate training. He pursues many courses each year to stay on top of the latest developments in dental procedures and technology. Dr. Schwartz attended the Nash Institute for Dental Learning, and he's a fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He currently holds membership with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry. For more information, visit www.catonsviledentists.com.