Bacterial Cavity Screening

By determining your risk for tooth decay based on a bacterial screening, Dr. LeVos tries to help you prevent caries disease before it is expressed as cavities. The test is fast, painless, and inexpensive. A sterile swab is used to collect a sample of the bacterial biofilm on your teeth. The sample is mixed with an enzyme and then read in a special photo spectrometer. This gives us a scientific measurement of your risk for tooth decay!

If you are at risk, he may suggest altering your oral hygiene routine and/or diet. We may also prescribe CariFree rinses, to lower the concentration of bad bacteria and raise the pH in your mouth. Also, your mouth will feel cleaner and fresher while using these rinses. Call today to schedule your checkup and bacterial cavity screening with Dr. LeVos.

back to services