Aphthous ulcers, or canker sores as they are more commonly called, are annoying ulcers that can affect anyone. Not to be confused with cold sores, which are caused by the herpes simplex virus and which I will address in an upcoming blog, stress of one type or another often precipitates aphthous ulcers. They can arise…
Month: September 2013
Auto fluorescence imagery – Amazing technology aids early detection!
The next time you are in the dental office for your check–up you may notice that we are using a new intraoral camera to help detect the presence of dental plaque and caries (tooth decay). In addition to serving as a regular intraoral camera, the SoproLife camera by Acteon utilizes a unique auto fluorescence imagery…
