Plymouth / Minneapolis dentist, Dr. Brian Barsness, has achieved expertise in many fields of dentistry, and is interested in providing you with professional and comfortable dental services. Dr. Barsness and his Plymouth / Minneapolis dental team pride themselves on their experience and outstanding track record of service to the Plymouth / Minneapolis area.
We realize the importance of staying at the forefront of the science of dentistry. In all of our cosmetic work, we only provide the most technically advanced and proven dental treatments available. Whether you have teeth that are chipped, broken, misshapen or missing, you can trust Dr. Barsness to create the smile you deserve.
Whether you seek a dentist for subtle cosmetic changes or major reconstruction and repairs, Dr. Barsness can perform a variety of procedures to help improve your smile. Visit our Plymouth / Minneapolis office where Dr. Barsness and his team of Plymouth Dental Care professionals will take great care of you with personalized and comfortable service.
ViziLite® Plus oral lesion identification and marking system
The newest tool in the fight against oral disease is the ViziLite® Plus oral lesion identification and marking system.
ViziLite® Plus, from Zila Pharmaceuticals, combines the oral screening technology of ViziLite, an advanced chemiluminescent light technology to help detect oral abnormalities, with TBlue630™. TBlue630 is the only patented pharmaceutical-grade form of toluidine blue that has been cleared by the FDA for use in marking lesions identified during a ViziLite examination.
ViziLite Plus makes oral screening more comprehensive than ever before and is indicated for use in individuals at increased risk of oral cancer. If ViziLite reveals an abnormality, TBlue630 can be used to mark suspicious lesions for further evaluation.
DIAGNOdent
More and more patients place value on healthy and attractive teeth. In order to maintain them, the earliest possible care is essential. DIAGNOdent aids in the detections of caries. Even very small lesions are detected at the earliest stage, enabling you to protect and preserve the tooth substance.
It is our goal to help you maintain and improve your oral health. To achieve this goal, the dental care that you and your family receive in our office always includes state of the art equipment. Among the newest technologies is a small laser instrument called the DIAGNOdent, which scans your teeth with harmless laser light searching for hidden decay.
Locating hidden decay before it destroys tooth structure (from the inside out) is a major goal for modern dentistry. The widespread use of fluoride supplements in dental materials, toothpastes and drinking water has made tooth surfaces harder and more resistant to decay. However, diagnosing cavities beneath the hard surfaces is more challenging because of the disease process can start through microscopic defects in the hard surface enamel and can readily spread into the softer tooth structure beneath the surface.
X-rays and probing with an explorer are limited in detecting sub surface decay, particularly, when the cavity is in its early stages. Fortunately, the DIAGNOdent is a major breakthrough that allows the dentist to monitor the areas below the hard surfaces. The DIAGNOdent allows the dentist and hygienist to locate hidden decay, and with treatment stop the spread of disease before it destroys the tooth from within.
This unique instrument provides instant feedback on the health of the tooth. A pen like probe simply glides over tooth surfaces constantly checking the health of the tooth. A number scale and an alarm signals the operator when there are signs of hidden decay. This new technology is completely safe and pain free.
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We offer a carefully selected group of services provided by our dentist, designed to serve you throughout your life. These include, but are not limited to: