DEXIS CariVu™ · Fort Lee, NJ
Radiation-Free Cavity Detection in Fort Lee, NJ, With DEXIS CariVu
CariVu shines safe near-infrared light through the tooth. Healthy enamel turns transparent and decay or cracks show dark, so Dr. Jonathan Odinsky can catch problems early, with no radiation at all. It is one reason Infinity Dental Wellness can treat conservatively and preserve more of your natural tooth.
Why It Matters
The Earlier We See a Cavity, the Less We Have to Do About It
A cavity caught as a small shadow between two teeth can often be managed with ozone, remineralization and monitoring. The same cavity caught a year later may need a filling, and a year after that, a crown. Early detection is the most conservative treatment there is.
Traditional X-rays are excellent, but they can miss early decay between teeth and small cracks, and some patients prefer to limit imaging that uses radiation. CariVu fills that gap with light instead.
At Infinity Dental Wellness it works alongside low-dose digital X-rays, so Dr. Odinsky can see the full picture while using the least radiation possible.
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Who It Helps
CariVu Is Especially Useful If You
- Prefer to limit X-ray exposure, or are pregnant
- Are bringing a child in for a checkup
- Have a tooth that aches when you bite and nothing shows on an X-ray
- Have older fillings and want to know whether decay is forming underneath
- Want early cavities monitored instead of drilled right away
- Want to see the problem on screen before agreeing to treatment
How It Works
Transillumination: Seeing Through the Tooth With Light
CariVu is a handheld device that uses patented near-infrared transillumination. There is nothing to bite on and nothing to swallow.
Light In
The tip rests gently around the tooth and shines near-infrared light through it, the same kind of light used in a TV remote.
Contrast
Healthy enamel lets the light pass and appears transparent. Decay and cracks absorb it and appear dark.
Image on Screen
A camera captures the image instantly. You see exactly what Dr. Odinsky sees, with no radiation involved.
| Question | Digital X-ray | DEXIS CariVu |
|---|---|---|
| Radiation | Very low dose (up to 90% less than film) | None |
| Best at seeing | Bone, roots, infection, decay under restorations | Early decay between teeth, cracks, decay near the surface |
| Safe for pregnancy and children | With precautions | Yes, no restrictions |
| How we use them | Together. Each shows what the other cannot, and the combination lets us image less often. | |
What to Expect
CariVu Is Part of Every Careful Exam Here
CariVu takes seconds per tooth and is used during your regular exam, so there is no separate appointment and nothing extra to prepare for. If a shadow shows up, Dr. Odinsky explains what it means and what the conservative options are, on screen, before any decision is made.
Where a small area of early decay is found, we may recommend ozone and remineralization with nano-hydroxyapatite and monitor it at your next visit. Where a restoration is needed, we use biomimetic, tooth-preserving techniques and metal-free materials.
It all comes back to the same idea: see clearly, treat gently, keep as much of your natural tooth as possible.
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Radiation-free cavity detection in Fort Lee, NJ, right off I-95 and the George Washington Bridge. Monday through Thursday appointments.
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Call our office, or share a few details and our team will call you back during office hours, on the next business day at the latest. We will cover your questions and health history on the call.
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Radiation-Free Cavity Detection Near the George Washington Bridge
327 Brg Plz N, Fort Lee, NJ 07024. Right off I-95 near the George Washington Bridge, serving Fort Lee, Tenafly, Paramus, Saddle River, Edgewater and all of Bergen County.
Common Questions
CariVu Questions, Answered
Does CariVu cost extra in Fort Lee, NJ?
No. CariVu is part of how we examine teeth at Infinity Dental Wellness, not a separately billed service. Your exam and any treatment are estimated in writing before you commit. See financing and insurance details.
Is CariVu safe?
Yes. CariVu uses near-infrared light, which is non-ionizing. There is no radiation, which is why it is appropriate for children, pregnant patients and anyone who wants to limit X-rays.
Does CariVu replace X-rays?
No. CariVu is excellent at surfacing early decay between teeth and cracks. Digital X-rays show bone, roots and what is happening under existing restorations. We use both and let each do what it does best, which usually means fewer X-rays over time.
Does it hurt?
Not at all. The tip rests around the tooth for a few seconds. There is no pressure, no bite wing and nothing to swallow.
What happens if CariVu finds early decay?
Dr. Odinsky shows you the image and explains the options. Very early lesions can often be treated with ozone and remineralization and then monitored. If a restoration is needed, we use conservative, metal-free techniques that keep as much natural tooth as possible.
Can I request CariVu as a new patient?
Yes. It is part of a comprehensive first exam. Call (201) 592-6222 or use the form above to schedule.
DEXIS CariVu Cavity Detection in Fort Lee, NJ
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