Preventive Dental Care

Preventative Care is the basis for avoiding complicated dental procedures. Dr. Ritsco is committed to ensuring his patients have the very best in detecting decay at its earliest stages with laser assisted decay detection called Diagnodent. This device allows patients to catch minor and treat minor decay and is included in all routine examinations. Digital radiography reduces the radiation exposure to patients up to 90% less than traditional dental xrays and is available in only 15% of today's dental offices. Dr. Ritsco insists on protecting the health and safety of his patients by utilizing this technology in his office. In addition, the diagnostic quality is superior, able to be easily enlarged to see minute changes to bone and teeth including cracks, decay and restoration breakdown. The digital images are stored electronically and are more kind to the environment by eliminating the use of toxic chemicals used in processing and films that degrade over time. Advanced hygiene procedures and attentive care in ensuring that your dentistry is maintained for a lifetime is a key component in every patient's care! Dr. Ritsco has selected a caring professional team that shares his values in ensuring his patient's get the best care available to them.