Modern dental technology is advancing at an exponential rate. Much of these advancements are seen in the medical field, and dentistry is not excluded from that group. Intraoral cameras are a fairly new development and are made to capture images within the mouth. They’re a handy piece of technology that offer numerous benefits to modern dentistry, and the following points just scratch the surface of the many ways intraoral cameras can improve your dental care.
Improved Doctor-Patient Communication
Dentists are trained to recognize any issues with our teeth that we might not be aware of. Intraoral cameras can help the dentist p
ick up any issues that may just be starting to develop. While you might think your mouth is totally fine because you might not be having any pain or discomfort indicative of anything being wrong, now the dentist can use an intraoral camera to show you a picture of exactly the issues they are talking about. The images from an intraoral camera show you an up close and personal image of what’s going on in your mouth, and your dentist no longer needs to struggle to help you to visualize what they’re talking about.
Early Detection of Abnormalities
When any type of disease can be detected early, it usually minimizes the amount of treatment involved to take care of it. Especially in dentistry, the more advanced treatment you might need for any issues, the more uncomfortable that treatment is likely to be. With the help of intraoral cameras, now dentists have a better close-up view of the harder-to-see regions of your mouth so they are more likely to detect abnormalities earlier such as gum disease, tooth decay, cavities, and even oral cancer.
Better Progressive Record Keeping
If you have any oral conditions that need to be monitored over time from check-up to check-up, intraoral cameras take clear pictures to retain for comparison from one visit to the next. This can help both you and especially your dentist see the progression (or hopefully the plateau) of any concerning issues in better detail. These details can be imperative for making sure you receive the right treatment as needed.
Better Documentation for Insurance Purposes
Oftentimes, your insurance company needs to be very clear on the circumstances surrounding any claims they’re being asked to cover. Intraoral cameras can offer the perfect clarification by providing images that show exactly what the problem is as the dentist described it. This can prevent a lot of back and forth that can go with trying to help your insurance company understand what is going on medically.
Intraoral Cameras Enhance Modern Dentistry
We’ve only just begun to see the benefits that intraoral cameras bring to modern dentistry. Overall, they’re an excellent addition to the technology toolkit in any dental practice. Choosing a dentist that utilizes intraoral cameras will give both you and your dentist a very clear picture of the state of your dental health.
