While dentists have helped people preserve their oral health for thousands of years, new technologies continue to offer novel ways to save teeth and detect dental infections. One remarkable tool that emerged in recent decades is the intraoral camera, which allows a dentist to get close and detailed views of their patients’ oral tissues. Here’s a brief guide to a few of the amazing benefits intraoral cameras can deliver.
Detecting Issues Early
Gum disease is an insidious threat that can start out imperceptibly small, but it can cause permanent damage such as tooth loss and jawbone erosion if it is allowed to progress. Using an intraoral camera, your dentist can inspect your teeth and soft oral tissues in greater detail than they could with their eyes alone, which can help them detect oral infections in their earliest stages so they can be treated promptly.
Detailed Record Keeping
While written records have served dentists well for generations, it can be difficult for them to match the level of detail possible with digital imaging. With an intraoral camera, your dentist can capture high-resolution photographs of your teeth, gums, and soft tissues, allowing them to keep a more detailed and accurate record of any oral health issues you have. This can be of immense help when they are diagnosing conditions or designing treatment plans to address them.
Easier Filing of Insurance Claims
Insurance companies often require extensive and clear data regarding the circumstances of dental treatments they are being asked to cover. Intraoral cameras can provide detailed records of oral health issues to demonstrate the necessity of restorative procedures such as fillings and crowns. In some cases, your policy may even cover veneers if they are used to repair damaged teeth.
An intraoral camera is a remarkable medical device that can help your dentist diagnose you properly and treat you effectively. Seeing a dentist who uses the latest technology can allow you to preserve your oral health for life.
About the Practice
Brown & Nawrocki Restorative & Cosmetic Dentistry offers outstanding oral health services to the community of Ormond Beach. Led by Drs. Andrew Nawrocki and Kimberly Dennis, the staff ensures that each patient enjoys gentle and effective care in a clean and welcoming environment. Areas of expertise include general, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry, and the office uses advanced dental technology to achieve superior results. To schedule your next checkup, contact the office online or dial (386) 677-1046.