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Why is Dental Imaging Important?
Dental imaging lets your provider immediately detect and diagnose oral health issues. This allows for successful treatment planning to alleviate any pain or discomfort you may be experiencing, correct or prevent any oral health issues, and improve the health and appearance of your smile.
Benefits of Digital X-rays
Over the past few decades, dental technology has seen drastic advancement as the need for more precise diagnostic tools has increased. This includes the digitization of X-ray technology. Offering superior resolution with less radiation exposure, digital radiography is an excellent way to help diagnose oral problems.
Digital X-rays not only use 90% less radiation than traditional film X-rays but are also much less time-consuming, making them one of the most important advancements in modern dentistry.
Intraoral Cameras
An intraoral camera is a small video camera that takes an image of the outside of the gum or tooth. The intraoral camera resembles an oversized pen. While simultaneously viewing a monitor, the dentist inserts the camera into a patient's mouth and gently shifts it about so that images can be taken from a variety of angles.
Benefits of Intraoral Cameras
Intraoral cameras can help your provider quickly and accurately diagnose dental issues such as tooth decay and cracked teeth. The camera also makes it easy for your provider to show you your smile up close and educate you on the state of your oral health.