Why Intraoral Cameras Are Revolutionizing Patient Care in Dentistry

Have you ever sat, nervously, in the dentist chair and wondered how they know what’s going on in your mouth? Does it sound a bit confusing, huh? We will find out about a super cool tool that your dentist uses — the intraoral camera! This tool allows dentists to see things a lot clearer when they look into your mouth to examine your teeth and gums.

What is an Intraoral Camera? 

Intraoral cameras are small and very handy cameras utilized by dentists to take pictures of your teeth and gums. And the little camera that you can put within your mouth! These cameras can go really close to your teeth and gums and help dentists to visualize better what is happening inside your mouth. This is especially important because sometimes we will have problems in our mouths that are not visible with our eyes.

The Purpose of Intraoral Cameras 

Intraoral cameras help dentists to take better guesses at what is going on with your teeth or gums. It is like when you go to the dentist, if you have an issue, dentist is able to tell you what it is much quicker. This means, if you have a cavity or another problem, the dentist will know how to assist you as soon as possible. This bodes very well for you and helps you get the treatment you need earlier and feel much better quicker.

How Intraoral Cameras Help Patients 

Prior to the invention of intraoral cameras, dentists had to visually examine your mouth with just their eyes and a small mirror. This was not always easy! Your mouth is small, and it’s not easy to get a view of all the places that need attention.

Now, with the advent of intraoral cameras, you can actually see what the dentist sees! And that really helps because when you can visually see the images, it allows you to identify what is going on with your teeth and gums a lot better. It also aids the dentist with explaining everything to you simply and understandably. You may even end up feeling better because you know exactly what the dentist is talking about.

Making Sense of Images for Improved Care 

Dentists who capture pictures of your teeth and gums using the Intraoral camera get images that are really clear. This is great because that means they can see what they may not have seen before.

For instance, if there is a little crack in a tooth or a small cavity forming, the dentist can identify it immediately! Having a detailed view of what’s happening in your mouth enables dentists to devote you with the best care possible. If they discover an issue, they can repair it with more ease and less discomfort. You want to walk out of the dentist’s office happy and healthy!

Excerpt: A Guide to Your Oral Health 

Intraoral cameras help dentists, but they, in turn, help you as a patient too! There’s a lot you can learn about your dental health when you can see what’s happening in your mouth.

For instance, when you notice cavity within your tooth during your check up, you precisely would know why it needs to be filled. Knowing this, you may be more inclined to look after your teeth properly in the future. You would probably remember to brush twice as much, and avoid sweets more, because after all, you knew how important is to maintain a healthy tooth!

Saving Time at the Dentist 

And lastly, we’ll discuss how intraoral cameras can help save you time at your dental office. A dentist is able to see what’s going on in your mouth more clearly, they can get to work faster.

That means you may not have to be sitting in the dentist’s chair as long. People can get in and out quicker! It also means dentists may be able to schedule more appointments during their day. So everyone wins because the dentist can help more people while also still spending the time on you that you need.