So much of what your dentist does is based on what they can see with their eyes. Especially in a small, cramped space such as the mouth, it can be challenging to make accurate visual diagnoses. The good news is that dentists have spent years training to do so. However, as dental technology improves, so does the array of tools that NW Hills Dental and Orthodontics have at our disposal. One device we use to examine your mouth and verify Dr. Cass’ diagnosis is an intraoral camera. This small camera can be manipulated into the smallest corners of your mouth. This provides a high quality, up-close look at your hard to reach dental issues.
What is an Intraoral Camera?
An intraoral camera is a tool we use to get a closer look at different parts of your smile. The intraoral camera is a small, pen-like tool that we use to capture full color, high-quality photos of your teeth and gums, as well as other structures in your mouth as needed. Because the intraoral camera is so small and easily maneuverable, we can use it to see angles in your mouth that we cannot easily view with the unaided eye. We may utilize the intraoral camera to better evaluate your oral health. We can also use it to diagnose dental problems like tooth decay and periodontal disease, as well as tooth damage like a cracked or chipped tooth. The intraoral camera is also useful in following up after a treatment has been completed.
We may use the dental intraoral camera in Austin, Texas, to enhance our diagnosis of many issues, including:
In each of these cases, the intraoral camera is able to reveal images and angles to our dental team that they can not see with their eyes. Therefore, an intraoral camera is the best way we have for getting a proper look at your teeth and the specifics of your dental issue.
The Benefits of an Intraoral Camera
In addition to helping our team get a better view of your smile, the images taken with the intraoral camera are helpful for allowing you, our patient, to gain a better understanding of your oral health and dental treatments. We can also send these photos to other dentists and specialists, and submit them to dental insurance companies as needed. You can also learn more about the uses and benefits of intraoral cameras. We invite you to call or visit our dentist and dental team soon.
The NW Hills Dental and Orthodontics team are entirely devoted to your total oral health. Their use of dental technology, such as the dental intraoral camera in Austin, Texas, ensures that your treatments are accurate and useful. Our use of dental technology also includes:
For a focused and detailed view of your oral structures, Dr. Ronald Cass can use an intraoral camera during your routine checkups. If you have specific questions about your oral health, this dental technology allows our dentist to show you exactly what he sees, improving our patient education and our ability to catch dental issues early on. Now our patients can get a physical look at their own mouths and see the correction for themselves. We invite you to contact our team at NW Hills Dental and Orthodontics by calling 512.345.2655 if you would like to learn more about how we use our intraoral camera in Austin, Texas.