Why Should I Choose a Dentist Who Has an Intraoral Camera?

When your dentist recommends a treatment, sometimes it can be difficult for you to understand why it’s needed. Even if they are explaining the issue sufficiently, you just can’t get a clear picture in your head of what’s going on.

If you could just see what they are talking about, it would clear things up and you’d feel better about moving forward with treatment. Fortunately, modern dental technology includes intraoral cameras that can make this hope a reality. It is a thin device shaped like a pen with a small camera on the tip. Once in your mouth, it captures high-quality images that are displayed on a chairside monitor.

Here are some impressive benefits of an intraoral camera provided by your dentist in far North Dallas.  

The Insurance Claims Process Is Simplified

Dental insurance companies often require proof that a treatment is necessary before they will cover the cost. The images captured by intraoral cameras provide visual evidence of the dental problem to support your insurance claims. Plus, the images can be available almost immediately, making the process quicker and easier for both you and the insurance company.

Recordkeeping of Your Dental Treatments Is More Effective 

Years ago, dentists would write down your health problems and treatments in your case file. When it comes to your dental health, though, a picture is truly worth a thousand words. By preserving high-definition images of your mouth in your file, your dentist will be able to reference them in the future. They can more effectively track your progress and recommend treatment changes if necessary.

You and Your Dentist See the Same Images

When there’s a problem with your teeth or gums, you don’t have to rely on confusing explanations from your dentist. Instead, you can just see for yourself what the issue is. This makes it easier to forge a positive, trusting relationship with your dentist.

Your Treatments Become More Accurate for Better Results

Intraoral cameras are flexible enough to maneuver all around your mouth and take pictures of areas that are difficult to see with the naked eye. Because your dentist can examine a troublesome area in greater detail, they can recommend a treatment that is more precise and effective.

Oral Health Problems Are Identified Sooner

Most oral health issues like cavities and gum disease don’t cause pain until they have reached their advanced stages. By the time your mouth starts hurting, you’ll probably require expensive, invasive, and time-consuming treatment. A dentist with an intraoral camera can detect dental health issues early on, making them easier and more affordable to address.

Instead of taking your dentist’s word for something, you can see for yourself and better understand both current situations and needed treatment thanks to intraoral cameras. When you are looking for a dentist in the future, be sure to add this detail to your criteria.

About the Practice

At Bear Creek Family Dentistry, our team consists of general dentists paired with in-house, board-certified specialists in pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, orthodontics, and prosthodontics. We bring the experts to you, resulting in fewer referrals, no running around town – and most importantly – better coordinated, high-quality dentistry. Where digital x-rays have given us a clear image of the inner workings of patients’ smiles, intraoral cameras allow us to share similar images of those portions of teeth visible above the gum line. The camera itself is slender and can comfortably capture clear images of any current tooth damage or decay we need to examine with you. Rather than relying on our ability to describe dental damage, we can show you exactly what we’re talking about. To schedule an appointment, visit our website and select one of our 12 DFW office locations that is most convenient for you.