{"id":120,"date":"2020-08-27T20:59:15","date_gmt":"2020-08-27T20:59:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.willowgrovedentist.com\/blog\/?p=120"},"modified":"2020-08-27T22:15:20","modified_gmt":"2020-08-27T22:15:20","slug":"benefits-of-dentist-with-intraoral-camera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.willowgrovedentist.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/27\/benefits-of-dentist-with-intraoral-camera\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Benefits of Choosing a Dentist with an Intraoral Camera"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Did you know that evidence of dentistry dates back to the Paleolithic era? A team comprised of Italian and German researchers found that a 14,000-year-old molar had markings from pointed stone tools, which were presumably used to chip away the decayed part of the tooth. Considering the lack of anesthetics at the time, it\u2019s safe to say that it was an unpleasant and potentially traumatic experience. Fortunately, patients benefit from centuries of advancements in dentistry, innovations in technology, and modern techniques that make dental visits today effective, quick, and pain-free! One piece of state-of-the-art technology that has recently gained a lot of attention is the intraoral camera<\/a>. Read on for what it is and how it can benefit your oral health!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Is an Intraoral Camera?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Essentially, intraoral cameras are small, digital cameras that dentists use to capture images of hard-to-reach areas of the mouth. By snapping enlarged, detailed pictures of your teeth, gums, and tissue, your dentist can detect issues that initially would go unseen by the naked eye. Plus, its small, concise shape allows your dentist to conduct this thorough examination while you comfortably relax in the treatment chair!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 Benefits of Using an Intraoral Camera<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Besides the obvious advantage of providing patients with an enhanced dental exam, using an intraoral camera can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n