As each year passes, our technology improves, especially when it comes to visuals. Our movies and televisions have become so crisp and clean, it feels like we’re watching it live. But this technology is not only improving our entertainment; it’s also being utilized in many other industries, including dentistry. Believe it or not, but your dental professional has gone digital.
It may seem a bit excessive to have 3D technology at the dentist, but there are plenty of reasons it is for your benefit. It allows dentists a wide variety of perspectives of the face, neck and teeth, giving you a better diagnosis and making a more complete treatment plan. With digital x-rays, dentists do a lot more than ever before. The technology is fast, simple and completely non-invasive, so there’s no need to worry. All you have to do is sit in the chair for a scan, and the dentist has a computer-generated view of your face, teeth and other important details from various perspectives. Not only does this help keep your mouth healthy but can also give you a better look into dental procedures you are about to have done.
The imaging system is basically an x-ray scanner, only it’s mounted on a rotating arm. While you sit in the chair, the scanner will move around your head to gather all the data necessary. A traditional x-ray can only show so much – going digital can show views never seen before with a typical scan. This accessibility makes it easier to see bones, teeth, airways, nerves, as well as tissues and see the relationship between them in order to create a more effective treatment plan. When you can catch issues early, treatment will be much more effective.
For more information about digital x-rays, call Dr. Schneider in Mooresville, NC at 704-660-1802 or visit www.schneidersmiles.com.
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