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Intraoral Camera Lacey
At the dental office of Austin R. Smith III, DDS, we offer the use of an intraoral camera in the Lacey, WA area for ensuring the best possible dental services for our patients.
Most people are aware of the use of photography and videography in medical treatment. Just like doctors utilize an endoscope for examining body parts to diagnose medical conditions with hardly any discomfort to the patient, dentists use an intraoral camera to inspect sectors of the mouth and teeth that are otherwise not easily visible.
Intraoral photos are so helpful in the accurate treatment of certain dental problems that the advancement in oral photography is considered the most significant development in dentistry in recent years. We deploy intraoral camera at our Lacey clinic for detecting wide-ranging dental issues, including:
Tooth cavities
Gum and tooth abnormalities
Gingivitis and plaque deposits
Enamel cracks or broken or worn fillings
Intraoral Photos
The biggest reason for the growing preference for CEREC dental restorations is that the procedure is fast, simple and non-invasive. When your tooth is troubling you, the last thing you want to do is make repeated trips to the dentist, having your mouth prodded for making the tooth mold and waiting for days or weeks for your tooth crown.
We offer same day CEREC crowns for our Lacey patients, ending your dental miseries in a single visit. Moreover, the procedure used involves minimal discomfort for the patient since:
Very little healthy tooth structure is removed
No gooey molds are made
Only a quick digital scan of affected tooth is taken
Application of temporary crown is not needed
Our dental office is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for designing and manufacturing the CEREC crown. Our dentists are very adept and experienced in the creation and custom fitting of the CEREC crown.
Oral Photography
The intraoral camera is an excellent tool for diagnosing dental problems and planning the right treatment. However, this is not the only purpose of taking intraoral photos. Our dentists make judicial application of oral photography and bring the intraoral camera into action only when it is actually required.
The other reasons our dental practice uses oral photography around Lacey include:
Patient education and communication
Insurance verification
Specialist consultation
Legal documentation
Our oral photography facility lets you see the dental issue diagnosis. It helps create authentic dental records. The photos/videos can be shared with your insurance company and even shown to other doctors for a second opinion. Meanwhile, these could help in personal injury claims or malpractice lawsuits.
To learn more about oral photography, Lacey area residents can contact Austin R. Smith III, DDS. Call (360) 352-2400 also for scheduling an appointment to have intraoral pictures taken.
