6 Facts About Intraoral Cameras That Patients Should Know

Intraoral cameras have become a critical tool for dentists. These easy-to-use, non-invasive devices show clinicians exactly what’s going on in a patient’s mouth, allowing for more accurate diagnosis and treatment planning—and ultimately leading to better outcomes for their patients.

When you visit Dr. Danny Moosa at Parkway Family Dental, his Polaris, Ohio, based team will use an intraoral camera to quickly take pictures of your mouth, then display those pictures on a large screen so you can view them together. The team will take the time to educate you about what they see, and explain any problems discovered and why certain treatment is recommended. You’ll leave the office with a better understanding of your overall dental health and the steps you can take to improve it.

Intraoral cameras provide many benefits, which is why Dr. Moosa invested in this tool for his Columbus, Ohio, patients. From improved treatment planning to enhanced communication, here’s a look at six ways intraoral cameras are elevating patient care at Parkway Family Dental.

1. Intraoral cameras allow for better diagnosis.

The high-resolution images taken from an intraoral camera give Dr. Moosa a close-up view of your mouth. With these images, Dr. Moosa can see small details invisible to the naked eye, allowing him to more accurately diagnosis dental problems.

2. Intraoral cameras allow for early detection.

The small camera gives Dr. Moosa access to areas of the mouth that are typically difficult to see and to reach, helping him detect small issues that may otherwise have gone unnoticed. He can detect cavities and gum disease earlier than if he was just relying on the naked eye, for example. Finding and addressing dental issues early means he can fix them before they become more painful, and more costly, problems to solve.

3. Intraoral cameras improve record keeping.

Dr. Moosa can take intraoral images to establish a baseline, and then monitor changes over time. These comprehensive visual records allow Dr. Moosa to quickly spot new issues and then develop a plan to address them. The detailed images can also show Dr. Moosa and his Polaris, Ohio, based team how treatment is progressing and if adjustments are needed.  

4. Intraoral cameras enhance patient education.

Images taken via an intraoral camera allow you to see exactly what Dr. Moosa sees. He and his team members can point out problems they’ve spotted, then go over your options and explain what will happen if you opt to forgo treatment.

This approach makes you a true partner in your dental care and allows you to make more informed treatment decisions. You aren’t expected to just trust recommendations, no questions asked; you can see for yourself that a small cavity is forming, that there’s a small crack in a tooth, a filling is broken or you’ve developed plaque buildup that needs addressed.

5. Intraoral cameras help improve treatment plans.

The images Dr. Moosa and his team capture at Parkway Family dental show your oral cavity in great detail, which is extremely helpful when determining treatment. Dr. Moosa can refer to these images during treatment planning, allowing him to more efficiently develop the most effective approach. This can help shorten appointment times while also making treatment more precise, leading to improved outcomes.

6. Intraoral cameras enhance communication with specialists.

Simply describing an issue usually isn’t enough. Intraoral images are powerful, and Dr. Moosa can share them with specialists who also need to understand your dental condition. These images can help improve communication between the doctors and ultimately the care you receive.

Better patient experience, improved outcomes

In just a few short minutes, Dr. Moosa and his team members can take detailed, high-resolution images of your mouth with an intraoral camera. The process is quick and comfortable, and gives Dr. Moosa access to the information he needs for an accurate diagnosis and enhanced, more precise, treatment planning. Dr. Moosa also uses these images as an educational tool. When you can see what he does, you have a better understanding of your condition and can make more informed decisions about treatment. You get the care you need from a dentist you know you can trust.

Dr. Moosa is committed to investing in technologies like intraoral cameras that improve the patient experience and elevate patient care. Intraoral cameras are just one example of what Parkway Family Dental offers. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), intraoral scanners and lasers are among the other technologies you’ll find at the Polaris, Ohio, based practice. Dr. Moosa is focused on providing comprehensive, top-notch dental care to patients like you, and these technologies help him and his team do exactly that.

Interested in learning more about the benefits of intraoral cameras and other advanced dental technologies, or want to schedule an appointment at Parkway Family Dental? Call the Polaris, Ohio, practice today.

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