Small but mighty: FAQs about the power of intraoral camera technology
“Intra” refers to “inside,” whereas “oral” refers to your mouth. So, intraoral cameras are literally designed to capture images of the inside of your mouth. They are not only helpful technology for accurately diagnosing a range of conditions at the office of Stephen Huber, DDS, but they also help us effectively communicate with and educate our patients from across the Leawood, Kansas, area.
What is an intraoral camera?
Intraoral cameras are a type of dental technology. They look like a large wand or pen but are far more sophisticated than that. They feature a small but powerful camera capable of capturing high-resolution images and videos of what is happening inside your mouth in real-time.
What should I expect from this process?
This diagnostic technology is very comfortable and not invasive. Dr. Huber passes or scans the teeth and gums. As this is done, he is capturing vital information about the state and condition of the intraoral tissues and structures. Additionally, you can see these structures as they are being scanned. Yes, we can pull up the live video captured during scanning on a monitor for you to review. There are few better ways to understand the health of your mouth and why some treatments, services, or interventions may be recommended than to visualize the damage, disease, or condition for yourself. There is power in showing rather than telling.
Are intraoral cameras safe?
Very much so! They are not X-rays. So they do not emit any radiation when taking images/video. Plus, the device inserted inside of your mouth is smooth. It doesn’t hurt or rub up uncomfortably. Your comfort is our priority, and technologies that produce unnecessary or undue comfort have no place here. Additionally, any information collected and stored as records about your health is incredibly secure. The privacy of your data and our ability to securely access and recover it is also essential to our practice and align with our principles and values.
Why do you store our data?
During checkups, we collect the “latest” information about your mouth. These records serve as a “baseline”. They can gauge progress from how well you may be brushing and flossing at home to how well a given treatment, such as periodontal therapy, is working to resolve gum disease and regenerate and heal these supportive tissues. Our Leawood, Kansas, patients also appreciate that they can easily see the images and video themselves. Patients can feel confident in any decisions made regarding treatment and may take a renewed interest in the health of their smile. It can truly be an eye-opening experience for them to see their teeth and gums close up.
If you are due for a checkup or are concerned about changes to a tooth or another part of your mouth, we encourage you to contact the office of Stephen Huber, DDS. Call us at (913) 349-9795 to schedule your visit today.
