Interactive technology in the dental office

One of the toughest jobs for a dentist is explaining that you need treatment to fix or prevent problems you can't see or feel. Dental researchers have finally come up with a simple solution... seeing is believing!

A tiny video camera now makes it possible for you to see exactly what we are talking about. A handheld camera the size of a pen videotapes problems such as a cavity or a fractured filling up close. The colour pictures are instantly displayed on a chairside TV monitor so you can see what's going on with your teeth and gums - magnified twenty or thirty times. You can even look at those hard-to- reach spots on the gumline where you may not be brushing or flossing enough.

Dental video imaging isn't just a neat little techno- gimmick. When you see and understand what's going on in your mouth firsthand, we can make better treatment decisions. Periodic videotapes of your diagnosis and treatment visually document your progress. Visual records area a great asset for analysis, record keeping and for explaining long-term treatment plans to your dental insurance company. But the most exciting plus is that the intraoral camera can highlight more than just problems. Using a special imaging computer, we can show you exactly what cosmetic and restorative options can do for your smile - in living colour. So come on in and give that smile a screen test!