Routine examinations are an essential part of maintaining your long-term oral health. Without them, there’s no way to know if you have underlying conditions that need addressing. To accomplish these exams, dentists would use traditional mouth mirrors to examine the hard-to-see areas of your mouth. Now, intraoral cameras are available.
But why do dentists use intraoral cameras? What benefits do they offer and how exactly do they work? Today, a dentist is prepared to explain these facts and more.
If you have had fillings placed before, you were likely told that the fillings were made from metal materials. Silver (amalgam) fillings have been the standard in dentistry for many years now, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t without their drawbacks. Luckily, there is another option you should consider.
Instead of using metal, tooth-colored fillings use a composite resin material made from glass and plastic. If you’re concerned about the appearance of your teeth , you’ll want to keep reading this blog post on the many benefits tooth-colored fillings can offer.
