Prioritize your smile this August. Regular dental scans are vital for early detection of hidden issues, ensuring preventive care and a healthier smile.
It’s easy to neglect regular health appointments as August approaches, signaling the end of summer and the upcoming chaos of year-end or back-to-school preparations. Consistency is crucial when it comes to oral health, though, and routine dental scans are a frequently overlooked essential component of successful preventive care. Make the proactive choice to put your dental health first this August by realizing how important these diagnostic tools are.
At Axsys Dental Solutions, we are committed to enabling patients and dentists through innovative technology that transforms preventive dental care. Our cutting-edge dental scan solutions make accurate diagnosis possible, which improves results and creates healthier smiles.
Beyond the Surface: Exposing Hidden Problems
Your dentist’s visual examination is very helpful, but it only provides a portion of the picture. Unbeknownst to the naked eye, many serious oral health problems arise subtly beneath the surface. At this point, dental scans—including panoramic, conventional, and even 3D cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans—become essential. They enable your dentist to see into the underlying bone structure, under your gums, and inside your teeth.
These detailed images are frequently the only way to identify problems like interproximal cavities (cavities between teeth), gum disease-related bone loss, impacted wisdom teeth, cysts, or even early indications of oral cancer. Regular scans can identify these issues early on, making treatment easier, less invasive, and frequently more affordable.
Explore Axsys Dental Solutions’ advanced dental imaging technology and discover how it supports superior preventive care!
Did you know?
Dental X-rays expose you to extremely low radiation levels, frequently less than what you would get from a quick flight on an airplane or daily exposure to the environment! This exposure is further decreased by contemporary digital X-rays.
Your Best Line of Defense Against Serious Issues Is Early Detection
In dentistry, the adage “prevention is better than cure” is particularly relevant. A simple filling can be used to treat a small cavity that was discovered early on by a dental scan. If the cavity is not treated, it may spread to the pulp of the tooth, necessitating a more involved and expensive root canal or possibly extraction. Similarly, non-surgical measures are frequently effective in managing the initial indications of bone loss caused by periodontal disease. It can cause tooth mobility and eventually tooth loss if left unchecked. Frequent dental scans give the information needed for early detection, transforming possible dental emergencies into routine, manageable treatments.
Customized Care and Increased Security
Having access to high-quality dental scans enables dentists to create individualized and accurate treatment plans. These precise pictures offer a guide for efficient care, whether it is for organizing orthodontic treatment, getting ready for an implant, or determining the degree of an infection. Additionally, scans improve safety during procedures by assisting the dentist in avoiding sensitive areas such as sinuses or nerves by displaying the precise anatomical structures. A visual inspection alone cannot provide this level of accuracy.
Using Technology to Promote the Best Possible Oral Health
The diagnostic capabilities and patient experience have been greatly enhanced by the developments in dental scanning technology, especially with regard to digital X-rays and CBCT scans. Instant image viewing, less radiation exposure, and simple storage and sharing for referrals are all benefits of digital X-rays. For complicated situations like implant planning, determining nerve pathways, or diagnosing temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, CBCT scans offer a three-dimensional view of the oral and maxillofacial structures. By incorporating these technologies into regular preventive care, it is ensured that no possible problem is overlooked.
For more information on integrating cutting-edge dental scan solutions into your practice or for general inquiries, call Axsys Dental Solutions at (855) 687-7941.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How frequently should I get a dental scan?
Your unique oral health history, disease risk factors, and your dentist’s professional judgment all influence how frequently you should get dental scans. Every year or every two years, a series of bitewing X-rays is advised for many adults in order to check for cavities between teeth. Every three to five years, a full mouth series may be taken. The best time for you will be decided by your dentist.
Are dental scans safe for kids?
When the right safety measures are followed, dental scans are regarded as safe for kids. Lead aprons are used to protect the body, and dentists use the least amount of radiation possible. Children’s scans are essential for tracking tooth development, identifying cavities, and determining whether they require orthodontic treatment or have impacted teeth.