{"id":1286,"date":"2015-03-07T03:15:37","date_gmt":"2015-03-07T03:15:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.favoriteplus.com\/blog\/?p=1286"},"modified":"2015-03-07T03:15:37","modified_gmt":"2015-03-07T03:15:37","slug":"promoting-proactive-care-dental-patients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.favoriteplus.com\/blog\/promoting-proactive-care-dental-patients\/","title":{"rendered":"Promoting Proactive Care to Dental Patients"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.favoriteplus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/ID-100231601.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1287\" src=\"https:\/\/www.favoriteplus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/ID-100231601-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"favoriteplus intraoral camera\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.favoriteplus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/ID-100231601-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.favoriteplus.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/ID-100231601.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>A majority of patients realize that it is important to be proactive about health \u2013 and the same goes for dental care.<\/p>\r\n<p>Some dentists, urge their patients to come in for check-ups, and be aware of signs of decay to keep their teeth healthy. Signs that patients should watch out for include bad breath, dark spots or holes on teeth, and tooth pain. However, though patients can look out for these signs, waiting until a tooth starts to hurt is not the best approach. If patients visit their dentist regularly, their state-of-the-art equipment can detect decay early enough to prevent imminent complications.<\/p>\r\n<p>A number of people may remember when dentists used traditional X-rays, or manually discovered tooth decay. At some dental centres, the use of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.favoriteplus.com\/dental-intraoral-camera-focusdent-md740.php\">intra oral cameras<\/a> has tremendously enhanced the method of examining teeth. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.favoriteplus.com\/dental-camera.php\">digital camera<\/a> about the size of a pen is used to capture pictures and video images of teeth, which are projected onto a screen for the dentist and patient to see.<\/p>\r\n<p>This allows dentists to detect and identify any cracks, decay, leaking fillings, or other issues. This tool enables dentists to diagnose and treat problems far sooner. With this technology, it is now possible to spot problems much earlier, and avoid more costly and extensive treatments that could develop afterward.<\/p>\r\n<p>Moreover, computerized and digital X-rays involve only half the radiation of traditional X-rays, and they are, in fact, more precise.<\/p>\r\n<p>The advanced computer analysis program that lets dentists pinpoint decay can also determine how far it has developed. This then permits them to compare progression over time. If a dental problem is not getting worse, a choice could be made not to go on with repairs.<\/p>\r\n<p>Some dental practices also use lasers as a diagnostic tool that can distinguish decay earlier, so there will be no need for dental drilling.<\/p>\r\n<p>So, patients should really be proactive about their dental care by regular dental visits and taking care of their oral health wherever they go. If left untreated, cavities can result in infection, toothache, and tooth loss.<\/p>\r\n<p><em>Image courtesy of patrisyu at FreeDigitalPhotos.net<\/em><\/p>\r\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A majority of patients realize that it is important to be proactive about health \u2013 and the same goes for dental care. Some dentists, urge their patients to come in for check-ups, and be aware of signs of decay to keep their teeth healthy. 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