Since they check your mouth for gum disease, jaw issues, and oral cancers, dentists do a lot more than just keep our teeth healthy. The mouth is a complex system of organs, and not all of them can be optimally monitored with traditional methods. If a dentist suspects that a patient is dealing with a problem that can’t be seen with an oral exam or an X-ray, they may use special imaging technology to get a proper view of the problem and design an effective treatment plan. Here’s why your dentist might be using a cone beam CT scanner in their office.
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