THE USE OF INTRAORAL CAMERAS
HOW OUR PATIENTS BENEFIT
WHAT ARE INTRAORAL CAMERAS? Intraoral cameras are used to perform quality examinations. The camera looks like a large pen with a camera and light at the end, and it captures detailed images or a live feed of a patient’s mouth in high resolution on a screen both the patient and dentist can view. A patient will experience no discomfort while their dentist examines their mouth by gently moving the pen around to capture images of the teeth and gums from all angles. THE HISTORY BEHIND INTRAORAL CAMERAS Since the 1980s, intraoral cameras have been used in the dentistry field. However, their first design was bulky and took up an excessive amount of space in the office, costing around $40,000 for one unit. As technology advanced, intraoral cameras became more compact and efficient. Their size was drastically reduced, and their price dropped to less than $5,000, allowing dentists across the country to provide their patients with these significant services. THE BENEFITS OF INTRAORAL CAMERAS Dentists can perform a detailed examination of their patient’s mouth, catching hairline fractures,
bleeding gums, or eroded fillings that the human eye can’t see. The camera allows dentists to make a more accurate diagnosis and draft a treatment plan. In addition, dentists can put the captured images or videos in a patient’s records for reference at later appointments. Patients can significantly benefit from these features. Through the use of this device, dentists can better explain what they’re looking at and why they recommend specific treatments. Often, people don’t fully understand what their dentists are talking about, which can create anxiety and fear. With the intraoral camera, patients see exactly what their dentists are seeing, giving them a better understanding and more confidence when making decisions about their oral health. Through the use of these cameras, the dentists at Beaumont Family Dentistry can give our patients the quality service they deserve. If you’re experiencing any dental problems, we encourage you to call the office to speak to one of our team members today.
Beaumont Family Dentistry provides the best and most advanced dental technology for our patients. Our team can address each of our client’s unique needs for whatever dental problem they’re facing. Our intraoral cameras are one such product we use to achieve this.
INSPIRATION
PALEO BREAKFAST CASSEROLE
Inspired by TheLeanGreenBean.com
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups spinach
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1/2 cup onion, diced
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1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth (optional: substitute with water)
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1 red pepper, diced
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2 strips bacon, cut into squares
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1 tsp paprika
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1 large sweet potato, spiralized or grated
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6 eggs
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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Salt and pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oven to 375 F. 2. In a large pan over medium heat, sauté onion, peppers, bacon, and sweet potatoes until bacon is completely rendered and onions are translucent. Then, add garlic and sauté for another 2 minutes. Finally, add spinach and continue cooking for another 3–5 minutes. 3. Transfer to a greased casserole dish. 4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and pour them over casserole. 5. Bake for 20–30 minutes, let stand for 5 minutes, and serve.
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