Digital dentistry offers several benefits over traditional dental care. Without technology, dentistry would be far more painful and less effective, making maintaining oral health much more challenging. The following are the advantages of digital dentistry:

• Faster treatment: A modern approach to dentistry makes fast turnaround possible. For instance, taking X-rays or bite impressions only takes a few minutes, whereas in the past, this would take hours and, sometimes, days.
• Improved accuracy: Dental tools like digital radiographs and intraoral scanners provide dentists with highly accurate images, ensuring precise diagnostics and treatment. The reduced margin of error ensures patients achieve their desired results quickly and without the need to redo procedures.
• Comfort: Technology improves patient experience. For instance, an intraoral digital scanner eliminates gag-inducing, unpleasant-smelling analog (manual) impressions. Modern dentistry helps patients enjoy dentistry, reducing avoidance.
• Improved communication: Educating patients when they see what we see becomes easier. Live or real-time images of your oral structures show exactly what’s happening with your oral health, improving understanding and patient participation in maintaining their dental care.
• Safety: Modern technologies are designed with patient safety in mind. For instance, digital X-rays emit about 80-90% less radiation than traditional X-rays. Furthermore, modern radiographs are gentle on the environment because they don’t use harsh chemicals like their film-based counterparts.