Sometimes, it’s hard to understand why your dentist might recommend a certain treatment. They can explain the problem with your tooth over and over again, but it still doesn’t make sense to you. If only you could just see the problem for yourself! Thanks to modern dental technology, specifically intraoral cameras, that’s actually possible. This thin, pen-like device has a small camera on the tip. When placed in your mouth, it captures high-quality images that are displayed on a chairside monitor. Here are five amazing things that an intraoral camera can do to make your life easier. 

If you’ve replaced some or all of your teeth with dentures, then you know that today’s dentures are much more comfortable, lifelike, and durable than the ones your grandparents wore. Unfortunately, even the most well-made denture won’t last forever. On average, you can expect your denture to last for about seven years. How can you tell if you need a new one before then? Keep an eye out for these five signs that your dentures should be replaced.