In our latest efforts to improve the delivery of orthodontic care in our practice, Affiliated Orthodontics recently added Cone Beam 3D technology to our list of leading edge services.
What is Conebeam 3D Imaging?:
Cone Beam 3D imaging uses digital technology to produce clear, complete views of a patient’s face, teeth, jaw and other details such as enlarged tonsils, adenoids, and blocked airways which contribute to an orthodontic problem.
The patient sits in a chair while a scanner projects a cone-shaped beam of X-rays and circles around the patient’s head, gathering data that will produce clear and complete images on a computer screen at various angles and magnifications for accurate evaluation and diagnosis of their orthodontic problem.
Remember the days when you may have sucked your thumb or finger? Maybe you don’t want to admit it, but it’s nothing to be embarrassed about. Most children suck their thumb or fingers at some point in their early life. This happens because babies are born with a natural sucking reflex that can turn into a way to calm or soothe them. As long as this form of comfort is a phase which eventually goes away, it can be seen as a natural thing and not too much of an issue. However, if it continues beyond ages 5 to 7, it can become a serious problem.