Teledentistry is a great way for people to continue seeing their dentist during the COVID-19 outbreak, and our practice is offering teledentistry checkups and diagnostic visits to our patients who are interested. It is helpful to understand what teledentistry is, how it works and when to determine if it is right for you.
Many dentists are offering teledentistry visits during COVID-19. They can be incredibly beneficial and might change the way dental practices operate long term. The following is an overview of teledentistry to help people make a more informed decision as to whether they should arrange a virtual meeting or wait until after the COVID-19 outbreak to see their dentist.
Teledentistry is the use of technology to check up on, diagnose and treat patients without the patient needing to come into the office. Every dentist who offers it uses teledentistry in their own way to treat patients in the most efficient manner. Some may use it during COVID-19 as a way to offer checkup visits for long-term patients they already have. Others use it as a way to offer consultation visits. Our dental practices offer teledentistry for a variety of reasons, including to assist patients who have symptoms and as a way to check up on patients who are due for a routine visit.
Dentists and patients alike are finding out that teledentistry is incredibly beneficial for both sides. The benefits of teledentistry include:
Teledentistry gives patients the ability to safely receive the checkup and diagnostic visits they need in the comfort of their own home. It also keeps patients safe from the COVID-19 outbreak and allows dentists the opportunity to educate patients on how to care for their teeth properly until they can come in once COVID-19 calms down.
As mentioned, patients who are due for a routine checkup should consider a teledentistry visit. This allows any early signs of an oral health concern to be detected and properly dealt with through at-home care, avoiding the need for emergency dentistry. Everyone should consider the benefits of a teledentistry visit specifically for them to determine if it is appropriate during COVID-19.
Every dentist has their own process for teledentistry visits. In general, it is similar to a checkup visit in the dental office. Although the dentist cannot perform any treatment through teledentistry, they can discuss the symptoms with the patient, give a probable diagnosis of their concern and educate them on ways to deal with minor issues at home. If the concern is severe, they might be able to go to the office for emergency dentistry treatment.
You can schedule a teledentistry appointment with our dental practice by giving us a call or sending us an email today. We are here to help our current and future patients with their dental needs through the COVID-19 outbreak.
Request an appointment here: https://drdelucia.com or call Anthony DeLucia D.D.S., P.A. at (772) 492-7045 for an appointment in our Stuart office.
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