Could this little device disrupt dentistry?

What if you could detect cavities before they require fillings. All you need is a smartphone.

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This little device could make dental cavities a thing of the past.

Right now, by the time cavities are detected it’s too late.

X-rays can only detect cavities once they are in an advanced stage at which point fillings are required treatment.

With this small infrared camera tooth decay can be detected much earlier

“In the early stages of the cavity, brushing in the right places and using mouthwash is often enough to heal the cavity” — Dr. Nima Tabatabaei

Unlike X-ray machines which require a trained professional to operate this camera can be used by anyone.

Simply connect it to your phone, open the app and scan your teeth.

Within moments you’ll know the health of your teeth and treatment options.

In time, a device like this will sit next to your toothbrush and scanning your teeth will become part of a daily routine.

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