{"id":176,"date":"2021-03-12T23:50:47","date_gmt":"2021-03-12T23:50:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.friendswooddental.com\/blog\/?p=176"},"modified":"2021-03-23T00:39:55","modified_gmt":"2021-03-23T00:39:55","slug":"virtual-dentistry-expectations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.friendswooddental.com\/blog\/virtual-dentistry-expectations\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does a Teledentistry Appointment Look Like?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Did you know that you don\u2019t necessarily always need to go to the dental office to get treatment from your dentist? Some issues can be addressed in the comfort of your own home. So many people have been taking advantage of teledentistry in order to keep their distance during the COVID-19 pandemic<\/a>, but what is virtual dentistry like? Continue reading to learn more about it and what you can expect during your virtual appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Is Teledentistry?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Teledentistry is the use of information technology and telecommunications for dental care, consultations, education, and public awareness. With the use of telehealth systems, remote dentistry is more accessible to a larger group of people. This helps to increase contact between patients and dentists without the need for meeting in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who Can Teledentistry Help?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that less than half of the population sees their dentist as often as they are supposed to? Many people even leave dental care only for emergencies. There are many different reasons why this may be the case, but it can cause any existing issues to worsen. In particular, teledentistry can be of great help to elderly patients who aren\u2019t able to travel as easily and people who live in remote locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Can Be Done Through Teledentistry?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few things that can be done without the need for in-person contact between a dentist and patient:<\/p>\n\n\n\n