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title: An Easy-to-Use Solution for Achieving a High Oral Wellness Score
description: "It’s said that “seeing-is-believing.” That’s true in life and related to dental photo scans and what they reveal about your oral wellness score.\nBut who’s keeping score? \nThat’s a vital question for tracking your oral health and any issues that could require a dental visit and/or treatment. \nLet’s review why dental images and scans are essential to your ongoing oral health."
image: https://blog.dental.com/hubfs/Dental/Blog/OralHealthScore.png
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# An Easy-to-Use Solution for Achieving a High Oral Wellness Score

02.22.2023

| 6 min read

 

It’s said that “seeing-is-believing.” That’s true in life and related to dental photo scans and what they reveal about your oral wellness score.

But who’s keeping score?

That’s a vital question for tracking your oral health and any issues that could require a dental visit and/or treatment.

Let’s review why dental images and scans are essential to your ongoing oral health.

## Images tell a “story”

Dental images and scans function as a visual “storyteller.” According to Albert Meharabian, in his book, Silent Messages,

”…seven percent of communication is verbal, while 93 percent is non-verbal.

- Images are able to grab our attention easily, and we are immediately drawn to them.
- Images help us become involved, and help contribute to the storytelling process…” [**\[1\]**](https://blog.dental.com/an-easy-to-use-solution-for-achieving-a-high-oral-wellness-score#_ftn1)

The storytelling process supported by images creates engagement. In the context of your dental care that’s a significant reason to make sure yours are current and available for viewing when necessary.

Your available and accessible images create engagement in two key areas relative to your oral wellness.

**1-Communication flow**

The relationship you establish with your dentist relies on effective communication.

- Between you and your dentist
- Between you, your dentist, and a specialist referral
- Between your dentist and their support network including labs
- Between you, your dentist, and your insurance provider

**2-Self-awareness**

Keep in mind that there are occasions when your oral health condition might not cause you [pain or discomfort](https://blog.dental.com/common-tooth-pain-symptoms-you-shouldnt-ignore). Lack of pain can give you a reason to delay or postpone a [diagnosis](https://blog.dental.com/the-purpose-of-a-diagnostic-dental-visit-and-what-you-can-expect) or treatment.

Dental scans and images create a “seeing-is-believing” nudge to seek a dental consultation that could lead to a treatment solution.

Again, your oral wellness score could be dependent on how self-aware you are about your dental health. Images support that process and help prevent costly or time consuming treatment.

## A solution for staying aware and keeping your oral wellness score high

Maintaining self-awareness and tracking your oral health requires tools. Relative to photographic tools, there’s a personal technology solution available to you.

For example, the Dental.com platform allows you to follow guided photo templates of your mouth and teeth with the convenience of your smart phone.

- Scanned photos generate your Oral Wellness Score
- The presence of cavities, gum related issues or inflammation, damaged or defective dental restorations, plaque build-up, and more are detected.
- Follow-up is possible with an on-demand, licensed, online/virtual dentist for a small fee.
- Your virtual dentist can provide prescriptions and/or refer you to an in-person dentist in your local zip code.

This convenient oral health and wellness assessment provides a solution for you and your family if:

- You lack dental insurance coverage
- You have fear of dental visits or dental anxiety
- You desire to take control of your oral health by trusting photo scans and virtual dental consultations
- You prefer to be in the “drivers-seat” when consulting with a dentist or specialist in-person.

The Dental.com solution helps you accomplish those along with the self-awareness that’s essential to a healthy oral wellness score.

- Transparent consultations
- Free scans
- Convenient, time-saving access to low cost, virtual dental consultations with a licensed dentist
- Connection to in-person dental care with dentists in your zip code

### Track, monitor, and maintain a high Oral Wellness Score with an easy-to-use, cost-effective tool

The [Dental.com](https://dental.com) team of dental professionals are trained to identify, diagnose, and treat any dental condition. From toothaches to second opinions - you’re covered!

- Access a 24 hour dentist now from your personal, private, and secure account.
- Select a reason for your visit using a brief questionnaire.
- Receive virtual dental care from a licensed dentist when you provide your issue details, any photos, and/or dental/health records.

Discover more about Dental.com on our [How it Works](https://dental.com/%23how-it-works) page. Or Register Now.

 

[**\[1\]**](https://blog.dental.com/an-easy-to-use-solution-for-achieving-a-high-oral-wellness-score#_ftnref1)[https://www.oralhealthgroup.com/features/the-pictures-really-do-matter/](https://www.oralhealthgroup.com/features/the-pictures-really-do-matter/)

 

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