Dental Photography: Are You In Focus?

Despite having innumerable hours of experience with shooting I have met many dentists who pursue dental photography in the AUTO mode.

I have nothing against the use of AUTO mode but I feel there is a HUGE need for the dentists (AND OTHER MEDICAL EXPERTS) to understand that by using the camera in auto mode one fails to realize the true potential of ones DSLR (or other camera) The AUTO mode is nowhere close to what a DSLR camera can really achieve.

It’s actually like a monotonous robot who fails to have a mind of his own.NO creativity, No BRIAN, NO Ambition and NO experimentation … what a dull life.

Despite being a boring mode to shoot in the AUTO mode has innumerable drawbacks one of the greatest drawbacks being the loss of freedom to choose the right focus point.

This post shall be helpful to all the beginners in dental / medical photography who want to understand WHY despite innumerable attempts they do not get a sharp image in any particular situation”

It’s invariably important to have a rough idea of the composition of an image in your mind, not a difficult job for a dentist considering we have few options for standard type of photography. (Of course if you would like to be creative Sky is the limit … but that’s not the point for this post)

We now have a set composition and a magnification to shoot at. We know the settings to shoot at.

The Next step is to focus accurately.

In semiprofessional cameras there is a box (actually meant for face recognition) to help you focus on the area of interest.

In AUTO mode this box tends to change place and even before the dentist knows the box shifts to a place which the camera feels is the desired region for focus and the result is a blurred image.

The reason for this is that the camera will focus on the easiest spot as soon as possible and this usually is a well-lit area with high contrast (be it intra oral or extra oral photography) this area need not be the area where the dentist wants to focus.

So is there a way the dentist can change the focus spot? The answer is yes

In semiprofessional cameras too you can switch to manual focus and manual mode of shooting and shift the box to where exactly you would want to focus.

Remember SMALLER the box … greater will be the accuracy of the spot where you would like to focus.

Speaking about DSLR we have a much professional way to solve the issue

Every DSLR has specific focus points (Number of focus points - 9, 11, as many as 100 or more)

A dentist in luck now can pre-select the focus point of choice based on the composition of the image in his/ her mind.

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Tips for a Burned Tongue or Mouth-burnt

Tongue or mouth burns can be very frustrating. The pain can be described as a sensitivity causing discomfort to whole mouth. These burns can also cause tingling or numbness, a metallic taste, and dry mouth in some cases. It is important to understand that BMS is not a disease and can affect any one, but is commonly seen in middle-aged or older women suffering from menopause, nutrition deficiencies or dental problems.

Here are some tips to get relief from the pain:

For most of the people, the burning sensation starts late in the morning, and reaches its peak by evening. It often calms down at night. While some suffer a constant pain, others say that their pain comes and goes. People suffering with the burning mouth syndrome often complain of anxiety and depression. This may be the result of their chronic pain.

Other symptoms of Burning Mouth Syndrome include:

• Tingling or numbness on the tongue/ mouth

• Change in tastes. The tongue often feels bitter or metallic in taste

• Dryness or sore mouth.

What causes BMS? The many causes of this problem include:

• Damage to nerves controlling taste and sensations of the tongue

• Hormonal changes

• Dry mouth caused by medication and other disorders such as diabetes or Sjögren’s syndrome

• Nutritional deficiencies

• Fungal infections in mouth such as oral candidiasis

• Acid reflux

• Poorly-fitted dentures or allergies to the materials used

• Anxiety and depression.

In some people, the BMS may be due to more than one cause. But the exact cause of the symptoms cannot be found in many.

How is diagnose a burning mouth syndrome?

Examining your medical history, a careful oral analysis, and a common medical examination could help identify the root of your burning mouth. The tests to find out BMS may include:

• Blood tests to look for a certain infection, nutritional deficiencies, and other disorders related to BMS such as thyroid or diabetes problems

• A test to check for oral candidiasis.

• Testing for allergies due to denture materials, foods, or any other substances that may cause your symptoms.

What is the treatment for BMS?

Dentists in Luck now every individual has to have a specially tailored treatment for their individual needs. Depending on the Symptoms of your burning mouth syndrome, the possible treatments include:

• Replacing irritating dentures

• To get a relief, you can also try some self-care tips that will help ease the pain of BMS.

• Chew gum, Sip water frequently to keep your mouth moist.

• Take the help of ice chips to sooth your tongue.

• Avoid hot, spicy foods; mouthwashes, and foods high in acid.

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