Flow Dental:
Snuggies Custom-Fit Sensor Sleeves
While sensor sleeves are not always top of mind for dental professionals, it’s important to choose a protective barrier that offers patient comfort in an easy-to-use package
For most patients, x-rays can be a lengthy and uncomfortable experience. Add in a bulky or poor-fitting sensor cover and gagging and discomfort are likely to occur—especially when it comes to pediatric patients and those with limited openings. Flow Dental’s Snuggies change all that. The custom-fit sensor sleeves, which are also available in a Snuggies 2.0 version designed for larger sensors, are easy to adjust around sensors of any size, shape, or thickness. Hygienist Amber Metro-Sanchez came across Snuggies while filling in at another dental office, and immediately wished she had the easy-to-use sensor sleeves at her regular office in Fort Wayne, IN. After using Snuggies to capture x-rays on just a few patients, she shared that the whole process was a piece of cake. “I love the fact that this product is one-size-fits-all,” said Metro-Sanchez. “I get a perfect fit every time!”
Increased Patient Comfort
Patients can experience irritation or discomfort from sensor covers that have excess material or sharp seams. Metro-Sanchez found that Snuggies’ smooth edges and non-bulky material provided an extra layer of comfort for patients during x-rays compared to other sensor sleeves. “The Snuggies made taking x-rays a more comfortable experience for my patients, especially children and patients who gag easily,” she shared, adding, “The tight fit of the wrapper really helped the patient focus on closing down properly while taking an x-ray.”
“Anything that saves time is worth its weight in gold. In my opinion, Snuggies are an essential component of any dental operation.”
Amber Metro-Sanchez, RDH; Fort Wayne, IN
A Time-Saver: Peel, Stick, and Go
Because dental professionals can easily adjust Snuggies to fit different sensor sizes—simply peel off the clear tab and then pull the white tab snug against the sensor—it eliminates time spent trying to track down sensor sleeves specifically designed to fit size 0, 1, or 2 sensors. There’s also no need to twist the sleeve around delicate sensor cords to keep it from sliding around. “Snuggies are a definite time-saver because they are easy to adapt to the sensor surface and quick to remove during clean up,” noted Metro-Sanchez. “I also waste less time because I get a high-quality x-ray the first time around.”
Efficiency for the Win
Reliability is the most important feature of any dental product, and in most cases, durability is an essential prerequisite to a reliable dental tool. “I haven’t had any issues at all with Snuggies tearing or coming apart during patient treatment,” said Metro-Sanchez. While a sensor sleeve may seem like a small piece of patient care, it can add up to a giant leap for the practice in terms of time savings and increased efficiency. “I would definitely recommend this product to others, as efficiency is king in dentistry,” said Metro-Sanchez. “Anything that saves time is worth its weight in gold. In my opinion, Snuggies are an essential component of any dental operation.”
