An intraoral camera is a small camera, about the size of a toothbrush, that takes close-up images and video of your teeth and gums and shows them on a screen next to the dental chair.
Most people never get to see the back of their own teeth. With the camera you can see exactly what we see, whether it is a cracked filling, a worn edge, a small fracture or the start of a cavity. That makes it much easier to understand why we recommend a treatment and to compare your options.
What the camera helps us see
- Cracks and fractures in teeth.
- Worn, broken or leaking fillings.
- Cavities on visible surfaces.
- Gum inflammation and tartar.
- How a crown, veneer or bridge fits at the edges.
How the exam works
The camera is moved slowly around your mouth while the images appear on the monitor. It takes only a few minutes, uses no radiation and does not hurt. When it helps, we save images to compare later or to document your case before and after treatment.
Camera and X-rays work together
The camera shows the outside of the teeth and gums. To see inside the teeth, the roots and the bone, we use a panoramic X-ray. Together they give us the full picture before we recommend a treatment, so you can make decisions with clear information.
