What it is
An intraoral camera is a small, pen-shaped camera with its own light. It slides gently around your mouth and shows a sharp, magnified picture of a tooth on the screen in front of you.
We use it at exams and before recommending treatment, so you see the crack, the worn filling or the inflamed gum we’re talking about — instead of taking our word for it.
You see the crack or the worn filling yourself — and decide with the facts.
What it’s like
- A light touch. The camera tip rests lightly on or near the tooth. Nothing to bite on.
- On the screen. You see the picture live, many times larger than life.
- Saved in your file. Pictures are stored so we can compare them at your next visit and send them to your insurer when they need proof.
What it changes — and what it doesn’t
What you gain
- You see what we see and decide with the facts
- Changes are tracked from visit to visit
- Photos support insurance claims
Its limits
- It shows the surface, not inside the tooth or the bone — that’s what X-rays are for
No radiation
The camera uses ordinary LED light, with no X-ray exposure. The tip is covered with a new disposable sleeve for every patient.
