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What Is an Intraoral Camera?
An intraoral camera is a small, handheld device that lets us see inside your mouth with remarkable detail. It captures magnified, high-resolution images of your teeth and gums that a standard visual exam simply cannot match.
With this tool, we can spot decay, cracks, fractures, and other issues that might otherwise go undetected. The images display on a screen in your room so you can see exactly what we are looking at in real time.
The camera is safe, comfortable, and effective for patients of all ages.
Better Images Mean Better Care
The intraoral camera helps us in two important ways. First, it allows us to find problems faster and more accurately. Second, it lets us show you the findings directly so you can make informed decisions about your care.
You are never left wondering what we found or why we are recommending a certain treatment. You see it for yourself on the screen right there in the room. That kind of transparency matters to us.
It is a tool we use every single day at White Center Smiles.
Quick, Comfortable, and Eye-Opening
Here is what happens during an intraoral camera scan:
You sit comfortably in one of our exam rooms while a team member gently places the small camera inside your mouth. As we move it around, live images appear on the screen in front of you. We point out anything we notice and walk you through what it means.
The whole process takes just a few minutes. It is painless, non-invasive, and gives both you and your doctor a much clearer starting point for any conversation about your care.