Intraoral Camera

Certain areas in the mouth are difficult to look at during a visual examination. Without being able to get a clear view of these areas, dental problems that could easily be treated in their early stages could be ignored. At Pike & Valega, DDS, we use an intraoral camera to inspect those hard-to-reach areas in the mouth.

Learn more about how this advanced dental technology, used at our Poolesville dental office and Rockville dental office, allows us to provide our patients with high-quality dental care.

What Is an Intraoral Camera?

An intraoral camera is a small hand-held digital camera used to capture detailed, clear images of the inside of the mouth. The intraoral camera is approximately the size of a pen.

Intraoral Cameras Help Our Dentists Accurately Diagnosis Dental Problems

The intraoral camera has several features to help our dental team get a better look inside your mouth.

One of the features is the magnifier. With a touch of a button, our dentists can zoom in and take a closer look at different areas of the mouth. The ability to magnify the images allows our dentists to get clear, detailed images of hard-to-reach areas. The detail and clarity of the images can help improve the accuracy of our dentists’ diagnoses.

Intraoral Cameras Allow Patients To See What We See in Real Time

Patients are given an inside look into their mouths as the images are displayed in real-time on a nearby monitor. This allows our patients to see exactly what we see during an examination.

We believe that sharing the images from the intraoral camera helps our patients take an active approach to their dental health. Patients are encouraged to ask questions to help them gain a better understanding of their oral and dental health.

Using intraoral cameras also helps our patients make decisions regarding dental treatment. By seeing exactly what is going on in their mouths, our patients gain the information they need to determine the best treatment for their unique situations.

Helps Monitor Certain Dental Problems

Using an intraoral camera, our dentists can quickly capture images in real-time. Those images can then be compared to previous images taken from prior dental appointments. Comparing current images with previous images allows our dentists to monitor the progression of certain dental problems, such as tooth decay, worn enamel, or gum disease.

Visit Our Poolesville Dental Office or Rockville Dental Office to See Our Intraoral Camera in Use

Schedule an appointment at our Poolesville dental office or Rockville dental office and see for yourself the clear, detailed images we can take with our intraoral camera. Whether you are just getting a routine dental exam or experiencing a current dental problem that needs treatment, our intraoral camera can help us get the information we need to create an accurate treatment plan.

Call us today to schedule an appointment. We look forward to welcoming you to our dental family and helping you improve your oral health for many years to come.