Step 1
Select areas
The dental team identifies teeth, tissues, or appliances that would benefit from visual documentation.
Technology for pediatric and orthodontic care in Las Vegas
Intraoral Cameras in Las Vegas
Within pediatric dental and orthodontic care, an intraoral camera captures enlarged color images of relevant teeth, gums, appliances, and visible findings.
What Does Intraoral Cameras Involve?
The small handheld camera is moved around the mouth to photograph selected surfaces. Images appear on a nearby screen and can be stored in the dental record for communication and later comparison.
Who May Benefit?
Pediatric dental patients and orthodontic patients of any age may benefit when visible teeth, gums, plaque, wear, or appliance conditions need to be documented or explained.
An in-person evaluation is required before Dr. Camy Kwok can recommend care for an individual patient.
What Can Patients Expect?
Step 2
Capture images
The camera is positioned around the mouth while still photographs are recorded.
Step 3
Review together
Images are enlarged, explained, and stored when appropriate for future comparison.
Potential Benefits
- Lets patients see visible findings on a screen
- Creates color documentation for the dental record
- Can support comparison of visible changes over time
Limitations and Considerations
- Cannot show structures hidden inside teeth, roots, or bone
- Does not replace diagnostic X-rays when those are needed
- Image appearance alone does not establish every diagnosis
What Alternatives May Be Considered?
Clinical examination, standard photographs, dental X-rays, digital scans, or other imaging may be used depending on the structure and question being evaluated. Adult general-dentistry concerns identified during orthodontic care are referred to the patient's general dentist or an appropriate outside provider.
Comfort, Recovery, and Aftercare
The camera is noninvasive and does not use ionizing radiation. Tell the team if an area is tender or if you have a strong gag reflex; no recovery or aftercare is normally required.
When Should You Contact Our Office?
Contact us if a photographed concern becomes painful, swollen, fractured, or otherwise changes before the planned follow-up. Images do not replace reassessment when symptoms develop.
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Benefits and out-of-pocket costs vary by plan and treatment. Our team can help review available benefit information and discuss payment options after an evaluation; coverage is not guaranteed. Visit our insurance and payment page for current practice information.
Intraoral Cameras FAQs
No. It records visible-light color photographs of surfaces inside the mouth.
It may show visible surface changes, but cavities between teeth often require examination and appropriate X-rays.
Selected images may be stored in the dental record for documentation, explanation, and future comparison.
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Have Questions About Intraoral Cameras?
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