Camera positioning
The small camera is guided around the mouth to view selected areas.
LANDMARK DENTAL CARE · SERVICES
Intraoral Camera Dentistry in Truro
See what the dental team sees during your visit.
Comprehensive Care
Prevention, restoration and ongoing dental support.
All Ages
General dental care for children, adults and seniors.
Clear Guidance
Understand findings and recommended next steps.
Local Care
Serving patients from 125 Queen Street in Truro.
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ABOUT INTRAORAL CAMERA
A clearer conversation about your oral health
An intraoral camera captures close-up images inside the mouth and displays them for the dental team and patient to review.
The camera can support communication and documentation, but it is one part of an examination rather than a replacement for other diagnostic tools.
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HOW IT WORKS
What to Expect
Light and image capture
Built-in lighting helps create close-up digital images.
Live display
Images can appear on a monitor so the team can explain what they are seeing.
Documentation
Images may be saved when they are useful for communication or future comparison.
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BENEFITS
Why an Intraoral Camera May Help
Shared understanding
Seeing a close-up image can make a dental finding easier to discuss.
Diagnosis support
Images may help the dentist examine areas that are difficult to see directly.
Patient education
The team can use the images to explain options and prevention.
Treatment planning
Visual information can support discussions about restorations and next steps.
Comfortable process
The camera is designed for visual examination and does not use radiation.
Future reference
Saved images may help document changes when clinically useful.
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COMMON APPLICATIONS
What the Camera Can Help Show
Teeth and restorations
Close-up images may show selected areas of decay, cracks, wear or restoration concerns.
Gum tissues
The camera can support a closer visual conversation about gum changes.
Hard-to-see areas
Magnified images may help explain areas toward the back of the mouth.
Treatment planning
Images can be used alongside the examination when discussing care.
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LIMITATIONS
One tool within a complete assessment
An intraoral camera does not replace a dental examination or other imaging when those tools are clinically needed. Your dentist will choose the appropriate assessment for your concern.
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COMMON QUESTIONS
Intraoral Camera Questions
No. It is a visual camera, not an X-ray device.
The camera can display images on a monitor so the team can discuss relevant findings with you.
No. The camera and X-rays provide different kinds of information.
The team will explain how it is positioned and will work within your comfort.
This information is general education and cannot replace an examination, diagnosis or individualized treatment advice.
PATIENT GUIDES
Intraoral Camera guides from our team.
Written and reviewed by the Landmark Dental Care team to answer the questions patients ask us most about intraoral camera.
August 22, 2026
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