Understand Why Treatment Is Recommended With a Closer Look at Your Teeth
It is easier to understand a dental concern when you can see it yourself. At The Dentist, Dr. Jeffrey Kirian uses an intraoral camera to show you close-up images of your teeth and gums. Together, we can review an area of concern, discuss what it means and explain your options.
Call 740-366-1236 to schedule a dental examination in Newark, Ohio. Bring your questions, and our team will help you understand what we find.
Clear Images, Clearer Conversations
An intraoral camera is a small handheld camera that takes pictures inside your mouth. Images displayed on a screen give you a closer look at areas that can be difficult to see in a mirror.
These photographs help you:
- Understand findings: See the area Dr. Kirian is discussing.
- Ask specific questions: Point to a detail and talk through what it means.
- Compare care options: Understand how a recommendation relates to your tooth or gum condition.
- Follow changes: Images saved in your record can help document an area over time.
What Can the Camera Show?
Photographs can help document visible concerns such as chipped edges, tooth wear, damaged dental work, plaque buildup or changes along the gumline. They can also help explain an area that needs closer examination.
A photograph alone does not establish every diagnosis. Dr. Kirian interprets what is visible alongside your symptoms, dental history and examination findings.
What Happens During Your Visit?
A team member positions the camera near the teeth or tissues being photographed. The images can then be displayed for you to review with our team.
Taking photographs does not involve drilling or injections. Let us know if you have a sensitive area, a strong gag reflex or need a break so we can adjust our approach.
Dr. Kirian explains any findings and discusses whether the area needs preventive care, monitoring or treatment. You can ask about the reason for a recommendation and what the alternatives involve.
How Photographs Fit Into Your Examination
Dr. Kirian uses intraoral photographs as one part of his approach to evaluating your mouth. Depending on your needs, the examination may also involve magnification, transillumination, digital X-rays or DIAGNOdent cavity detection.
Each tool provides different information. A camera shows visible surfaces; X-rays can reveal information beneath those surfaces. Photographs do not replace imaging when it is needed.
Recommendations Based on Your Needs
Seeing an image should help you understand your care. Dr. Kirian considers your oral health, overall health and goals before recommending the next step.
That may involve continuing routine cleanings and examinations, improving home care, watching an area or discussing treatment. Our team will explain the findings and give you an opportunity to ask questions.
Frequently Asked Questions About Intraoral Cameras
Does an intraoral camera use X-ray radiation?
No. It takes photographs using light rather than X-rays. Your examination may still include dental X-rays when they are needed for diagnosis.
Can I see the photographs during my appointment?
Yes. Our team can display the images and review the areas being discussed so you can better understand your dental health.
Is an intraoral camera the same as a digital scanner?
No. An intraoral camera takes photographs. A digital scanner records the shapes of your teeth and gums to create a digital impression for appropriate treatment planning.
Will the camera be used at every visit?
Not necessarily. Our team uses it when photographs would help evaluate, document or explain a finding.
What should I ask when reviewing an image?
Ask what the image shows, whether additional examination is needed and why a particular next step is recommended. If treatment is suggested, ask about your options and the timing involved.
Get a Clearer Understanding of Your Smile
Call 740-366-1236 or contact The Dentist to schedule a visit with Dr. Kirian in Newark, Ohio. We will help you see the findings, understand your options and make informed decisions about your care.