Intraoral Camera

Intraoral Camera at Prestige Dentistry (Palm Harbor & Trinity, FL)

At Prestige Dentistry, Dr. Jason Horwitz and our team are dedicated to offering the latest in dental technology—including the intraoral camera. Available at both our Palm Harbor and Trinity offices, this innovative tool gives you a clear and detailed view of your oral health like never before.

What Is an Intraoral Camera?

An intraoral camera is a small, handheld imaging device—about the size of a dental mirror—equipped with LED lighting and a high-resolution digital lens. As it's gently guided around the inside of your mouth, real-time images of your teeth, gums, and other oral structures are displayed on a chairside monitor. This visual aid enhances our ability to identify early-stage dental issues—like tiny cavities, fractured enamel, and gum problems—that might be hard to spot during a traditional exam.

How It Helps You

1. Enhanced Diagnosis
   The clarity of images captured by the intraoral camera helps detect dental issues at earlier stages. This allows us to proactively prevent problems before they grow—like catching small cavities before they need larger fillings or crowns.
2. Better Patient Engagement
   Seeing is believing. With real-time visuals of your teeth on-screen, you can clearly see issues we’re discussing—whether it's plaque buildup, gum recession, or cracked enamel. This transparency helps you make more informed treatment decisions.
3. Accurate Dental Records
   These images become part of your digital chart. They serve as a reliable record for tracking changes in your oral health over time and supporting insurance claims when needed.
4. Minimally Invasive Care
   Because we can catch problems early, treatment can remain conservative. That often means smaller fillings, fewer complications, and less discomfort.

What to Expect During Your Visit

At either the Palm Harbor or Trinity location, your experience with the intraoral camera is quick, comfortable, and non-invasive:

• You’ll recline in our treatment chair.
• Dr. Horwitz or your hygienist will gently glide the camera throughout your mouth.
• As images display on our monitor, we'll give you an up-close view of any areas of interest.
• You’ll get a direct explanation of what you're seeing and what it may mean.
• We’ll use those images to help plan or adjust your treatment, with your understanding and approval.

Ideal Applications

• Routine Exams: We can monitor minor decay or early gum disease.
• Before & After Documentation: Especially helpful for cosmetic procedures like whitening, veneers, or implants.
• Gum Disease Monitoring: View plaque, tartar, pocket depth, and receding gum tissue.
• Tooth Trauma Assessment: Detects cracks or fractures that aren’t visible to the naked eye.
• Restorative & Cosmetic Cases: Improve planning and patient understanding for treatments like crowns or veneers.

Why Choose Prestige Dentistry

• Expertise: Dr. Jason Horwitz brings advanced training in restorative and cosmetic dentistry, including digital imaging and CEREC CAD/CAM systems.
• State-of-the-Art Technology: We invest in tools that improve accuracy, comfort, and results.
• Patient-Centered Approach: We believe dental care works best when you're fully informed.
• Dual Convenient Locations: Serving both Palm Harbor and Trinity, with flexible scheduling to meet your needs.

Is It Safe? Quick? Comfortable?

Yes. The intraoral camera is:

• Safe: No radiation or invasive procedures.
• Quick: Often included at no extra charge during a routine dental checkup.
• Comfortable: Gentle and non-intrusive—much like a mirror on a stick.

Insurance and Cost

In many cases, intraoral camera imaging falls under routine exam coverage. If there’s ever a separate fee, we’ll provide transparency before proceeding. Whether you're at our Palm Harbor or Trinity office, we’ll confirm any costs and coverage with you beforehand.