What Can an Intraoral Camera Show Around an Old Filling Before Pain Starts?
An intraoral camera can show worn edges, dark lines, stains, chips, and small gaps around an old filling before any pain begins. The tiny camera magnifies the tooth on a screen, so changes that are hard to see in a mirror become clear. Problems around fillings often start quietly, which is why a checkup can matter before a toothache does. Seeing the tooth up close lets patients and the dentist decide early whether to watch the filling, repair it, or replace it. How an Intraoral Camera Shows the Edge of an Old Filling The camera is a slim wand about