Intraoral and Extraoral Photography in Newtown, PA

Dental photography plays a crucial role in modern dental care. At Newtown Dental Arts, we use high-resolution intraoral and extraoral images to document conditions, plan treatment, and improve communication with our patients.

These images are especially important in cosmetic cases, orthodontics, and aligner-based treatments like Invisalign®. When done properly, they enhance both patient understanding and treatment outcomes.

How Dental Photography Works

Dental photographs allow us to visually document your current oral health and help you see what’s possible after treatment. We use both intraoral (inside the mouth) and extraoral (outside the mouth) imaging techniques to guide diagnosis, planning, and case acceptance.

Intraoral Image Capture

• Images of teeth, gums, and the bite are taken inside the mouth.
• All digital images are labeled with the patient’s name and date.
• Stored securely in compliance with HIPAA standards

Extraoral Photography Tips

• The patient is comfortably positioned in front of a neutral background.
• Portrait-style images are taken to capture facial aesthetics and symmetry.
• Helps document before-and-after results for cosmetic or orthodontic treatments

Camera Settings and Techniques

To ensure consistent, high-quality results, our dental team uses specific photography settings and workflows:

Camera & Lighting Settings

• Aperture (f/stop), shutter speed, and ISO are manually adjusted for clarity.
• ISO is typically set to 100 for maximum resolution
• White balance is set to “flash” to ensure true-to-color imaging.
• Soft, diffused lighting, such as ring lights or dual flashes, is used.
• Overhead fluorescent lights and direct sunlight are avoided.

Patient Positioning

• Patient is seated upright in a relaxed posture.
• The head is aligned with the Frankfort horizontal plane for consistency.
• For occlusal (bite) views, the patient is guided into proper occlusion.
• Extraoral images are framed at a 90-degree angle from the teeth