Digital Radiographs (X-rays) |

Digital radiographs are one of the latest technological advances in dentistry and we use them for taking x-rays in our office. Digital x-rays use 90% less radiation than traditional x-rays. For instance, the amount of radiation a set of screening bitewing x-rays creates is now only a small fraction of the radiation you are exposed to when flying on an airplane. Digital x-rays also have numerous diagnostic benefits:

Instantly transferred to the computer and viewed immediately rather than waiting for traditional films to process for several minutes
X-ray viewing program on the computer allows us to utilize special tools to improve the diagnostic precision of the x-ray image
Able to be enlarged on the computer screen for easier viewing by the patient and dentist
Can often be corrected without having to take another x-ray exposure
Can be printed out or emailed electronically to other dental professionals and insurance companies
Environmentally friendly because they eliminate the need for film and film processing chemicals.

X-rays are an essential part of any preventative or diagnostic oral exam. This painless dentistry practice is usually done at the same time as teeth cleaning, and it allows the dentist to see any small cavities or other problem areas in the mouth.

Digital x-rays bypass the development process, similar to how digital cameras work, and your x-ray practitioner can see the image instantly so you don’t have to wait as you did with traditional film x-rays. With digital x-rays, your dentist can also store images and use them to compare to future images.