Digital X-Rays

Digital X-rays are quickly being adopted by a large percentage of the dental industry. A digital x-ray allows the dentist to take an image of the tooth or teeth and put it into an imaging program. Within this imaging program, there are a number of tools that will allow the dentist to take a very close look at the teeth and surrounding structures with amazing accuracy. As a benefit to the patient, the digital x-ray also provides nearly 80% less radiation than a standard x-ray. This is due to the fact that the digital version of the X-ray is much more sensitive to this radiation and has been specifically designed with the patient in mind.

Digital X-rays are one of the most important parts of a dental exam and can help medical professionals detect problems long before they are visible to the naked eye, including early tooth decay, gum disease, abscesses, and abnormal growths.

Benefits of Digital X-rays

Easy to Obtain

Digital X-rays are obtained by putting a small electronic sensor in the mouth, and captured images can be pulled up instantly on a computer screen.

No Waiting Time

Unlike traditional X-rays that require an intermediary chemical process, your dentist can abstain and evaluate your X-rays almost instantly.

Images Are Clearer

Digital X-ray images are clearer than traditional X-rays, and your healthcare provider can zoom in and out, making it easier for them to detect potential problems.

Easy to Share and Store

Digital X-rays can be easily emailed to different specialists if needed and can easily be stored on your computer.

They Are Safer

Compared to traditional X-rays, digital X-rays reduce your exposure to radiation by up to 90%. Even though the risk is reduced, there is still a slight risk that radiation from X-rays will cause cellular changes that may lead to future disease. Their benefits outweigh their risk, which is why they are so commonly used. Talk to your healthcare provider if you have questions about your safety or why an X-ray is recommended for you.

Panorex

A panorex is a very impressive piece of imaging machinery in that it is capable of identifying many issues and structures that a normal X-ray is not. Initially, you will sit in a chair with your chin on a small ledge. Once positioned in the machine, it will rotate around your entire head, taking a full 360-degree view of the teeth, head, sinuses, and bones.

The ability to view the full structure of your head as a whole is very informative to the dentist. It will allow us to see any potential problems and make sure that everything is functioning as it should be. The panorex is capable of viewing specific types of structural problems, infections, or asymmetry, among many others.