Digital X-Rays

Digital X-Rays:

• Can often be corrected and adjusted to be of diagnostic quality, reducing the need to retake an x-ray.
• Can be printed or copied easily. We can send them electronically to insurance companies, which can help claims get processed faster.
• Are environmentally friendly, eliminating the need for film and the film processing chemicals.
• May require less radiation than traditional x-rays.

Why are dental x-rays needed?

• Many diseases of the oral cavity (which includes the teeth and surrounding tissues and bone) cannot be seen when the dentist examines your mouth.

An x-ray exam may help the dentist see:

• Small areas of decay between teeth or below fillings
• Bone damage from a tooth infection (such as an abscess) or a cyst
• Bone loss due to periodontal (gum) disease
• Developmental defects
• Some types of tumors
• The effects of trauma
• The position of unerupted teeth in children and adults
• Finding and treating dental problems at an early stage can save time, moneyand unneeded discomfort, and it can help prevent more serious health problems.
• X-ray images may be able to help the dentist detect damage and disease not visible during a regular dental exam.