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Digital X-Rays

The most common way to dental X-rays now is all through digital. Digital radiography is the most advanced technology used to capture and stores the digital image to a computer. The images can be immediately observed and enhanced, allowing the dentist and dental hygienist to detect problems quickly. Digital X-rays lowers the percent rate of 80-90% of radiation compared to the previously low exposure of conventional dental X-rays.

Dental X-rays are vital, preventative, symptomatic tools that provide valuable information. Dentists and dental hygienists use this data to carefully and precisely detect hidden dental abnormalities and complete an exact treatment plan. Without the usage of X-rays, problem areas can quickly go undetected.

Digital X-Rays

Dental X-rays May Reveal

  • Cysts and abscesses.
  • The loss of bone structures.
  • Benign and malignant tumors.
  • Deterioration within the teeth.
  • Developmental deformities.
  • Weak tooth and root positions.
  • Difficulties inside a tooth or below the gum line.

Identifying and treating the dental predicaments at an early stage will spare you time, money, and needless distress for your teeth.

 

 

Are Dental X-rays Safe?

Every day, everywhere we go, we are all exposed to radiation from our environment. The digital X-rays provide a significantly less low level of radiation contrasted to traditional dental X-rays. This is a better option for patient’s health and safety. Digital X-ray is faster and more convenient, reducing your time in the dental chair. Furthermore, since the images are digitally captured, there is no need to develop the X-rays, therefore excluding the distribution of toxic waste and chemicals into the environment.

Although digital X-rays produce a low transmission level and remain considerably safe, dentists will still take unavoidable precautions to limit radiation exposure to patients. These precautions include only taking those X-rays necessary and using lead apron protection to shield the body.

 

How Often Should Dental X-rays Be Taken?

The requirement for dental X-rays depends on each patient’s individual health needs. Your dentist and dental hygienist will advise required X-rays based upon your medical and dental history analysis. 

For new patients, a full mouth is highly recommended. A complete series can last up for three to five years. Bite-wing X-rays are taken during your follow up visits and are suggested once or twice a year to detect new dental problems.