Digital Radiography
Dental x-rays are vitally important because they help detect dental problems at an early stage such as:
- Bone loss
- Cancerous and non-cancerous lesions
- Decay between teeth
- Developmental abnormalities
- Abscesses and cysts
- Poor root and tooth positions
Digital x-rays require up to 95% less radiationDigital radiography has many advantages over traditional x-rays such as:
- Faster
- Images can be viewed instantly
- Zoom-in feature allows us to see more detail for improved diagnosis
- Contrast changing ability allows for improved diagnosis
- No environmental waste from chemicals and lead
- Displayed on a TV screen so patients can view their x-rays
- Better images
- Can be stored electronically for instant retrieval in the future.
