Digital Radiograph

Who Needs Dental X-Rays?

Dentists order oral x-rays when they want to check out the health of your mouth, gums, and teeth. X-rays are pictures of the inside of your mouth, which your dentist can use to diagnose problems. For example:
  • Cavities
  • Tooth decay
  • Impacted teeth

Why Digital X-Rays are Better

Digital radiography combines the power of computer technology with electronic sensors and very small bursts of radiation. Instead of printing out on film, the image forms almost as soon as the sensor is placed in the mouth and projects to a computer screen.

The actual procedure for having a digital dental x-ray is very similar to a traditional x-ray. Our highly trained dental team will carefully insert a sensor into your mouth and which will capture the image of your teeth or jaws. This digital sensor sends the information directly to a computer so that the images taken can be instantly viewed on a screen in the treatment room

Once the digital image is on-screen, we can adjust it if necessary, enlarging or magnifying any areas which require close inspection. This makes it much more straightforward to identify any small cavities or other areas of concern. With digital radiography, we can diagnose any problems more efficiently and more quickly, without the need to wait until an x-ray film is developed. It is also very straightforward for us to show you these images on-screen and to explain any problems and how best to treat them.