What Are Digital X-rays?
Digital dental x-rays, also known as digital dental radiographs, are performed during an annual dental exam to provide a better view of your oral health. They make it easier for our team to diagnose issues that aren't visible to the naked eye and to understand more about the health of the interior of your mouth, including the teeth, gums, and jaw. There are numerous oral health conditions that may be diagnosed with digital dental radiographs, including tooth decay, cavities, abscesses, cysts, impactions, and bone loss. When these issues are discovered in the early stages, they can be treated more efficiently with more treatment options. During your annual, or emergency exam at Benjamin Lievense, DDS PLLC in Saginaw, MI, digital dental imaging will help us accurately diagnose and correct dental conditions.
What Should I Expect with Digital X-rays?
Typically done at the beginning of your appointment, digital dental radiographs take about 5 – 10 minutes to do. Most patients will get a series of dental x-rays to include the needed areas of the mouth. After they are done, they will be uploaded to be viewed throughout your exam. We will be able to show you if there are any areas of concern and discuss what treatments may be needed.
What Are the Benefits of Digital Dental X-rays?
At Benjamin Lievense, DDS PLLC in Saginaw, MI, digital dental x-rays can detect and address various tooth and gum concerns. Some of the advantages of digital dental x-rays include:
- Could precisely diagnose dental issues
- Digital dental x-rays are quick, taking only a few minutes
- An accurate, comprehensive view of your gums, teeth, and jaw
- Comfortable, safe process
- No special preparation is needed
- Very little radiation is required
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are digital dental x-rays better than traditional x-rays?
With digital X-rays, results are available in real time. This allows us to quickly diagnose problems and treat them promptly. The X-rays are also higher resolution, meaning that we can see problem issues or concerns clearly on the X-ray.
Are digital dental x-ray safe?
Yes. Digital dental x-rays emit a low amount of radiation, and even considerably less than other types of medical x-rays. If you are worried about radiation exposure or have more questions on whether or not your x-ray is safe, reach out to our team.
How often do I need digital dental radiography?
For our patients, handheld digital x-ray is needed yearly. Our dental team will identify any concerns and make adjustments if needed. A yearly exam helps to keep your current oral health in check and allows the dentist to notice any changes or concerns.
Digital Dental X-rays
Digital dental x-rays are a great technology that can help diagnose developing oral health problems. As part of a regular dental examination, digital dental x-rays can give us a unique understanding that allows us to catch developing issues to be treated before they become painful. To improve your oral health, contact our office in Saginaw, MI to schedule your next dental examination with digital dental x-rays.