Digital Dental X-Rays Richardson
A Detailed Look at Hidden Dental Problems
Dr. T and Dr. Mansi use digital X-rays in our Richardson dental office to view your teeth beneath your gumline, providing you with a more thorough and detailed experience. Digital X-rays allow our team to offer a streamlined visit every time by helping you spend less time in the treatment chair. We invite you to learn more about this advanced technology that we utilize by reading below.
The Benefits of Digital X-Rays
One of the advanced diagnostic tools used in our office is our digital X-ray imaging machine. Digital technology has improved the process of taking dental X-rays, making it faster, more comfortable, and more convenient. In the past, film radiography required not only more time to capture images but also the use of toxic materials to develop the image. Digital radiography, on the other hand, uses small digital sensors to capture high-quality images of your teeth and any supporting oral structures. The images can then be viewed instantly on a nearby monitor. Additionally, digital X-rays are also safer, as they produce up to 80% less radiation than film X-rays.
How Digital X-Rays Protect Your Smile
Digital X-rays are used in diagnosing a broad range of dental problems, including:
- Tooth decay
- Developmental abnormalities
- Unusually positioned tooth roots
- Cysts
- Abscesses
- Fractures in teeth and existing restorations
- Tumors
- Infections in the tooth’s nerves and other areas of the mouth
- Bone loss
Digital X-rays are also a highly useful tool in planning dental treatments, ranging from root canal treatment to dental implant placement and orthodontic treatment.
For more information about digital X-rays and to schedule a consultation with our dentists, please contact our office today.