Safe, Low-Radiation Imaging for Your Child’s Health
Digital radiography utilizes computer technology and digital sensors for the acquisition, viewing, storage, and sharing of radiographic images. It offers several advantages over the older traditional film based methods of taking x-rays. The most significant of theses advantages is that digital radiography reduces a patient’s exposure to radiation. Other benefits are that images can be viewed instantly after being taken, can be seen simultaneously as needed by multiple practitioners, and can be easily shared with other offices. Digital x-rays are also safer for the environment as they do not require any chemicals or paper to develop.
An electronic pad, known as a sensor is used instead of film to acquire a digital image. After the image is taken, it goes directly into the patient’s file on the computer. Once it is stored on the computer, it can be easily viewed on a screen, shared, or printed out.
Common Dental Issues
Finding cavities in between teeth or under existing restorations.
Monitoring the development and positioning of permanent teeth that have not yet erupted.
Identifying issues in the bone and roots.
Assessing potential fractures or damage to the tooth root or bone structure following an injury.
FAQs
Digital X-rays typically reduce radiation exposure by 50-90% compared to traditional film X-rays. Our commitment to using the lowest radiation equipment in the industry provides maximum safety for your child.
The frequency of X-rays depends on your child’s age, decay risk, and growth stage. For children with low risk, X-rays may be taken every 12 to 24 months. We only take X-rays when necessary to accurately diagnose and prevent problems.
Yes. Although digital X-rays use very low radiation, we always follow the highest safety standards by using a lead apron with a thyroid collar to shield the rest of your child’s body during the process.
We use appropriately sized sensors for children and train our team on gentle techniques. The process is quick and our team will work with your child to ensure they are comfortable and at ease during the brief image acquisition.