At our office, we use digital X-rays to evaluate your smile. Unlike the X-rays in the past, digital X-rays are safer for you and the environment since they use significantly less radiation than traditional X-rays. The images appear instantly on a computer screen and require no film or developing chemicals. Many people find that digital X-rays are more comfortable than the conventional X-rays used in dental offices in the past. The images themselves are of extremely high quality and will allow us to give you a comprehensive exam. Our dentist can use digital X-rays to plan your course of treatment, track changes in your teeth and oral health, and locate problems, including:

• Decay between teeth
• Problems with the position of your tooth roots
• Developmental problems or abnormalities
• Cysts, abscesses, tumors and infections
• Damage to fillings
• Bone loss
• Infected nerves

Digital X-rays can also be used to evaluate the effectiveness of your treatment.

Our dentist will often use digital X-rays as part of your routine checkup or as part of many other treatments, such as implants, root canal therapy or orthodontics. If you would like to learn more about how we can enhance your visit with digital X-rays, call our office and schedule an appointment with our dentist.