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Digital X-Rays

Dental radiographs (X-rays) are essential, preventative, diagnostic tools that provide valuable information not visible during a regular dental exam. Dentists and dental hygienists use this information to safely and accurately detect hidden dental abnormalities and complete an accurate treatment plan. Without X-rays, problem areas may go undetected. 

Detecting and treating dental problems at an early stage can save you time, money, unnecessary discomfort, and your teeth!

Are Dental X-Rays Safe?

We are all exposed to natural radiation in our environment. The amount of radiation exposure from a full mouth series of X-rays is equal to the amount a person receives in a single day from natural sources.

Dental X-rays produce a low level of radiation and are considered safe. Dentists take necessary precautions to limit the patient’s exposure to radiation when taking dental X-rays. These precautions include using lead apron shields to protect the body and using modern, fast film that cuts down the exposure time of each X-ray.

How Often Should Dental X-Rays Be Taken?

The need for dental X-rays depends on each patient’s individual dental health needs. Your dentist and dental hygienist will recommend necessary X-rays based on the review of your medical and dental history, dental exam, signs and symptoms, age consideration, and risk for disease.

A full mouth series of dental X-rays is recommended for new patients. A full series is usually good for three to five years. Bite-wing X-rays (X-rays of top and bottom teeth biting together) are taken at recall (check-up) visits and are recommended once or twice a year to detect new dental problems.

The Advantages of Digital Radiography

Digital radiography has many advantages over traditional dental X-rays:

  • Taking X-rays is faster because the sensor is merely moved from tooth to tooth, and your X-ray can be seen on a computer monitor just moments after exposure. There’s no waiting for chemical development, as with film packets.
  • It’s also faster because the X-rays are available within moments on the computer monitor, with no development step in between.
  • The lack of chemicals also makes digital X-rays safer for the environment.
  • Digital radiography is safe for you, too. Because the unit is so sensitive, X-ray radiation can be up to 90% lower than conventional X-rays.

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Carolyn Carter
Carolyn Carter
Dr. Brar and her staff are exceptional. If you are like me and have anxiety/fear of painful procedures, they will make you comfortable in their gentle, caring environment and by being attentive to your concerns and needs while providing excellent state of the art dental care.
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Alnasir Adatia
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Kailyn Hart
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Erika Vargas
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Diane Robinson
Diane Robinson
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Lisa Seabolt
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Joy Middleton
Joy Middleton
The hygienist is the best one I have ever had in my life. He is quick and efficient and very nice as well. The dentist , Dr Brar, is kind and knowledgeable, overall excellent experience as far as going to a dental appointment!
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Michael Bryant
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Julie Salazar
Dr. Brar and her team are really nice and patient. I am a super anxious patient and they made me feel really comfortable today. Thanks everyone!
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Dean Zanger
Excellent care received. Very happy to recommend this Dentist and her assistants!