Digital X-Rays
Preventive Dentistry
Why dental X-rays are Important:
X-rays are an essential part of modern dentistry, as they provide us with the ability to identify problems that may not be apparent through a visual examination alone. X-rays allow Dr. Sprang and Dr. Stoycheff to more effectively…
- View the status of developing teeth
- Get a good look at tooth roots
- Locate cavities
- Monitor the condition of the bone around the tooth
- Check for periodontal disease
We use digital X-rays:
Our practice uses digital dental radiographs, or digital X-rays, which are a modern improvement over traditional X-rays.
This type of X-ray uses digital sensors instead of the photographic X-ray film used in the past, allowing for enhanced computer images of oral structures such as your teeth, gums, jawbone, and more.
These types of X-rays allow us a better picture of what is happening inside of your mouth, making it easier to spot problems and provide a proper diagnosis for any conditions you may have.
Some of the advantages offered by digital X-rays include:
- Digital X-rays use between 50% to 80% less radiation than traditional X-rays.
- They're able to better reveal small hidden areas of decay that might exist below fillings, under other restorations or between teeth.
- They can help us identify bone infections, abscesses, tumors, or gum disease, which might have otherwise gone unnoticed in a visual examination.
- Digital X-rays can easily be viewed on a computer monitor, enhanced with software tools, and quickly sent electronically to a specialist if needed. This also makes it faster to send to insurance companies for faster insurance claims.
- The digital format allows for easy storage; there's no physical X-ray that needs to be filed and stored.
- Digital X-rays are more environmentally-friendly.
As with everything we do at Mount Vernon Dental, we’ve chosen to use this technology because it allows us to provide you with the highest-quality dental treatment possible.