Services | Digital X-Rays

Digital X-Rays are an essential step in treating dental problems. Lakewood Dental in Rochester offers digital x-rays.

 

Dental x-rays can now be taken using sensors that transmit the image directly into a computer monitor. This larger image helps the patient understand the doctor's explanations more easily and enables the doctor to "zoom in" on a specific area of the tooth. An important advantage to this new technology is that it reduces the amount of radiation by up to 90%. Digital x-rays are also faster. The digital image only takes 20 seconds to appear in the monitor. In addition, this new technology is friendly to the environment since no chemicals are needed for developing the image.

 

What are Digital X-rays?

What most people call X-rays are actually X-ray photographs (also known as radiographs.) An image is made using X-rays, which are similar to sunlight, but of a shorter wavelength, and show us what's below the surface of a tooth. Even though we call them X-rays, we are actually referring to the image created by x-rays.

 

Why are Digital X-rays Necessary?

X-rays are the only way to identify problems that aren't externally visible. X-rays are very essential in doing a complete and thorough dental examination. They are especially important in diagnosing serious conditions early to allow for effective treatment before you experience discomfort. X-rays show bone anatomy and density, decay between the teeth, abscesses, impacted teeth, and children’s developing permanent teeth.