Digital X-Ray

Digital radiography is a sort of X-ray imaging, where digital X-ray sensors are used rather than ancient photographic material. In order to provide our patients with the very best quality of dental services, we have use dental radio graphs, or X-rays, in our clinic. These radio graphs provide us with priceless information regarding your oral and dental health.

While radio graphic equipment will produce radiation (and depends on its radiation to operate properly), advances in technology are continually reducing the number of radiation that’s created. In fact, studies have shown that the number of radiation created by these machines isn’t considerably more than the “normal” sources of radiation that we are exposed to on daily basis, like televisions and airplanes.

X-rays works on a simple principle: the X-rays aroused and sent through the mouth. Once these rays pass through, they’re absorbed by the bones more in your mouth than the gums and alternative soft tissues, making an image of how the teeth within your mouth are positioned, likewise as any potential areas of weakness or decay in your teeth.

While this radiation is incredibly low, it’s still advised that pregnant women should avoid any unnecessary X-rays. However, pregnant women also are a lot of risk of gum sickness, thus x-rays be recommended, within cases where precautions ought to be taken, like employing a lead apron and thyroid collar.

Instead of photographic film, digital radiography uses a digital image capture device. This provides immediate image preview and availability; eliminating the pricey film process steps;  moreover because the ability to use special image process techniques also enhances overall the quality of the image shown.