Digital X-Rays

Dental X-rays or radiographs are the images of your teeth which dentists use to evaluate your overall oral health. We use them with low levels of radiation to capture images of your teeth and gums. Using them, we identify the problems such as tooth decay, cavities, impacted teeth, and others. Earlier, only traditional dental X-rays were used at dental clinics and offices. But today, digital X-rays have become more popular than the former. 

How Does a Digital X-Ray Work? 

Digital X-rays have revolutionized the whole technique of taking dental X-rays. The process is very similar to the traditional one. In digital radiography, we insert a sensor into your mouth. This sensor helps in capturing images of your teeth. The digital sensor is an electronic device connected to our computer. When the device captures the images of your teeth, it automatically gets projected on the screen and helps us view everything instantly. 

What are the Advantages of Digital X-rays? 

Ever since the introduction of digital X-rays in dentistry, many dentists have bid goodbye to the traditional way of taking your X-ray to diagnose the problem. It is because the newer concept comes with many benefits. 

Less Radiation 

Digital X-rays can take multiple intra-oral X-rays with less radiation exposure than conventional X-rays. It makes them a much safer alternative that doesn’t harm your health throughout the procedure. 

More Accuracy 

Many dentists have given a thumbs up to digital X-rays over the former because they provide more accurate results with improved quality. They use advanced technology in capturing the minute details of the inside of your mouth and sending it to the computer. These images can be enlarged, enhanced, colorized, sharpened, and even displayed as a negative to get the diagnosis of your concern. 

Easy Progress Tracking 

This alternative to conventional X-rays also comes with the advantage of easy progress tracking and archiving the results. Our dentist can easily review your progress to decide on further procedures as a part of your treatment. As everything keeps happening on time, it leads to quicker treatment and recovery. 

Less Harm to the Environment 

X-ray fixers used in traditional dental X-rays are toxic to the environment. They comprise chemicals that not only harm the soil, but your skin, eye, and respiratory tract as well. Many studies have claimed that these substances are toxic for your kidneys, liver, thyroid, and blood. Eliminating such chemicals is not only safe for your health but the environment as well.

Please reach out to our dental practice in Flanders, NJ, to have a consultation with our dentists. Please call us at (973) 370-8917 or schedule an online consultation, and we'll guide you further.