X-Rays Go Digital
Today's dentist is no more likely to use traditional x-ray film than Facebook users might be expected to take pictures with film cameras, have the images developed in a lab, and mail them to their friends.
We take the time with our patients to explain their treatment options and inform them of additional preventative care. Now, dentists are bypassing film and chemical processing in favor of digital x-ray sensors. With sensing pads positioned precisely in the mouth, information is sent to a digital image capturing device that displays x-ray images of the patient’s teeth on a screen for immediate viewing. This technically advanced process saves time and allows images to be transferred, enhanced, and stored in a computer. A technique known as "subtraction radiography" also makes it possible to compare current images with older ones to show changes.
At the office of Seidler Family Dentistry - Richard Seidler, D.D.S, we work with our patients so they can achieve and maintain a beautiful smile and healthier gums and teeth. We take the time with our patients to explain their treatment options and inform them of additional preventative care. Rely on us to answer all your questions about dental treatments and procedures. Let us help you keep your teeth healthy.
Did you know?
Digital X-rays reduce radiation by 80 percent to 90 percent compared to the already-low exposure of traditional dental x-rays.