More Convenience.

The convenience of imaging allows our dentists to view patients’ teeth from multiple angles and have easier access to X-ray files at the touch of a finger. The patient benefit includes having a more accurate diagnosis of the dental condition, making treatment more efficient, and saving potential pain and costs in the long run.

Higher quality of Digital X-Rays

X-rays generated digitally provide a superior image with more details. Hence provide our dentists a clear idea of each patient’s individual need and diagnosis. It makes it easier to find dangerous conditions earlier. Also, a digital X-ray allows a zoom-in feature that gets a close-up while not sacrificing any of the image quality. This is a key in early detection and diagnosis.

The Difference in Digital Dental X-Rays

Digital dental x-rays are more efficient and safer than traditional film x-rays. Even though conventional dental x-rays only emit low radiation levels, we know some patients are concerned about exposure and their safety. It would help if you had no concerns with digital dental x-rays because this equipment exposes you to far lower radiation levels. Digital dental x-rays produce up to 90% less radiation than film x-rays. Our digital x-ray equipment is exceptionally well maintained, and we always take every precaution to keep our patients safe during all treatments.

What Are the Different Types of Digital Dental X-Rays?

Digital dental x-rays can be taken inside your mouth (intraoral), or they may be taken outside your mouth (extraoral). Intraoral digital dental x-rays are the most frequently used x-rays, providing enormous detail about the current condition of your teeth.

Intraoral x-rays include:

Bite-wing X-Rays: You are almost certainly familiar with bite-wing x-rays, where you must bite down on a sensor for an x-ray can be taken in a specific part of the mouth. Bite-wing x-rays are frequently used to detect decay between teeth, check the condition of bone around teeth, and assess the fit and integrity of dental restorations, including crowns and fillings.

Periapical X-Rays: A periapical x-ray shows the entire tooth from its crown to the tip of the tooth root and the bone surrounding the tooth. Periapical x-rays help detect dental abscesses and assess bone loss around the tooth if you have advanced gum disease.

Extraoral x-rays include:

Panoramic X-Rays: A panoramic x-ray is taken by a machine that rotates around your head, providing a single detailed image of all your teeth in your upper and lower arch. Panoramic x-rays are beneficial for assessing impacted wisdom teeth and other jaw problems and planning dental treatments, including implants.

Digital dental x-rays are incredibly safe, and our dental team here in Bothell, WA, are appropriately trained in operating this equipment. Although radiation exposure is shallow, we still use protective lead aprons and thyroid collars to limit your exposure further. It is safe for pregnant women to have digital x-rays, which might be necessary in the case of a dental emergency. However, whenever possible, we will delay taking x-rays until the baby is born. Additionally, digital sensors and plates have protective plastic barriers that are changed for every patient to eliminate the possibility of cross-contamination and infection.

Digital Dental X-Rays at Affordable Family Dentistry Bothell WA

By offering digital X-ray technology, Affordable Family Dentistry and Bothell patients have the opportunity to be diagnosed earlier. One reason why our dental services stand out. With better accuracy and much lower risks than traditional x-rays!

If you need to come in for a digital X-rays scan or any other dental service, don’t delay! Contact us here at Affordable Family Dentistry today to make an appointment.

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