DIGITAL X-RAYS

Digital x-rays eliminate the process of biting down on cumbersome swatches of film and waiting for the x-ray to develop.

The digital method allows the hygienist or dental assistant to glide a small sensor around inside the patient’s mouth and see the images instantly pop-up on a computer screen. With the x-ray image up on the computer screen it can easily be enlarged and manipulated to accurately and clearly show Dr. Thomas what is going on in the patient’s mouth.

Additional advantages of digital x-rays include:

1. The ability to e-mail x-rays to referrals and to insurance companies
2. The x-ray images can be digitally compared to previous radiograph to give a clear image of anything that is different. This means that tiny changes that may not be noticeable with the naked eye can be seen earlier and more clearly with digital subtraction radiography.
3. Reduced x-ray exposure