Digital dental x-rays are the standard in modern dentistry. Using this sophisticated technology, Dr. Tim Owens is able to get a clear picture of the teeth, bones, and joints. Digital x-rays are significantly faster and more comfortable than traditional x-rays and expose patients to 90% less radiation.
Do I really need an x-ray?
Patients often ask if they can skip their x-rays, feeling them unnecessary. In fact, dental x-rays one of the most important tools Dr. Owens uses to diagnose a patient’s dental condition.
Without this snapshot of the interior workings of the oral system, the dentist is forced to simply guess at what might be causing the problems. Dental x-rays can be particularly helpful when diagnosing conditions such as oral cancer, gum disease and TMJ disorders.
Additionally, routine dental x-rays allow Dr. Owens to look for changes in the structure of the teeth or fit of the bite which could indicate health concerns.
Benefits of dental x-rays:
- Eco-friendly – digital dental x-rays don’t require chemicals to develop film or space to store bulky images
- Easy to access – digital dental x-rays are stored in a patients digital dental record and can be easily shared when necessary with other medical specialists
- High quality images – and because images are digital, there is no concern for diminished quality over time as with traditional x-rays
- Better dentist-patient communication – since the images can be viewed on a computer screen, the dentist and patient can discuss the findings immediately for a higher level of communication and understanding
