Digital Dental X-Rays are Fast and Accurate

Benefits of Digital X-Rays

Every dental checkup performed by Dr. Ajmo involves a thorough visual exam. However, a number of oral health problems simply are not visible to the naked eye. X-rays give Dr. Ajmo a view of hidden oral structures, like the roots and canals of teeth, as well as the jawbone and sinuses. With the information provided by an x-ray, Dr. Ajmo can base his diagnosis and treatment plan on solid evidence.

Improved Patient Safety

Both traditional dental x-rays and digital x-rays require radiation. To obtain an image of hard interior structures with a traditional x-ray, radiation passes through oral structures and creates an image on film. Digital x-rays, on the other hand, use electronic sensors to snap images of your teeth. The electronic sensors pick up the image and send it directly to our computer for storage. The process takes less than a second, and patient exposure to radiation is reduced by about 90%. In addition, we use high-tech safety gear, like protective aprons and thoracic collars, to protect patients from the miniscule amount of radiation. Even though the American Dental Association assures us that the radiation required for a digital x-ray is minimal, we want to make sure our patients remain as safe as possible.

More Accurate Diagnoses
With traditional x-rays, the image produced cannot be manipulated. In contrast, digital x-rays allow a clinician to increase or decrease contrast, enlarge the image, or magnify certain areas. This enhanced imaging capability allows Dr. Ajmo to see your oral structures in greater detail, so that he can provide an accurate diagnosis and precise treatment plan.