Digital X-rays
At Summit Dental, we use Digital X-rays to provide exceptional
dental care and accurate diagnoses. The process of
digitally capturing an image is faster and safer for our
patients. We use both bitewing X-rays which show decay
between teeth, and Panoramic X-rays which give an overview of your
entire mouth.
How Do Digital Dental X-Rays Work?
We first place a small sensor in your mouth that is
connected to a computer. Then, an X-ray beam is sent
through your teeth and into the sensor which records the image on
the computer. The sensor can then be repositioned
to other sections of your mouth if multiple X-rays are
needed. Your X-rays can be viewed right away!
Why Are Digital Dental X-Rays Better?
The digital dental X-ray system is more sensitive than
conventional dental X-rays, so your exposure to X-rays is reduced
by as much as 80 percent! Since the pictures are immediately
loaded onto the computer, we can see your X-rays easily and
quickly.
