Technology

Modern digital dental x-rays benefit patients in a number of ways: 

• Digital x-rays expose patients to considerably less radiation than conventional film x-rays
• Digital x-rays require almost no time for development, reducing time spent waiting in the dental chair
• Digital x-rays allow for incredibly precise and accurate images for timely diagnoses
• Digital x-rays are securely stored in your digital file and can be securely sent to your insurance company or specialists, when necessary

Because no chemicals are needed for developing and no space is needed for film storage, digital x-rays are better for the environment

3D cone beam CT (CBCT) gives us a detailed, three-dimensional view of your teeth, jaws, nerves, and bone, so we can plan treatment with far more precision than traditional 2D x-rays. In a quick, comfortable scan, CBCT helps us evaluate bone volume for dental implants, locate infection or hidden fractures, assess impacted teeth, and map important anatomy like nerve pathways and sinuses. That detail matters: it allows for safer, more predictable care and often reduces surprises during treatment. We use CBCT as part of our digital workflow to accurately diagnose, personalize your plan, and deliver results you can feel confident about.

What if you could see exactly what your dentist sees? You'd probably find it simpler to make informed decisions about your oral health! 

Intraoral cameras allow you to do precisely that. Using a small digital camera embedded in a wand, the dentist can move it around your mouth and transmit the images instantly to a chairside monitor. This allows you to clearly see everything the dentist describes, including damage to the teeth and signs that might indicate periodontal disease. 

Individual x-rays are beneficial for identifying decay, infection, and many other dental conditions. Having a full-picture view is often helpful, and that’s where panoramic x-rays come in handy. Panoramic x-rays take a full-picture view of the teeth, bone, jaw joints, and other biological landmarks. These types of x-rays are helpful in planning oral surgeries, such as extractions and dental implant placement, as well as identifying tumors, cysts, and jaw joint problems.

In today’s modern, digital culture, we are used to having information at the tips of our fingers. Your dental records are no different. Digital records allow us to compare your oral health from one visit to the next, and everything stays safe under encrypted lock and key.