Dental radiographs provide us with invaluable information about your oral and dental health. They allow the dentist to identify and diagnose several types of dental problems such as:
-Decay between the teeth
-Developmental abnormalties
-Improper root positioning
-Cysts & abcesses
-Fractures in existing restorations
-Tumors
-Infection in the tooth nerve
-Bone loss
At VanBuskirk Dental, our team uses digital X-rays to provide our patients with the highest quality of dental services. Unlike traditional X-rays that use film, digital X-rays use a sensor to take images of your teeth making the process faster and more convenient. Our team can instantly view the high quality images on a computer monitor with the ability to enlarge or enhance the image to identify problems at it's earliest stages and provide you with an accurate diagnosis more efficiently.
Digital X-rays use significantly less radiation than traditional X-rays. While this radiation is very low, it is still recommended that pregnant women avoid any unnecessary X-rays. However, pregnant women are also more vulnerable to gum disease, so X-rays may be recommended, in which case proper precautions will be taken, such as using a lead apron and thyroid collar.