Digital radiography or x-rays is the standard in modern dentistry. This sophisticated technology captures and instantly delivers a clear digital image to the computer so that Dr. Cain and the patient can clearly see what is going on with the teeth, joints and bones. Digital x-rays emit 90% less radiation than traditional x-rays, combined with the fact that the image is taken in fractions of a second ensure that the patient’s exposure is extremely low.

Dental x-rays are important to arriving at an accurate diagnosis. Without this snapshot of the inner workings of the oral system, the dentist is left to guess at what might be causing the problem. Dental x-rays also allow the dentist to look for hidden problems that may not exhibit any symptoms such as oral cancer, gum disease and TMJ disorders.

Digital x-rays are also environmentally friendly. There are no chemicals needed to develop the images and since the images are in a digital format, there is no need for bulky storage. Digital x-rays can be kept with the patient’s digital records. The images produced from the digital radiograph are incredibly clear and allow for a greater level of communication between the dentist and patient.