Digital Radiography (X-Ray)
Routine X-rays are crucial in the diagnosis of tooth decay between the teeth, and allows our team to treat the decay in its' earliest stages. This means more conservatively sized restorations, easier visits, and less tooth pain and sensitivity.
Because we are concerned about your health, Healthy Smiles Dental has integrated the most state-of-the-art technology into dental imaging. Using digital technology, we are able to reduce the exposure to X-ray by up to 80% of traditional dental film. Digital images are also instantaneous. This means that you, the patient don't have to wait for images to develop. This saves your time.
For your comfort, a rounded sensor is used to capture intraoral images rather than the dental film that often feels sharp. In some cases a panoramic image is recommended. This type of imaging does not require any intraoral sensor.
These digital images are used to evaluate the teeth and bone structure. Because of the ability of enlarge the images, change the contrasts, and magnify pinpoint areas of the picture to make the most accurate diagnosis possible.
Bitewing X-Rays
Bitewing X-rays capture a partial image of both the top and bottom teeth in the same picture. While they do not show the entire root of the tooth, they are an efficient way to see most of the back teeth in four simple pictures, and are the best image for decay detection.
Full Mouth Series of X-Rays
A full mouth series (FMX) of digital X-rays is the most comprehensive and detailed way to see all the teeth and supporting jaw bone. Depending on your teeth and gum health, we recommend a full series of digital X-rays every three (3) to five (5) years.
Panorex X-Ray
A Panorex is a single digital image that shows all the teeth, the jaw, temporal mandibular joint (TMJ), sinuses, and more. This image does not require an intraoral sensor, and has a radiation equivalent to only three bitewing images. we recommend a Panorex for:
Because we are concerned about your health, Healthy Smiles Dental has integrated the most state-of-the-art technology into dental imaging. Using digital technology, we are able to reduce the exposure to X-ray by up to 80% of traditional dental film. Digital images are also instantaneous. This means that you, the patient don't have to wait for images to develop. This saves your time.
For your comfort, a rounded sensor is used to capture intraoral images rather than the dental film that often feels sharp. In some cases a panoramic image is recommended. This type of imaging does not require any intraoral sensor.
These digital images are used to evaluate the teeth and bone structure. Because of the ability of enlarge the images, change the contrasts, and magnify pinpoint areas of the picture to make the most accurate diagnosis possible.
Bitewing X-Rays
Bitewing X-rays capture a partial image of both the top and bottom teeth in the same picture. While they do not show the entire root of the tooth, they are an efficient way to see most of the back teeth in four simple pictures, and are the best image for decay detection.
Full Mouth Series of X-Rays
A full mouth series (FMX) of digital X-rays is the most comprehensive and detailed way to see all the teeth and supporting jaw bone. Depending on your teeth and gum health, we recommend a full series of digital X-rays every three (3) to five (5) years.
Panorex X-Ray
A Panorex is a single digital image that shows all the teeth, the jaw, temporal mandibular joint (TMJ), sinuses, and more. This image does not require an intraoral sensor, and has a radiation equivalent to only three bitewing images. we recommend a Panorex for:
- Children (at or around age 6) to evaluate the presence of all future adult teeth, and check on the timing and sequence of tooth eruption.
- Young adults (ages 16-22) to check for the presence of third molars (wisdom teeth) and the position/angle of eruption of the third molars.
- Adults with multiple missing teeth or no teeth. It is of great importance for people who do not have any teeth to still be evaluated on a routine basis. A Panorex allows us to check the health of the remaining jaw bone, look for cyst formation, properly check for oral cancer in the jaw bone, and evaluate the health of the TMJ.