{"id":150,"date":"2015-07-06T13:57:59","date_gmt":"2015-07-06T13:57:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.viennapleasantdental.com\/?page_id=150"},"modified":"2015-07-06T13:57:59","modified_gmt":"2015-07-06T13:57:59","slug":"digital-x-rays","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cornerstonedentalva.com\/procedures\/cleanings-prevention\/digital-x-rays\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital X-Rays"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"content\">\n<div id=\"StylizedImage\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/styles.prosites.com\/litesite\/2018\/GenedImages\/Stylized\/s_Cleanings%20-%20Prevention-489155496.jpg\" id=\"ctl00_ImageFlareStylized1_ImageFlareStylized1\">\n        <\/div>\n<p>    <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/\/&lt;![CDATA[\nSys.WebForms.PageRequestManager._initialize('ctl00$ContentPlaceHolder1$sm', 'aspnetForm', [], [], [], 90, 'ctl00');\n\/\/]]&gt;\n<\/script><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"PageService_Line_Item_Name\" id=\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_PageServiceLineItemName\">\n<div style=\"float:left\"><span id=\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_Pagename\">Digital X-Rays<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"float:right\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"PageService_Line_Group_Items\">\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p align=\"justify\">Digital radiography (digital X-ray) is the latest technology used to take dental X-rays.&nbsp; This technique uses an electronic sensor (instead of X-ray film) that captures and stores the digital image on a computer.&nbsp; This image can be instantly viewed and enlarged, helping the dentist and dental hygienist detect problems more easily.&nbsp; Digital X-rays reduce radiation 80-90% compared to the already low exposure of traditional dental X-rays.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Dental X-rays are essential, preventative, diagnostic tools that provide valuable information not visible during a regular dental exam.&nbsp; Dentists and dental hygienists use this information to safely and accurately detect hidden dental abnormalities and complete an accurate treatment plan.&nbsp; Without X-rays, problem areas can go undetected.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><font style=\"FONT-SIZE: 16px\"><strong>Dental X-rays may reveal:<\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div align=\"left\">Abscesses or cysts.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"left\">Bone loss.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"left\">Cancerous and non-cancerous tumors.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"left\">Decay between the teeth.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"left\">Developmental abnormalities.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"left\">Poor tooth and root positions.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"left\">Problems inside a tooth or below the gum line.\n        <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"justify\">Detecting and treating dental problems at an early stage can save you time, money, unnecessary discomfort, and your teeth!<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><font style=\"FONT-SIZE: 16px\"><strong>Are dental X-rays safe?<\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">We are all exposed to natural radiation in our environment.&nbsp; Digital X-rays produce a significantly lower level of radiation compared to traditional dental x-rays.&nbsp; Not only are digital X-rays better for the health and safety of the patient, they are faster and more comfortable to take, which reduces your time in the dental office.&nbsp; Also, since the digital image is captured electronically, there is no need to develop the X-rays, thus eliminating the disposal of harmful waste and chemicals into the environment.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Even though digital X-rays produce a low level of radiation and are considered very safe, dentists still take necessary precautions to limit the patient\u2019s exposure to radiation.&nbsp; These precautions include only taking those X-rays that are necessary, and using lead apron shields to protect the body.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><font style=\"FONT-SIZE: 16px\"><strong>How often should dental X-rays be taken?<\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">The need for dental X-rays depends on each patient\u2019s individual dental health needs.&nbsp; Your dentist and dental hygienist will recommend necessary X-rays based upon the review of your medical and dental history, a dental exam, signs and symptoms, your age, and risk of disease.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">A full mouth series of dental X-rays is recommended for new patients.&nbsp; A full series is usually good for three to five years.&nbsp; Bite-wing X-rays (X-rays of top and bottom teeth biting together) are taken at recall (check-up) visits and are recommended once or twice a year to detect new dental problems.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\n        <input type=\"button\" onclick=\"document.location.href='\/procedures\/cleanings-prevention\/'\" value=\"&lt;&lt;\" class=\"Button\" onmouseout=\"this.className='Button'\" onmouseover=\"this.className='ButtonHover'\" id=\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_btnBack\" name=\"ctl00$ContentPlaceHolder1$btnBack\"><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Digital X-Rays Digital radiography (digital X-ray) is the latest technology used to take dental X-rays.&nbsp; 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