An X-ray is generally required when your doctor wants to examine an internal area of your body where you feel pain or discomfort. It is needed when the problem cannot be examined outside but needs internal surveillance. Digital X-rays eliminate the risks of traditional X-rays, as they give out less radiation, making it safer for patients.
Digital X-ray is the main component of a regular dental check-up. Your dentist will take you for a digital X-ray to look carefully at your problems whenever you go for some treatment. X-rays help identify tooth decay, fracture, cracked, or broken tooth. In the long run, digital X-rays save time, money, and pain.
There are numerous benefits of getting a digital X-ray rather than traditional X-rays.
Reduced Exposure to Radiation
Digital X-rays can instantly capture multiple oral images within very little time, reducing radiation exposure. As a result, this helps get a thorough treatment with up to ninety percent less exposure.
Fast Processing Time
With digital X-rays, the images produced can be procured almost instantly. The high speed of this process is what makes it popular in the dental field. In addition, digital X-rays provide sharper images than traditional X-rays plates.
Environment Friendly
Traditional X-rays contain toxic chemicals that cause several health disorders and are even more harmful if inhaled. And as proved for decades, traditional X-rays can cause organ damage with prolonged exposure. Whereas digital X-rays help reduce environmental pollution and eliminate the need for X-ray films.
Record Keeping
Films, like printed photos, take up a lot of real space. Whereas digital media, on the other hand, only uses virtual space. Being able to store, share, and retrieve digital imagery quickly is a huge plus point in the whole process. In addition, doctors require a well-maintained system to keep records intact. Digital X-rays help in the easy maintenance of records. They are easy to share and also can be retrieved if lost.
The process is similar to that of a traditional X-ray. A trained person to handle such things will carefully insert a sensor into your mouth to capture the image of your teeth or jaws. The digital sensor then sends the information directly to the computer so that the images can be viewed instantly.
At East burn Dentistry and Implants, our team of dental experts led by Dr. Daniel Lee is here to offer you the most accurate diagnosis and treatment with the help of digital x-rays. Call us at 503 2334871 or visit our website for more details. We are located at 1415 SE Ankeny St, Portland, OR 97214.
