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Digital X-rays In New Lenox, IL
The dental industry is rapidly adopting digital x-rays, which offer numerous advantages. With a digital x-ray, dentists can capture images of teeth and input them into an imaging program. This program provides various tools that enable dentists to closely examine teeth and surrounding structures with exceptional precision. Additionally, digital x-rays offer a significant benefit to patients as they expose them to nearly 80% less radiation compared to standard x-rays. This reduced radiation exposure is possible because digital x-rays are more sensitive to radiation and have been specifically designed with patient safety in mind.
How a Digital Dental X-Ray Works
With the use of a compact radiographic camera, just a little bigger than a pen, we can effortlessly take pictures of each tooth, replacing the old-fashioned film used in regular X-rays. This advanced technology eliminates the hassle of developing or processing the images chemically. Instead, the images appear instantly on a computer screen as soon as each scan is done, allowing providers and patients to view them within minutes! By slightly adjusting the angle of the imaging wand, the provider can capture every part of each tooth, providing immediate results and saving you from any waiting time.
Benefits of Digital X-Rays
Exposes the patient to much less radiation than traditional X-rays
Our advanced imaging technology provides superior and dependable results, allowing our skilled provider to quickly identify any abnormalities in teeth, gums, enamel, as well as tumors, cavities, and concealed dental structures.
The gray-scale resolution of 256 colors is superior to the 16 to 25 shades found on traditional film, enabling a more precise and accurate analysis.
The message can be rewritten as: "Images are promptly sent to a monitor for the provider to review and explain to the patient."
Images can be enlarged, adjusted, and saved for future reference
Enables the digital comparison of your X-rays with each other
Reduction of waste and other harmful chemicals
To learn more about dental imaging in New Lenox or to schedule an appointment, please contact Nelson Ridge Family Dental at (815) 242-9594.
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