Results are available for immediate consultation between dentists and patients, allowing for faster diagnosis and treatment planning.
Digital X-rays represent the latest technology used in dentistry today. At Ocean Breeze Dr. Goetz makes use of this modern type of radiography when needed to provide patients with the most advanced dental care available.
Digital X-rays are more effective since they use digital sensors instead of photographic film, as in the case of traditional radiography. The captured image turns into digital data and is available for viewing within seconds on a computer screen, providing immediate results for dentists and patients.
Dental X-rays are preventative and diagnostic tools that provide valuable information not visible during a regular dental examination. Dentists and dental hygienists use this information to reliably and accurately detect hidden dental abnormalities and determine an accurate treatment plan. Without X-rays, hidden problems in your mouth, teeth, and gums may be missed.
Dental X-rays can reveal numerous conditions that are not visible to the naked eye:
Abscesses or cysts in the mouth and surrounding gums
Bone loss around teeth and dental implants
Cancerous and non-cancerous tumors in the mouth and jaw area
Decay between the teeth that cannot be seen during visual examination
Developmental abnormalities affecting teeth and jaw structure
Poor tooth and root positions that may require treatment
Problems inside a tooth or under the gums not visible during examination
Our advanced dental imaging capabilities extend beyond basic X-rays to provide comprehensive evaluation of your entire mouth and surrounding structures. Unlike conventional X-rays that require chemical processing and conventional film, our digital systems can detect decay and detect cavities with superior accuracy. Dental radiographs captured through our compatible technology allow dentists to digitally compare images over time to monitor oral health changes.
Different types of dental radiographs serve specific diagnostic purposes. Intraoral X-rays provide detailed views of individual teeth and can reveal impacted teeth or the need for root canals. Panoramic X-rays capture your upper and lower teeth in a single image, showing the entire mouth and surrounding structures including the jaw joints. Periapical X-rays focus on specific teeth from crown to root, helping to identify gum disease and bone loss around individual teeth.
This comprehensive dental imaging approach ensures that conditions affecting your oral health are identified early, whether through routine screenings or when symptoms suggest problems in specific areas of your mouth.
The ability to produce an image immediately means that dentists can adjust the exposure in real time, making the images lighter or darker as needed to see certain aspects of the scan more clearly on the computer display.
In addition to being more efficient in terms of radiation used, digital x-rays save a lot of time and labor that would otherwise be spent creating, sending and retrieving traditional X-ray results. Digital results are available quickly and easily at the click of a mouse on any computer system.
Results are available for immediate consultation between dentists and patients, allowing for faster diagnosis and treatment planning.
Digital x-rays can produce very high quality images, which helps dentists to observe the scanned body part very accurately and identify issues in teeth, gums, and other mouth structures.
In digital radiography equipment, patients are exposed to a much lower percentage of radiation than with conventional equipment. This is due to the fact that the high precision and sharpness of current technology does not require such rigorous examinations or more than one exposure to obtain an adequate image to make a diagnosis.
Since the digital image is captured electronically, thus eliminating the disposal of harmful waste and chemicals in the environment while providing instant results for patients and dentists.
This image can be immediately viewed and enlarged helping dentists and dental hygienists detect problems more easily in teeth, gums, and surrounding mouth tissues.
The benefits of digital dental x-ray technology extend far beyond simple convenience. Patients experience reduced radiation exposure while dentists gain access to enhanced image quality that makes diagnosis more accurate. This advanced technology allows for better visualization of teeth, gums, and bone structures throughout the mouth.
Digital dental radiography also supports better treatment planning for procedures like dental implants, where precise measurement and bone density assessment are crucial. The ability to capture and store images digitally means patients can easily share their dental records with specialists or when relocating to a new dental practice.
In digital radiography, digital sensors are used to capture the image. Once it is sent to the computer, the image can be worked on to make adjustments to enhance visibility of teeth, gums, and other mouth structures for better diagnosis by dentists.
The need for dental x-rays depends on each patient’s individual dental health needs. Your dentists and dental hygienists will recommend the necessary x-rays based upon review of your dental history, a dental examination, symptoms, your age, and risk of disease affecting your teeth, gums, and mouth.
The price for digital X-rays may vary according to what is happening in your mouth and what needs to be examined. If you only need digital dental X-ray imaging for a single tooth, prices may range between $40-$50. If you need a whole set of digital x-rays for a full mouth examination, it may cost around $150 depending on the specific dental needs of patients.
Digital x-rays produce significantly lower levels of radiation compared to traditional dental x-rays. Not only are digital x-rays better for patient health and safety, they are faster and more comfortable to take, which reduces your time in the dental office. Although digital radiographs produce a low level of radiation and are considered very safe, dentists still take necessary precautions to limit the patient’s exposure to radiation when examining teeth, gums, and mouth structures.
At Ocean Breeze, digital technology is part of our daily work. You will be able to have x-rays taken here if the specialist advises it to examine your teeth, gums, and mouth for optimal dental health. Patients can contact us to learn more about our digital dental x-ray services and the benefits they provide for comprehensive dental care.
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Ocean Breeze is a dental office located in Delray Beach, Fl. specializing in prosthodontic treatments as well as general and cosmetic dentistry services. Dr. Nicholas Goetz and his team are thrilled for the opportunity to provide patients with the most advanced and comprehensive dentistry they deserve.
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