Advanced Technology

We use digital x-rays to reduce the amount of radiation you get every time we take an x-ray. We only take x-rays of locations that are indicated and attempt to keep the number of x-rays to a minimum, while still allowing for proper diagnosis.

X-rays play an invaluable role in the diagnosis of dental problems, as well as provide a clear picture for a dentist to accurately diagnose and provide the necessary treatment.

We place a small sensor in your mouth. The sensor is connected to a computer by a thin wire. Next, an x-ray beam is sent through your teeth and into the sensor, which records the image of your teeth and sends it to the computer. The sensor can then be repositioned to image other sections of your teeth.

The digital dental x-ray system is more sensitive than dental x-ray film systems, so your exposure to x-rays is cut by as much as 90 percent. The large and color-enhanced images let you see what your dentist sees, so it's easier for you to understand how your dentist will treat your teeth. Your dental checkups take less time, and it's fun to watch this system work! Most patients are amazed.

Have you ever had an impression that felt like a bunch of cake batter in your mouth? Many people have a high gag reflex that makes it challenging and uncomfortable to have a dental impression made. Even if you don’t have a high gag reflex, most people do not like having impressions done. Not in our office! In most cases, we are able to use a digital scanner that scans your teeth and places a “virtual model” on our computer. This 3-Dimensional image can be printed on a 3-D printer, or the image file sent to your restorative dentist. This eliminates the need for “cake batter” type impressions.