Digital X-Rays Atlanta
As a holistic dental office, we understand that exposing you to high levels of ionizing radiation is not good.
Digital X-rays have revolutionized modern dentistry by providing clearer images with significantly less radiation exposure than traditional film X-rays. These advanced diagnostic tools help your dentist detect cavities, gum disease, bone loss, infections, tumors, and cysts that are not visible to the naked eye during a routine examination. Digital dental X-rays allow for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning while prioritizing your safety and comfort throughout the entire process.
At Rose Dental in Atlanta, we use state-of-the-art digital radiography technology that aligns with our commitment to holistic, biocompatible dental care. Dr. Zina Aaron and our team have invested in Planmeca Ultra-Low-Dose equipment that produces high resolution images while minimizing radiation exposure to levels far below traditional dental X-ray systems. Our advanced digital dental X-ray technology helps us identify oral health issues early and create personalized treatment plans that support your overall wellness.
What Are Digital X-Rays?
Digital X-rays use electronic sensors instead of X-ray film to capture images of your teeth, gums, jaw bone, and surrounding oral structures. Unlike traditional film X-rays that require chemical processing, digital radiographs appear instantly on a computer screen, allowing your dentist to view, enlarge, and analyze images immediately during your consultation. This dental technology enables faster diagnosis and helps save time during your appointment.
Digital dental X-rays come in several types, each serving specific diagnostic purposes. Intraoral X-rays capture detailed images of individual teeth and are the most commonly used type. Periapical X-rays show the entire tooth from crown to root, including surrounding bone structure, making them valuable for detecting deep cavities, infections at the root tip, and bone loss. Panoramic X-rays provide a full view of your entire mouth, including all teeth, upper and lower teeth, jaw joints, and sinuses in a single image. These are particularly useful for identifying impacted teeth, developmental abnormalities, tumors, and cysts.
Are Digital X-Rays Safe?
Yes, dental X-rays are considered safe, and digital X-rays are significantly safer than traditional dental X-ray systems. The amount of radiation exposure from digital radiography is minimal – comparable to the background radiation you receive naturally from the environment over a few days. Digital dental X-rays expose patients to up to 90% less radiation than traditional film X-rays.
To put this in perspective, a full set of dental X-rays using digital technology exposes you to less radiation than a cross-country airplane flight or a day spent outdoors in the sun. At Rose Dental, our Ultra-Low-Dose technology reduces exposure even further. For additional safety, we use lead aprons and thyroid collars during all X-ray procedures to protect sensitive areas of your body.
For patients who are pregnant, we take extra precautions. While digital X-rays are considered safe even during pregnancy due to the minimal radiation exposure and protective measures used, we typically avoid non-essential X-rays during pregnancy unless addressing urgent oral health issues. If dental X-rays are necessary during pregnancy, we use additional protective measures and limit imaging to only what is essential for diagnosis and treatment.
Rose Dental’s Advanced Digital X-Ray Technology in Atlanta
As a holistic dental office, we understand that exposing you to high levels of ionizing radiation contradicts our commitment to your overall health. We have invested in the most advanced dental technology available to ensure the lowest possible radiation exposure while capturing superior diagnostic images.
Planmeca HD Digital Intraoral X-Ray Sensors
Our Planmeca HD digital intraoral X-ray sensors are far more sensitive than X-ray film or most other digital sensors. This exceptional sensitivity allows us to calibrate our X-ray sources to very low energy output, exposing patients to the minimum doses needed to produce ultra-sharp HD images for more accurate diagnosis. These sensors capture images of individual teeth and surrounding bone structure with remarkable detail, helping us detect cavities, infections, and bone loss in their earliest stages.
Maxray Handheld X-Ray Tube Head
Our Maxray handheld X-ray tube head offers exceptional flexibility and precision. This advanced unit can be adjusted to produce anywhere from traditional film equivalent doses down to ultra-low-dose levels optimized for our Planmeca HD Pro-Sensors. The adjustability ensures we use only the minimum radiation necessary for each specific diagnostic need.
Planmeca Viso G7 3D Cone-Beam CT System
The Planmeca Viso G7 represents the pinnacle of panoramic X-ray and 3D imaging technology. This remarkable unit serves as our workhorse for ultra-high-quality panoramic X-rays and 3D imaging, allowing us to see all your teeth in a single scan that takes only seconds. For more advanced cases such as dental implants, this unit scans in high-definition 3D with patented Ultra-Low-Dose technology.
A 3D full mouth scan with our Planmeca Viso G7 produces even better results than hospital-grade large CT machines while using less radiation. This technology allows our dentists and staff to plan implant cases and other complex procedures with exceptional surgical precision. The full set of images provides comprehensive information about bone density, nerve locations, sinus cavities, and anatomical structures crucial for treatment planning.
When Are Dental X-Rays Needed?
The frequency of dental X-rays depends on your individual oral health status, age, risk factors, and dental history. During your initial consultation at Rose Dental, we may recommend a full set of X-rays to establish a baseline of your oral health. These initial images help us detect cavities, evaluate gum disease, assess bone levels, identify impacted teeth, and diagnose other potential problems.
For patients with good oral health and low risk of dental problems, we typically recommend dental X-rays once every one to two years. Patients with frequent cavities, gum disease, a history of dental work, or those undergoing complex treatment may need more frequent imaging to monitor oral health issues and track treatment progress. Children and adolescents may require more frequent X-rays as their teeth develop and erupt.
Digital radiography is essential for:
-
Detecting decay between teeth that cannot be seen during visual examination
-
Evaluating bone loss associated with gum disease
-
Identifying infections at tooth roots
-
Planning dental implant placement
-
Assessing impacted teeth, especially wisdom teeth
-
Monitoring developmental abnormalities in children
-
Diagnosing tumors, cysts, and oral cancer
-
Evaluating jaw joint problems
-
Planning orthodontic treatment
Experience the Benefits of Digital X-Rays in Atlanta
Ready to experience dental care that prioritizes both diagnostic accuracy and your overall health? Rose Dental combines cutting-edge digital X-ray technology with compassionate, holistic dentistry to help you maintain optimal oral health. Dr. Zina Aaron and our experienced team are committed to providing mercury-free, biocompatible treatments that support your wellness while delivering exceptional results.
Contact us today at (678) 528-6747 or request an appointment to learn how our advanced digital dental X-ray technology can enhance your dental care experience with minimal radiation exposure and maximum diagnostic precision.
Over 500 Five-Star Success Stories & Counting!
We want our one-of-a-kind holistic care to earn a rave review from you, too! Contact us now to get started.
Talk with Us!
We want to help you achieve a naturally attractive smile and optimal mouth/body health. Let's get started. Tell us a bit about your needs, and we will reach out to you shortly.
Contact
678.528.6747
info@rosedentalatl.com
4459 Lawrenceville Hwy. Tucker, GA 30084
Copyright 2024 © Rose Dental