Digital X-ray technology is one of the best tools we have in dentistry to ensure that your teeth receive the most personalized and state-of-the-art care possible! Getting X-rayed at Dentist of Long Beach means we’ll be able to detect and screen any potential oral health issues you might have as early as possible – our goal is to catch your dental problems before they become problems.
Digital X-rays, also known as radiographs, are images of the interior of your teeth, mouth, and gums captured by a sensor placed either inside or outside of the mouth. These provide us with both more holistic and detailed pictures of your mouth’s structure that the naked eye might not be able to detect. For instance, an X-ray can allow the dentist to monitor the status of an individual tooth or a cavity when it’s just beginning.
There are two main types of X-rays: intraoral (inside the mouth) and extraoral (outside the mouth). However, there are also subtypes within these categories, each used to capture a slightly different view of your mouth. Don’t worry if you’re confused – we’re here to explain these as simply as possible!
These are best at providing detailed, close-up images of your inner mouth, allowing the dentist to observe everything from the first stages of a cavity to a developing tooth. Here are some of the most common types of intraoral X-rays:
Extraoral X-rays are more “big picture,” providing dentists with information about the development of your jaw and skull in addition to your teeth. Some common types of extraoral X-rays include:
Digital X-rays are a crucial diagnostic tool that allow dentists to detect potential oral health issues at their earliest stages, saving you a significant amount of time, comfort, and money in the long run. In their capability to provide both sweeping and deeply focused images of your inner mouth, they let your dentist access a depth of analysis that’s impossible to achieve via traditional X-rays or manual examination alone.
Digital X-rays also have numerous benefits over traditional X-rays, including the following:
Yes! According to the American Dental Association, digital X-rays emit very low levels of radiation and dental X-ray techniques are in fact designed to minimize the body’s exposure at every point in the process – while the X-ray is being taken, you’ll be wearing a protective lead apron over your body. At Dentist of Long Beach every precaution is taken to make sure your exposure follows the “ALARA” principle – as low as reasonably achievable.
Digital X-rays are typically done annually, and the price to capture a full series can range between $85 and $250. Your dental insurance plan will likely cover at least a portion of the cost, and the cost of a digital dental X-ray may already be included in your routine checkup.
It’s Time To Look At The Big Picture Of Your Oral Health!
Digital X-rays are some of the most powerful tools in preventative dentistry, and you’ll never regret taking the time to commit to your teeth’s long term care. Call (562) 373-0026 to learn more about getting your digital X-rays done at Dentist of Long Beach today.
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