Our office uses all digital radiographs (x-rays) and can electronically receieve images from other providers using digital technology and import them into your patient chart.
If your previous dentist or physician has taken X-rays, please request that they forward them to our office prior to your appointment date. If there is not enough time, please pick them up and bring them to our office. If additional films are necessary, they can be taken at our facility.
Recently there have been several stories in the media about Dental X-rays. If one didn’t know any better, they might take away the message that dental X-rays are bad.
The reality is that our technology has already solved the issue of high radiation X-rays. The radiation exposure in cavity detecting X-rays is remarkably low.
This may help you understand why we still feel the benefits our patients receive from X-rays far outweigh the minimal exposure of radiation. Preventative cavity detection X-rays are extremely beneficial in early detection and treatment of cavities.