828 NE A St, Grants Pass, OR 97526
What Are Digital X-Rays?
Digital X-rays give our team a clear view of what's happening beneath the surface of your teeth and gums, things a visual exam alone can't show, like decay between teeth, bone loss, impacted teeth, or infection at the root. Instead of the traditional film used in older X-ray systems, digital X-rays capture the image electronically and display it on a screen almost instantly, using significantly less radiation in the process.
At A Street Dental in Grants Pass, digital X-rays are a routine part of most exams and a key tool for catching problems early, before they turn into something more involved to treat. We provide digital X-ray imaging for patients throughout Southern Oregon, including Josephine County, Myrtle Creek, Canyonville, Selma, and communities along the coast.
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Benefits of Digital X-Rays
Compared to traditional film X-rays, digital imaging offers several real advantages:
- Less Radiation: Digital X-rays use significantly less radiation than older film-based systems.
- Instant Results: Images appear on screen right away, with no waiting for film to develop.
- More Detail: Images can be zoomed in and enhanced, making it easier to spot small issues.
- Easy to Share: Digital images can be sent quickly to a specialist if a referral is ever needed.
- More Environmentally Friendly: Since there's no film or chemical processing involved, digital X-rays produce less waste.
When Digital X-Rays Are Recommended
X-rays play a role in different parts of your dental care, not just routine checkups. We commonly use them to check for cavities between teeth that aren't visible during a regular exam, evaluate the position of wisdom teeth or other impacted teeth, assess jawbone health before a dental implant, monitor how a child's teeth and jaw are developing, and investigate the source of tooth or jaw pain when something doesn't look right on the surface.
How We Keep X-Rays Safe
Radiation exposure is a common concern for patients, and it's one we take seriously. Digital X-rays already use a fraction of the radiation required by older film systems, and we take additional steps to keep exposure as low as possible. A lead apron, and a thyroid collar when appropriate, helps shield the rest of your body during imaging, and we only recommend X-rays when they're genuinely useful for your care rather than on a fixed schedule regardless of need.
Ready for a Closer Look at Your Oral Health?
Whether it's time for your routine X-rays or we need a closer look at something specific, we'll make the process quick and comfortable. Reach out to our team today, and we'll find a time that works for you.
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