Why Digital Dental X-Ray is the Safer Choice
If you ever visited the dentist you likely had dental x-rays taken or recommended. Dental x-rays, also called radiographs, are an essential diagnostic tool that helps your dentist formulate a dental treatment plan. To help you fully understand their importance, Dr. Boeriu and his team answered some of your most common questions.
Dental x-rays are basically two-dimensional images that show the tooth anatomy and bone in your mouth. There are two basic types of dental X-rays: film and digital. Digital radiography uses an X-ray sensor instead of film to produce the image. Digital X-rays require less radiation exposure (approximately 50-80% less than film), are faster, and typically result in better image quality. This is why Dr. Boeriu’s office only uses digital x-ray technology.
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