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Our office only uses the safest and most accurate form of Digital x-rays. Modern offices are now converting over to the digital x-rays which require less exposure and increased ability to diagnose problem areas. Dental radiographs (x-rays) are essential, preventative, diagnostic tools that provide valuable information not visible during a regular dental exam. Dentists and dental hygienists use this information to safely and accurately detect hidden dental abnormalities and complete an accurate treatment plan. Without x-rays, problem areas may go undetected. Dental x-rays may reveal:
Are dental x-rays safe? We are all exposed to natural radiation in our environment. The amount of radiation exposure from a full mouth series of x-rays is equal to the amount a person receives in a single day from natural sources. Dental x-rays produce a low level of radiation and are considered very safe. Dentists take necessary precautions to limit the patient's exposure to radiation when taking dental x-rays. These precautions include using lead apron shields to protect the body and using modern, digital x-ray plates cuts down the exposure time of each x-ray to 1/5 of regular x-ray exposure. How often should dental x-rays be taken? The need for dental x-rays depends on each patient's individual dental health needs. Your dentist and dental hygienist will recommend necessary x-rays based on the review of your medical and dental history, dental exam, signs and symptoms, age consideration, and risk for disease. A full mouth series of dental x-rays is recommended for new patients. A full series is usually good for three to five years. Bite-wing x-rays (x-rays of top and bottom teeth biting together) are taken at recall (check-up) visits and are recommended once or twice a year to detect new dental problems. A Panoramic x-ray shows the jaw joints, sinuses, and bone that cannot be seen on other x-rays. This machine rotates around your head to give us incredibly important infomation that helps catch cysts, tumors or other abnormalities early in their development. |
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"I have had the opportunity of living in many different areas and experiencing a variety of dental services. I can say without reservation that the entire team at Nelsen Family Dentistry is the BEST I’ve ever encountered... It’s obvious that you love what you do!" - Ian
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