Digital X-rays in Spokane, WA
At Cascade Dental Care, we're prepared to take a more detailed look at your oral health. Our North Spokane and South Hill offices are both fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology to perform digital x-rays and Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CT) scans.
A CT x-ray, or dental CT scan, can be used to produce a 3D image of your teeth and oral cavity, providing a clear look at your bones, nerve pathways, and soft tissue — all in a single scan! This type of x-ray is particularly effective when locating impacted teeth and ensuring dental implants are placed accurately. It can also evaluate and diagnose oral health issues like temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, and concerns related to bone structure.
The dental field is quickly embracing digital x-rays, which come with many benefits. Dentists can take images of teeth and upload them into an imaging program for a closer examination. This program provides tools for a detailed analysis of teeth and surrounding structures with great accuracy. Moreover, digital x-rays are advantageous for patients as they expose them to significantly less radiation - nearly 80% less than traditional x-rays. This reduced radiation exposure is achieved because digital x-rays are more radiation-sensitive and prioritize patient safety.
Explaining the Process of a Digital Dental X-Ray
With the use of a compact radiographic camera, just a little bigger than a pen, we can easily capture images of each tooth, replacing the traditional film used in regular X-rays. This advanced technology eliminates the need for chemical development or processing of the images. Instead, the images are instantly displayed on a computer screen as soon as each scan is completed, allowing providers and patients to view them within minutes! By adjusting the angle of the imaging wand slightly, the provider can capture every aspect of each tooth, providing immediate results and eliminating any waiting time.
Advantages of Digital X-Rays
- Minimizes patient exposure to radiation compared to traditional X-rays.
- Our advanced imaging technology yields superior and reliable results, aiding our skilled provider in swiftly detecting abnormalities in teeth, gums, enamel, tumors, cavities, and hidden dental structures.
- Offers a gray-scale resolution of 256 colors, surpassing the 16 to 25 shades found in traditional film, facilitating a more precise and accurate analysis.
- Instantly transmits images to a monitor for the provider to review and explain to the patient.
- Allows for image enlargement, adjustment, and storage for future reference.
- Facilitates digital comparison of X-rays for comprehensive evaluation.
- Promotes environmental sustainability through reduced waste and minimized use of harmful chemicals.