Improve Your Diagnostics and Treatment Outcomes with Digital X-rays

With two convenient locations in New York, NY and Norwood, New Jersey, Kelli Brady, DDS is a modern dental practice offering the latest technologies and advancements in dental care. Speaking of technology, we offer digital X-rays as a modern, low-radiation technique to examine areas of your mouth beyond the reach of the naked eye.

Schedule an appointment today with Dr. Kelli Brady to explore the difference digital X-rays can make in your diagnostics and treatment planning.

Why do you need dental X-rays?

Digital X-rays or digital radiographs form part of your dental exam to help us detect oral issues at their earliest stage. Dental X-rays help diagnose the cause of your symptoms. They are used as a preventive measure to uncover problems, even long before symptoms appear.

Dental X-rays allow us to visualize your tooth anatomy below the gum line and the teeth-supporting bone—areas we wouldn’t see with a visual exam.

Dental X-rays allow us to see:

  • Cavities between teeth (inter-proximal cavities)
  • Bone loss
  • Tumors, cysts, and abscesses
  • Impacted wisdom teeth
  • Root damage
  • Developmental abnormalities

We also use dental X-rays in treatment planning. X-rays provide a comprehensive view of the teeth and jaw alignment, helping dentists devise precise treatment plans for orthodontic treatments. Similarly, X-rays can assess bone density and determine the best placement for implants.

How often do you need dental X-rays?

We always recommend dental X-rays when they are absolutely necessary. A full set of X-rays is taken every 3 – 5 years depending on risk factors, with check-up X-rays taken in between as necessary.

Suppose you develop dental problems (like a jaw injury or troublesome wisdom tooth) between standard X-ray visits. In that case, your dentist may order additional X-rays to aid with diagnostics and treatment planning.

Benefits of digital X-rays

Modern X-rays use digital sensors instead of traditional photographic film. The results? High-quality photos of your teeth, jaw, and bone than film-based X-rays, all with reduced radiation exposure.

The following are the advantages of digital X-rays.

  • Real-time results, saving time and unnecessary discomfort
  • They emit 80-90% less radiation than traditional X-rays
  • Sharper and detailed dental images
  • Digital X-rays can be stored digitally, easing transferability and reference in future
  • Digital images don't degrade over time
  • Digital X-rays are environmentally friendly

Improved diagnostics with digital X-rays

With digital X-rays, we can see the hidden areas of your mouth, allowing accurate and early detection of dental problems. If you'd like to know more about dental X-rays and how they can improve your oral health, call (201) 806-6866 (Norwood) or (646) 692-0227 (New York) to schedule an appointment with Kelli Brady, DDS.