Digital Full Series X-Rays

A full series of x-rays is the first step in a thorough dental examination because it gives us a full view of your mouth.

A full series is important because the x-rays give us vital information that we cannot get from any other source

Benefits of a full series of X-rays

We use a full series of digital images to find a variety of oral conditions throughout your mouth, including:

• Cavities between the teeth.
• Tartar on the tooth roots.
• Worn-out or broken fillings or crowns.
• Receding bone levels resulting from periodontal disease.
• Abscesses.

Procedure for taking a full series of digital X-rays

First, we cover you with a lead apron to protect your body while we take x-rays of your mouth. Then we place the x-ray sensor inside your mouth so that it lines up properly to get x-ray images of your teeth.

We repeat this process by moving the sensor to 18 or 19 specific locations to thoroughly evaluate your entire mouth.

Safety of a full series of digital
X-rays

Digital x-ray sensors are quite sensitive, so the amount of radiation exposure is very low. In fact, compared to conventional x-rays, digital imaging systems can reduce the amount of radiation up to 80 percent.