Digital X-rays

Cutting-Edge Dental X-Rays in Fishers, IN

At Gradeless Dental in Fishers, IN, we are committed to staying at the forefront of dental technology to provide our valued patients with exceptional care. That’s why we proudly offer cutting-edge digital dental X-rays, revolutionizing how we care for your smile.

Digital imaging lets us capture highly detailed pictures of your teeth, gums, and jawbone, giving us a comprehensive view of your oral health. These digital images are crucial in detecting problems early on and ensuring optimal dental health.

How Digital Dental X-rays Work

Digital radiography is a sophisticated yet straightforward process. Instead of traditional film, we use a small, sensitive digital sensor to capture images of your teeth. This sensor is carefully positioned in your mouth, and a controlled burst of X-radiation is emitted.

The digital sensors detect the X-rays that pass through your teeth and gums, instantly displaying an image on a computer screen. Unlike traditional X-rays, which require developing time, digital X-rays allow our team to review the images with you immediately. Digital X-rays provide a wealth of information, helping us accurately diagnose oral health issues.

Types and Uses of Digital Dental Radiographs

Our Fishers dental office utilizes various types of digital dental X-rays, each serving a unique purpose: intraoral (taken inside the mouth) and extraoral (taken outside the mouth).

Intraoral

Intraoral X-rays offer comprehensive details of your teeth and are invaluable in identifying cavities, assessing the health of your tooth roots, and monitoring the development of your teeth. With remarkable image quality, these X-rays allow Dr. Gradeless to examine your teeth from the crown to the root.

Bitewing X-rays focus on the areas between your teeth, detecting cavities in their early stages. Periapical X-rays provide a complete view of an entire tooth, from its crown to its supporting structures, enabling Dr. Gradeless to assess the overall health of individual teeth, including the roots and surrounding bone.

The high-resolution images of intraoral X-rays allow us to spot even the slightest signs of decay or bone loss. Early detection is key to preventing further damage and preserving natural teeth.

Extraoral

Extraoral X-rays provide a broader view, capturing images of the jaw, skull, and temporomandibular joints. Panoramic imaging is a type of extraoral X-ray that captures a single image of your entire mouth, including all your teeth, upper and lower jaws, and surrounding structures. This comprehensive view is particularly beneficial for diagnosing issues that are not visible during a clinical exam.

Panoramic X-rays are invaluable when planning orthodontic treatment, identifying impacted wisdom teeth, diagnosing temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD), and detecting any abnormalities in the jawbone. Additionally, these X-rays help assess the health of the soft tissue and nasal areas.

Our team can plan treatment that addresses your unique oral health needs through panoramic imaging.

Benefits of Digital Dental Radiography

Digital radiographs offer many advantages over traditional film X-rays. Using digital sensors, we capture highly detailed images of your mouth, teeth, and surrounding structures while lowering your radiation risk—up to 80% less radiation exposure than traditional X-rays.

These images can be viewed instantly on a computer screen, allowing Dr. Gradeless to zoom in, adjust contrast, and manipulate the image for a comprehensive examination. This technology enhances diagnostic accuracy and eliminates the need for harmful chemicals used in traditional X-ray processing, making it an environmentally friendly choice.

Fewer Side Effects

Your well-being is our priority, and we understand that concerns about radiation exposure are common. While all X-rays emit a small amount of radiation, digital dental X-rays have significantly less radiation exposure than traditional X-rays.

Furthermore, our trained dental assistants and hygienists take additional precautions to minimize your exposure. We use lead aprons and thyroid collars to shield your body from unnecessary radiation.

With digital radiology, you can rest assured that you receive the safest and most effective dental imaging available.

More Comfortable

Patient comfort is of utmost importance to us. We understand that some patients experience anxiety or discomfort during dental procedures, so we have integrated digital systems throughout our dental practice to prioritize your comfort.

Digital sensors are significantly smaller and more comfortable than the bulky film packets used in traditional X-rays. This is especially beneficial for patients who experience gagging or have a small mouth. Additionally, the digital process is much faster, reducing the time you need to sit in the dental chair.

Our dental professionals are committed to providing you with a positive and stress-free experience at every visit.

Improved Results

One of digital dental imaging’s most significant advantages is its exceptional diagnostic accuracy. High-resolution images, coupled with the ability to zoom in and adjust contrast, reveal intricate details that may not be visible on traditional X-rays.

This improved visibility allows Dr. Gradeless to detect dental issues in their earliest stages when they are often more manageable and less costly to treat. Furthermore, digital X-rays can be easily shared with specialists or insurance companies if needed, ensuring seamless communication and prompt treatment planning.

Eco-Friendly

In addition to its numerous benefits to our patients, digital dental radiography aligns with our commitment to environmental sustainability. Switching to a digital system eliminates the need for film plates, chemical processing, and hazardous waste associated with traditional X-rays.

The absence of chemical processing significantly diminishes our environmental impact. This eco-friendly approach reflects our dedication to providing exceptional patient care while being responsible stewards of our planet.

We firmly believe that even small changes can make a big difference in protecting the environment for future generations.

What to Expect During the Digital X-Ray Procedure

During your first visit to our Fishers office, our experienced dental professionals will guide you through the entire digital X-ray process and answer any questions. Before taking the X-rays, we will cover you with a lead apron to minimize radiation exposure to other areas of your body.

You will be asked to bite down on a small sensor, and the X-ray machine will capture a series of images. The process is quick and painless. We prioritize strict infection control protocols, ensure all surfaces are thoroughly disinfected, and use disposable barriers for your protection.

High-Resolution Images Producing Superior Diagnostic Results

Embracing cutting-edge digital technology can revolutionize your dental care experience. With reduced side effects, enhanced comfort, and superior results, this technology ensures a safer and more eco-friendly approach to oral health.

At Gradeless Dental, we know your dental health extends beyond the surfaces of your teeth. That’s why we use digital X-rays to view areas we miss with the naked eye. Experience the future of dental care in Fishers, IN, with innovative digital dental X-rays. Your smile deserves the best, so call us to schedule your appointment!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an X-ray?

An electromagnetic wave of high energy and a very short wavelength can pass through soft tissues, like the cheek, and is absorbed by dense tissue, like teeth and bone. This creates a digital image we can show our patients to see what is going on beneath the surface of their teeth.

What kind of X-rays will Dr. Gradeless take?

“Intraoral” and “extraoral” X-rays help us examine your teeth and jaw. Intraoral X-rays are taken inside the mouth, while extraoral X-rays are taken outside of the mouth.

Which kind is more common?

Intraoral X-rays tend to be more common in our office and others. They give a high level of detail of the tooth, bone and supporting tissues of the mouth.

What will the X-rays help Dr. Gradeless do?

Your X-rays will help our team find cavities, examine the roots of your teeth, make sure the bony area around your teeth is healthy, catch signs of periodontal disease, and check on the progress of developing teeth.