Digital X-Rays

Why dental X-rays are Important:

X-rays are an essential part of modern dentistry, as they provide us with the ability to
identify problems that may not be apparent through a visual examination alone. X-rays allow Dr. Lalonde to
more effectively…

  • View the status of developing teeth
  • Get a good look at tooth roots
  • Locate cavities
  • Monitor the condition of the bone around the tooth
  • Check for periodontal disease

We use digital X-rays:

Our practice uses digital dental radiographs, or digital X-rays, which are a modern
improvement over traditional X-rays.

This type of X-ray uses digital sensors instead of the photographic X-ray film used in
the past, allowing for enhanced computer images of oral structures such as your teeth, gums, jawbone, and
more.

These types of X-rays allow us a better picture of what is happening inside of your
mouth, making it easier to spot problems and provide a proper diagnosis for any conditions you may have.

Some of the advantages offered by digital
X-rays include:

  • Digital X-rays use between 50% to 80% less radiation than traditional
    X-rays.

  • They’re able to better reveal small hidden areas of decay that might exist
    below fillings, under other restorations or between teeth.

  • They can help us identify bone infections, abscesses, tumors, or gum
    disease, which might have otherwise gone unnoticed in a visual examination.

  • Digital X-rays can easily be viewed on a computer monitor, enhanced with
    software tools, and quickly sent electronically to a specialist if needed. This also makes it
    faster to send to insurance companies for faster insurance claims.

  • The digital format allows for easy storage; there’s no physical X-ray that
    needs to be filed and stored.

  • Digital X-rays are more environmentally-friendly.

As with everything we do at Lafayette Implant & Cosmetic Dentistry, we’ve chosen to use this technology because it allows us to provide you with the highest-quality dental treatment possible.