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Did you know that digital x-rays can reduce the time you’re at the dental office? This is part of the reason we choose digital x-rays in the office for our patients. These promote better diagnostics through superior image quality you can’t get anywhere else. But, are you safe with dental x-rays? Radiation exposure can cause some negative health effects in the body. Digital x-rays greatly reduce radiation exposure which one of the many reasons we prefer them!

“More than 75% of medical clinics in the United States having converted to digital use since 2000,” said MedScape. “In fact, within medicine, the conversion to digital has been mandated by the US government.”

When was the last time you had your teeth x-rayed? An examination with digital x-rays help prevent dental problems to keep your teeth, mouth and body healthy.

Reduce Your Exposure to Radiation with Digital X-rays

Get a thorough, comprehensive treatment plan with up to 90 percent less exposure to radiation with the power of digital x-rays.  Family & Cosmetic Dentistry of the Rockies is committed to providing you a safer, healthier form of radiography and can accomplish this with digital dental x-rays. Their ability to take multiple intra-oral x-rays instantly with far less radiation exposure than conventional radiography means you get better, safer results.

Superior Image Quality Uncovers Subtle Issues

Preventive dentistry is the best kind of treatment we can prescribe.  Avoid the problems associated with tooth decay, gum disease, malocclusion or bone development issues by taking a proactive role with our oral health.

Digital x-rays unrivaled image quality with different magnifications to reveal small decay or problems before they get big.  

Taking a digital x-ray involves biting down on a digital sensor, which looks just like the traditional bitewings used in conventional dental x-rays. Once the x-ray is given, the digital sensor sends the image to the computer for immediate viewing by you and your dentist.

Do More with Your Digital Images

Digital x-rays, and the images they provide, can be printed, emailed, and stored with ease. They can also be superimposed with other images so you can visually see the progress you make or your post-restorative results.

Digital x-rays offer high-tech quality so you and your dentist can track and monitor changes in tooth movement, bone loss, restorative dentistry, root canals, and fillings.  Be more involved in the healing process and with preventive dentistry by taking advantage of digital x-rays.

Reducing Our Environmental Footprint

Dental offices take meaningful strides toward supporting a healthier world environment by going digital. According to the Eco Dentistry Association, dental practices generate 28 million liters of toxic x-ray fixer annually with traditional x-ray fixers. Digital x-rays don’t pose this environmental risk.

X-ray fixers contain chemicals like Ammonium Thiocyanate and Boric Anhydride that have been associated with  skin, eye and respiratory tract irritation, and can pose real health risks if inhaled or ingested.

Studies have linked these chemicals to problems with the thyroid, kidneys, liver, and blood.  Extended exposure can result in organ damage.

Save Time

Because digital x-rays take multiple images simultaneously, with instant results, you receive results with more accuracy AND more quickly than traditional x-ray methods. Treatment planning is much more efficient with the scope of information we can gather from your digital x-rays.

Digital Dental X-rays and You

Learn about the benefits of digital x-rays, or make an appointment by calling our Fort Collins office today at (970) 267-0993. For added convenience, you can also reach us online by sending a contact or appointment request using the form below.  Digital x-ray technology is best understood first hand; come see!