Better Diagnostics, Less Radiation
Our digital imaging system gives us a clear, complete view of your oral anatomy while using significantly less radiation than traditional film X-rays.
Images appear on screen instantly, which means we can show you exactly what we're seeing and explain our reasoning rather than asking you to take our word for it.
Bitewing images show the spaces between back teeth. A panoramic image shows the whole jaw, including wisdom teeth. A 3D scan is reserved for implants, extractions, and other cases where the shape of the bone matters.
What X-Rays Reveal
- Cavities forming between teeth, where they're invisible to the eye
- Bone loss from gum disease
- Infection at the root of a tooth
- Impacted teeth and wisdom teeth
- Bone volume available for implant placement
How We Use the Images
We show the picture on the screen and explain it in plain language before we recommend treatment. A dark spot between teeth, a shadow at a root, or a lower bone level is easier to understand when you can see it.
Images stay in your record, so the next visit can be compared with this one. If you are moving or seeing a specialist, ask and we will send copies rather than making you repeat the same films.
How Often Do You Need Them?
It depends on your risk level and history, not on a fixed schedule. We take images when they'll genuinely inform your care — never routinely for the sake of it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are dental X-rays safe?
Can I have X-rays while pregnant?
Can I see my own images?
See What We See
Book an exam and we'll review your imaging together, on screen.