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Digital X-Rays in San Diego

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Digital X-Rays: Advancing Dental Diagnostics

At our practice, we embrace the use of modern digital X-rays, a crucial tool for diagnostics and assessment in dentistry. Our adoption of digital imaging not only enhances your convenience but also ensures the efficiency of your treatment.

In the past, dental X-rays involved a film-based process similar to analog photography. However, with the introduction of digital imaging, computerized radiography has become the standard in the dental industry. Digital X-rays utilize up to 90% less radiation than traditional film-based X-rays, which were already considered low risk. Instead of relying on silver-oxide X-ray film that necessitates the development and the use of caustic and environmentally harmful solutions, digital X-rays employ a small electronic sensor to capture images.

Understanding Digital X-Rays

X-rays, also known as radiographs, have long been integral to preventive dental care. These electromagnetic radiation waves initially referred to as X-rays when they were first discovered, are invisible to the human eye.

By passing through the soft tissues of the face and mouth (such as lips and cheeks) but being absorbed by the hard structures of teeth and bone, X-rays enable dentists to detect potential oral health issues not easily visible from the outside. Dental X-rays are primarily employed to identify cavities, assess tooth roots, evaluate the health of the bone surrounding the tooth, detect possible periodontal (gum) disease, analyze tooth and jaw positioning, and monitor development in younger patients.

Types of Dental Digital X-Rays

Bite-wing X-rays are the most common type of dental X-rays. They are called bite-wing X-rays due to the wing shape of the films used in the past. During the procedure, you sit in the dental chair while a dental team member positions a sensor in your mouth. You'll be asked to bite down as they direct a tube-shaped device toward your face. This device emits the X-rays through your tissues and onto the sensor in your mouth. There is no light or heat emitted from the X-ray emitter, and the process is typically painless.

The Advantages of Modern Digital X-Rays

One significant advantage of modern digital X-rays over the traditional film type is the lack of waiting time between capturing the X-rays and examining them. The X-ray images are instantaneously transmitted to a monitor in the treatment room, allowing us to assess the health of your teeth and identify potential issues right away. The dentist can conveniently show you potential areas of concern, providing you with a clear understanding of your oral health condition. Moreover, the digital files can be easily shared with any other dental professionals who might be involved in your future care, ensuring seamless collaboration for your dental well-being.

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At Wellness Dental Group, we take pride in setting ourselves apart from other dental practices in La Jolla and Poway.

Our commitment to the community extends beyond dental care, as we consider ourselves part of a network of caretakers who prioritize the health and well-being of our friends and neighbors in La Jolla, Poway, and the surrounding areas. As a locally-owned practice, we are part of a legacy of providing top-quality general dentistry.


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Pomerado Office

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Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 8am - 5pm

Wednesday: 8am - 5pm

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