Digital Radiographs

Digital Radiographs

Digital radiographs are now the standard of care for dental offices. It is unusual to find a dental office that still utilizes film X-rays. It is important for our patients to know that we use only digital x-rays. Despite the fact that digital radiographs have decreased the dose of radiation by 80-90% there are still patients who remain concerned about the radiation from dental X-rays. We understand and respect this concern. We are judicious in our prescribing of dental radiographs and we still utilize a lead apron with a thyroid shield. We are also happy to discuss with patients the actual equivalent dose of radiation from dental X-rays to ease their concern. An interesting fact… If you have granite countertops or ceramic tile floors you are receiving exponentially more radiation at home in a year than you do from a full set of dental X-rays!