Digital X-Rays are different from traditional dental X-Rays. Instead of needing to be sent to a dark room to be developed, the X-Ray image is instead sent directly to the computer, where Dr. Kelly can view it immediately. Digital X-Rays are much simpler and quicker than traditional dental X-Rays.
Benefits of Digital Dental X-Rays
There are many benefits of digital X-Rays when compared to traditional X-Rays. These benefits can include:
- Instead of needing to wait to have film developed before X-Rays can be viewed, they are instead able to be viewed immediately on the computer.
- Up to 70% less radiation is required to produce a digital X-Ray than a traditional X-Ray. This puts many patients at ease.
- Digital X-Rays are able to be archived or stored on the computer and in your patient records.
- Digital images can be enhanced so that certain areas can be more clearly seen.
- Digital images can be made larger, allowing Dr. Kelly to find smaller problems more easily.
- Lastly, when compared to traditional X-Rays, digital X-Rays are much more environmental friendly.
Digital X-Rays are also more comfortable for our patients and they make it easier for dentists to share records with specialists if you find you need a referral.
Here at Severance Dental, we’re pleased to offer digital X-Ray technology and all of the benefits that accompany them. If you have any additional questions about our X-Ray technology, please don’t hesitate to contact our Severance, Colorado dental office. We also provide dental care to the citizens of Windsor, Greeley, Eaton, Ault, and Fort Collins, Colorado.