Dr. Alina Bergan and our staff rely on digital
X-rays to help us diagnose oral conditions and process images at incredibly
high speeds. We can also view digital X-rays in real time while examining your
mouth with an intraoral camera and upload the images to a software program. A
chairside computer monitor lets you see these images as we refine areas of
concern to ensure an accurate diagnosis.
But are dental X-rays safe?
Yes! They emit 80 percent less
radiation than exposure-type X-rays and provide detailed images to improve
diagnosis and treatment. We can now detect dental problems in their earliest
stages without subjecting you to unnecessary radiation. The amount of radiation
released by digital X-rays is “negligible,” which means the amount is so small,
that it can be safely disregarded.
Digital X-Rays are safe for
children and pregnant women, as digital X-rays detect microscopic pitting in
tooth enamel and other abnormalities in the oral tissues that might have
remained undetected with traditional X-rays. When Dr. Alina Bergan and our staff discover dental caries
in their earliest stages, we can initiate treatment measures that will
effectively prevent cavity development, tooth decay, and potential tooth loss.
Patient appointment lengths are
shortened with digital X-rays as well, because images are immediately viewable
and do not require the exposure time associated with old-style X-rays.
How Digital X-Rays Differ from Traditional X-Rays
Digital X-rays no longer
require the use of cardboard-contained film, instead we insert a small sensing
device about the size of a pen in your mouth and engage the digital X-ray
machine by manually manipulating control buttons. Within seconds, images appear
on the monitor that can later be stored in your file or sent to another doctor
for further examination.
The increased resolution
afforded by digital X-rays means that patients can see and understand the
seriousness of their dental issues better, and are more inclined to follow through
with procedures recommended by Dr. Alina Bergan.
Safer, Better, and Faster
Digital X-rays are used for detection
of cancerous tumors in their early states, this technology offers vast
improvements over film X-rays because of its cutting-edge image processing capability.
Early detection of oral cancer and dental caries is the best way to prevent any
type of oral health problem from exceeding the treatable stage. You can have
peace of mind knowing that the latest dental technology is able to detect any
issues you may have without posing any health risks.
We are offering a new patient
special $99 cleaning, exam, and x-rays. Call us today at 800-223-0801 to
schedule an appointment in our Cedarhurst office. You can also schedule online
at http://www.alinabergandds.com/appointments/
