Dr. Patricia Breen and Dr. Elyse Patrella may take digital X-rays as part of your routine dental exams or if you visit Hills Park Dental for a dental emergency. X-rays play a vital role in your oral health, allowing our dentists to more easily diagnose and treat a variety of dental issues as well as ensuring that we understand your exact oral health needs.
Digital X-rays use digital sensors and computer technology to capture images of your teeth and supporting structures, instantly transmitting the images to a nearby screen where our dentists can view them. This digital process is faster and more comfortable than film X-rays, as well as healthier and safer – no chemicals are needed to develop the images, and digital X-rays produce significantly less radiation. In fact, a digital X-ray exposes you to less radiation than what you are exposed to by the sun in your day-to-day life. After the X-rays are taken, our dentists can review them and provide you with a faster and accurate diagnosis of your oral health.
X-rays are a highly versatile technology, and may be used to diagnose a wide range of issues, including:
- Bone loss
- Cysts, abscesses and tumors
- Developmental abnormalities
- Fractures in your teeth or in existing fillings or crowns
- Improper tooth root positioning
- Infection in the tooth nerves
- Tooth decay, including decay between the teeth
Digital X-rays are also an invaluable tool in treatment planning and may be used to plan and carry out oral surgery procedures, root canal treatment, implant placement and orthodontic treatments.
Contact Hills Park Dental today at 631-254-6596 to learn more about digital X-rays in Deer Park, New York, and make your appointment with our dentists!
