DIGITAL X-RAYS IN DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER

DIGITAL X-RAYS NEAR YOU

X-Rays, also called radiographs, are among the most valuable tools the dentist and hygienist has to keep your teeth and mouth healthy.  It allows these dental professionals to detect problems that would otherwise not be seen and then use this information to develop an accurate treatment plan.  This can save time, money and unnecessary discomfort.

Digital X-rays use an electronic sensor instead of film to capture the images and store them on computer.  The image can be viewed instantly and enlarged so that potential problems are detected more easily.  As well, the technology reduces radiation by about 80% compared to the already low exposure of traditional dental X-rays.  X-rays can reveal:

• Infections in the bone
• Periodontal disease
• Cancerous or non-cancerous tumours
• Bone loss
• Small areas of decay between teeth and existing restorations
• Abscesses or cysts
• Developmental abnormalities
• Tooth positioning