In our contemporary dental office in Fairfax, Virginia we know that preventive dentistry begins with taking excellent care of your teeth. Serving patients from all over Fairfax County and the surrounding Northern VA area. Our skilled dentists take advantage of state-of-the-art digital dental X-rays to identity problems early.
Introduction
With digital dental imaging (digital radiography), images appear immediately on the computer screen, and there’s up to 80 percent less radiation generated compared with traditional film x-rays. Whether you’re coming in for a simple checkup or an enhanced smile, dental implants, Invisalign®, cosmetic dentistry, or emergency dental care we use digital X-rays to provide us with clear and accurate assessments to best diagnose and personally treat each patient.
Questions & Answers
Dental X-rays, also known as dental radiographs, are an essential diagnostic service in preventive and restorative dentistry.
These images use up to 80% less radiation than conventional X-rays to provide clear pictures of your teeth, roots, jawbone, and any underlying structures that can not be seen in during an ordinary mouth examination.
In our Fairfax dentist office, we use intraoral and extraoral digital X-rays to detect:
Bitewing X-rays
The ones you will usually have taken during your regular exam in Fairfax. Ideal for interproximal decay (cavities between teeth) discovery and monitoring of crestal bone levels around molars and premolars.
Periapical X-rays
They provide the full tooth in its entirety, from its root tip to the crown and by extension bone which lies at its base. Perfect for diagnosing root canal infections, cracked teeth and periapical abcesses.
Full Mouth Series (FMX)
A full mouth series includes all of the periapical and bitewing images; this is typically reserved for new or very high dental needs patients in Fairfax.
Panoramic X-rays
A single image that captures the entire upper and lower jaw, sinuses, TMJ joints and all teeth. Commonly used for wisdom teeth assessment, orthodontic planning and dental implant placement in Fairfax County.
Cone Beam CT (CBCT)
Specialized 3D Imaging for Complicated Cases Including Dental Implants, Surgical Extractions & Endodontic Treatment in Northern Virginia.
Absolutely — especially with today’s digital technology. Digital dental x-rays at our Fairfax office are up to 50-90% less radiation than film,xray.
A complete series of digital bitewings actually produces less radiation than a day's worth of natural background radiation in Northern Virginia.
We adhere to the strict ALARA (“As Low As Reasonably Achievable”) guidelines, and we give out lead aprons with thyroid collars (to minimize exposure) every time. [Read about Pt. Loma’s secret below this paragraph.]That radiation doesn’t remain in your body — it goes right through you, leaving no after effect.
Pregnant patients in Fairfax can feel secure: we perform only necessary X-rays with double lead shielding and make calls to confirm your situation if necessary.
At the American Dental Association and our Fairfax dentists tailor this X-ray frequency to meet your unique risk factors:
Ready for your next preventive dental appointment with our high tech digital X-ray technology?
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