DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING
Digital X-Rays — Instant, Safe, High-Resolution
80% less radiation than traditional film x-rays, instantly available on your operatory monitor
Every operatory at Dentistry at Vitality Health is equipped with digital x-ray sensors that produce high-resolution images with significantly less radiation exposure than traditional film.
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COMPARING TECHNOLOGIES
Digital X-Rays vs. Traditional Film
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| Radiation Exposure | ✓ | — |
| Instant Display | ✓ | — |
| Real-Time Review with Patient | ✓ | — |
| Electronic Storage | ✓ | — |
| Easy Side-by-Side Comparison | ✓ | — |
| Adjustable Contrast and Detail | ✓ | — |
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HOW DIGITAL X-RAYS WORK
Instant Imaging, Better Patient Experience
Traditional film x-rays required chemical processing, physical storage, and a wait time before images were available. Digital x-rays eliminate all of this. The sensor captures the image and displays it on the operatory monitor within seconds.
Your dentist can review the image with you immediately — zooming in, adjusting contrast, and highlighting areas of concern in real time. Digital images are stored electronically in your patient record, where they can be compared side-by-side with previous images to track changes over time.
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Why we use digital imaging in every case
Routine exams check for decay, monitor bone levels, and evaluate existing restorations
Treatment planning for crowns, root canals, extractions, and implant procedures
Comparing images over time to monitor changes and identify early problems
Safety You Can Trust
Radiation dose comparable to background radiation from a short flight
Sensors require far less exposure than traditional film x-rays
Lead aprons provide additional shielding for maximum protection
X-rays taken only when clinically indicated based on your individual needs
Digital X-Ray Safety & Benefits
What you need to know
Yes. The radiation dose from a digital dental x-ray is extremely low — comparable to background radiation during a short flight. The sensors require far less exposure than film, and lead aprons provide additional protection.
The frequency depends on your individual needs. X-rays are taken only when clinically indicated — for new patients, periodic checkups, and when evaluating specific areas of concern.
Digital x-rays provide clarity and contrast similar to or better than film. For complex 3D imaging needs — such as implant planning or detailed bone assessment — we use our in-house 3D CBCT scanner.