There is very little risk in dental X-rays. Pediatric dentists are especially careful to limit the amount of radiation to which children are exposed. Lead aprons and high-speed film are used to ensure safety and minimize the amount of radiation.

There is very little risk from receiving dental X-rays. Our state-of-the-art technology utilizes a fraction of the radiation used in the past. X-rays are highly valuable to find hidden decay, tumors and determine growth patterns. » Return to Top

Fortunately, the dose of radiation you are exposed to during the taking of X-rays is extremely small. Even with the newest advancements in safety, it should be kept in mind, however, that the effects of radiation are added together over a lifetime. So every little bit of radiation you receive from all sources counts.

X-Rays to tooth pictures are taken as part of your child’s dental diagnostic exam. X-Rays not only detect cavities but also survey erupting teeth, diagnose bone diseases, evaluate the results of an injury, or plan orthodontic treatment. X-Rays allows us to properly diagnose health conditions that cannot be detected with just a clinical examination. The frequency of x-rays is determined by your child’s individual needs.

Clean the area around the sore tooth thoroughly. Rinse the mouth with warm saltwater. If your child's face is swollen, apply a cold compress. Do not place aspirin on the gum or on the aching tooth. Take acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain and see a pediatric dentist as soon as possible. Apply ice to bruised areas. If there is bleeding, apply firm but gentle pressure with a clean gauze or cloth.

Using modern x- ray equipment and limiting the exam to the smallest area possible keeps patient exposure to a minimum. We use low energy x-ray units which are safe and efficient We also provide x-ray shields for out patients before taking the x-rays.

Radiographs (X-Rays) are a vital and necessary part of your child’s dental diagnostic process. Without them, certain dental conditions can and will be missed. Radiographs detect much more than cavities. For example, radiographs may be needed to survey erupting teeth, diagnose bone diseases, evaluate the results of an injury, or plan orthodontic treatment. Radiographs allow us to diagnose and treat health conditions that cannot be detected during a clinical examination.

Please call the office where the x-rays were taken 1 week prior to the date you need them and leave a message.

In order to determine the type of care needed in this office, a set of initial x-rays are taken and measured. Follow-up x-rays are taken at intervals of 36 visits annual maximal correction has been achieved. This is a very minimal frequency compared to orthopedic surgeons who often take initial, pre-opoerative, immediate post-operative, one-week, one-month, 6 month and long-term follow-up x-rays for surgical cases.

Radiographs (X-Rays) are a vital and necessary part of your child's dental diagnostic process. Without them, certain dental conditions can and will be missed. X-Ray's detect much more than cavities. For example, X-Rays may be needed to survey erupting teeth, diagnose bone diseases, evaluate the results of an injury, or plan orthodontic treatment. X-Rays allow dentists to diagnose and treat health conditions that cannot be detected during a clinical examination.

Chiropractors take x-rays to reveal the internal structure and alignment of the spine. Chiropractic x-rays are taken while the patient is upright and bearing weight, which is the position the body is in when it's not sleeping. This allows for a much better functional analysis of the spine and nerve system.

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We take X-rays to reveal the alignment of your spine. We are also concerned about underlying disease processes such as degenerative disc and joint disease, arthritis, disc disorders, tumors, congenital anomalies, bone spurs, and spinal curvature. X-rays also provide a blueprint for correcting the spine back to a normally aligned position. The precise X-rays taken in our office are necessary to make the measurements used in the vectored analysis to correct spinal misalignments.

No, our equipment is state of the art and minimizes patient exposure. We use the most advanced digital X-ray technique. The office follows ADA guidelines as to the frequency of radiographs. X-rays are never automatically taken, the decision is based upon clinical experience. All our units have filters and we use the fastest film speed possible. Additionally, you will be covered with a lead apron decreasing your exposure to negligible levels.