Procedures

Radiographs / X Rays

How safe are dental X-rays?

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. Our office uses Digital Radiography.  This form of computerized radiography uses a standard dental x-ray generator as its radiation source.

An intra-oral sensor that is placed in the mouth collects the image.  The benefit of digital radiography is that it reduces radiation exposure 80-90% compared to traditional radiograph which means less exposure and less risk.