At MiraMar Family Dental, the safety and comfort of your family are top priorities, which is why we proudly use advanced digital dental X-rays. This state-of-the-art system requires significantly less radiation than traditional film-based X-rays, making it a safer, faster, and more effective diagnostic tool for patients.
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Digital X-rays are the modern evolution of dental radiography. Instead of using traditional film to capture images, a small digital sensor captures high-resolution images of your teeth, jaw, and surrounding structures. These images are instantly displayed on a screen, eliminating long wait times and allowing for quicker diagnoses and treatment planning.
Dental X-rays – also called radiographs – allow dentists to see beneath the surface of your teeth and gums. Having X-rays performed regularly is part of the standard of care and is essential for identifying issues that aren’t apparent during a visual examination, such as:
Without regular X-rays, these problems could go unnoticed until they become painful or expensive to treat.
At MiraMar Family Dental, we use a variety of X-ray types to provide the most complete picture of your oral health:
Show the crowns of upper and lower teeth and are ideal for spotting cavities between teeth. This type of X-ray is also used to look for abnormalities in bone and to check the occlusal (bite) surfaces of the teeth.
Capture the entire tooth from crown to root to check for infections or bone issues.
Help visualize developing teeth, often used in pediatric dentistry.
Offer a full view of the jaw, sinuses, and surrounding
Used primarily in orthodontics to assess jaw and facial structures.
The state licensing board of Texas requires patients to undergo regular X-ray examinations. Therefore, treatments may not be offered until radiographs are performed. Additionally, delaying or avoiding X-rays can lead to undetected dental problems, such as:
Early detection saves you time, money, and discomfort, which is why X-rays are an essential part of your dental checkup.
Compared to traditional X-rays, digital X-rays offer multiple advantages:
• Up to 90% less radiation
• Instant images for faster diagnosis
• Clear, detailed visuals for better treatment planning
• Eco-friendly and no chemical processing
• Easily shared with specialists or insurance
• Comfortable and quicker for patients
Yes! In fact, if you were to fly from Houston to Miami, you would be exposed to greater levels of radiation than a standard digital dental X-ray. Digital X-rays emit very low levels of radiation, far less than traditional methods. At MiraMar Family Dental, we take extra precautions to ensure safety, especially for pregnant patients or those with specific health concerns. For most adults, a few digital X-rays every 6 to 12 months is considered both safe and beneficial.
Ready to experience the MiraMar Family Dental difference? Whether you’re due for a checkup or have a dental concern, we’re here to help. Our team in Katy, Texas, uses the latest technologies to provide accurate, gentle, and personalized care.
