If you need to undergo care for a specific issue, or if you are visiting us for a routine checkup, then we will help with advanced dental technology. Digital x-rays allow us to make a thorough diagnosis and plan care with accuracy! In today’s blog, Dr. Robert M. Browne talks about how we diagnose smiles and plan care with digital x-rays. With the right technology, we can help you on your journey to optimal oral health and a smile that makes you feel confident again.
Starting Care with a Checkup
We want to see our patients and their families every six months for a checkup visit. This is because the issues that threaten your smile’s stability, such as tooth decay and gum disease, do not form overnight. But with regular check-ins, we can catch serious trouble in the early stages to help you avoid discomfort and the risk of tooth loss. To make a diagnosis with precision and accuracy, catching the issues early, we may use an x-ray!
Our Digital X-Rays
Unlike a traditional x-ray, the digital option means you don’t have to wear bitewings. Taking the images requires 90% less radiation when compared to traditional methods, and the images are available instantly chairside. There is no need to wait for a lengthy development time in harsh chemicals. The images will be high-definition, so we can zero in on specific areas of your smile where trouble may be brewing. We can also easily transmit these images to specialists as needed.
The digital system allows us to assess the presence of demineralization that could indicate cavities, or identify decay or infection within the tooth structure. We can also identify any damage to the jawbone or attachment tissues from periodontal disease, and plan more advanced treatment, such as tooth extraction or dental implant placement, with better precision and accuracy.
What Happens Next?
We will create a treatment plan to address the concerns we discover and help you on your path to better oral health. This means treatment with better comfort and precision, and the ability to smile with confidence again! If you have any questions about how we examine smiles with advanced x-rays and provide an accurate diagnosis with imaging technology, then reach out to our team today. We hope to see you and your family for an exam soon, so we can help you all maintain good oral health for years to come!
Dr. Browne, DDS, Offers Dental Technology
Dental technology could help protect your smile and offer treatment with greater care and precision. To find out more about our digital technologies, or to schedule an appointment, please call Dr. Robert M. Browne, D.D.S. in Prairie Village, KS at (913) 901-8585. We are here to help you enjoy your best possible smile.
