TECHNOLOGY - Digital X-Rays
Let’s be honest. Nobody likes to be exposed to radiation:
even if you are wearing a lead apron. Unfortunately, for
many years film-based x-rays were the only way for dentists
to spot internal tooth decay and other hidden problems.
 Not so today. At Metropolitan Dental, our digital x-ray
system significantly reduces your exposure to radiation
compared to conventional x-rays.
And you don’t have to wedge a sharp sleeve of film between
your teeth and gums or wait for any negatives to develop:
with digital x-rays, a small electronic sensor sends a
crystal-clear image of your teeth to our computer monitor—almost
instantly!
Another benefit is that our computer can compare recent
digital x-rays with past ones, so it can detect even the
slightest changes in the appearance of your teeth. That
means problems are caught sooner, when they are easier
and less expensive to treat.
Digital x-rays are also better for the environment because,
unlike conventional x-rays, they don’t use caustic chemicals
that have to be changed and disposed of regularly.
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