Digital radiographs (x rays) mean less exposure, and better record keeping. Here at 7to7dentist.com, we use sensors, which are much more sensitive than traditional films. Therefore, much less exposure is needed. Digital x rays also have many other advantages. They can be viewed on a computer screen, and explanations are much easier to understand, when something can be seen on a computer screen.
When the image is inside the computer, it can have special image processing techniques to enhance the image for different dental applications. Perhaps the most common, and impressive, is the zoom function. This allows the tooth and bone to be shown much larger than it is in the mouth. There is a massive trend both Australia, and worldwide, towards digital charting, digital records, and digital x rays. There are many advantages of records kept on a hard drive, as opposed to paper.

Digital records are never lost, xrays never ‘disappear’ or simply ‘cant be found’. Paper cards are subject to human error,, an old film xrays are often lost, or, if not developed properly, can be diagnostically useless after only a year. It is also possible to email digital xrays around the world very easily! Exposure time is up to 90% less than with standard x-rays. Radiographs are important to check the health of your teeth and gums. They are excellent at showing up decay in between teeth, and decay underneath old fillings. Dental x-rays are also important to assess any gum problems, periodontal issues,and with wisdom teeth. They can also be used to see abcesses on teeth, and fractures