Benefits of digital X-rays supporting the safest and most convenient Dental Care

When you visit our office, you may hear something that is frequently missing from other dentist’s offices in and around San Diego, California, and elsewhere: laughter! Yes, we at Dhir Dentistry take our patient’s health very seriously; however, we don’t take ourselves too seriously. Dr. Sanjay Dhir and the team are proud to have created a comfortable, non-intimidating, kind, and fun environment for patients regardless of their age and previous dental experiences. One of the ways that we have been able to attract even the most “dentally fearful” patients is with advanced technologies such as digital X-rays. When combined with our team members’ warm and non-judgmental personalities, these technologies support the safest, most convenient, and pain-free dental visit possible.

Dentistry that you can trust

Sources of radiation surround us. The majority of those radioactive sources are naturally occurring and include minerals in soils and water. Man-made sources are responsible for a very small fraction of daily radiation exposure. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that diagnostic medical procedures, such as radiography (X-rays), account for almost half of the average American’s exposure to radiation. Fortunately, we at Dhir Family Dentistry use digital X-rays as an alternative to conventional film-based radiography. It’s estimated that these tools, which use special sensors and plates instead of films, generate up to 90% less radiation exposure than traditional X-rays.

In addition to this important safety feature, digital X-rays are also:

• Comfortable – Images of your teeth, gums, and oral structures are captured electronically for utmost comfort. So, it’s a great option for anxious patients or those with a bad gag reflex.
• Fast – The process can be completed in a matter of moments, with minimal preparation. This characteristic reduces the time spent “chairside,” which increases patient satisfaction!
• Accurate – Modern radiography renders particularly clear images of hard-to-reach areas that can harbor decay and disguise problems. This feature supports early detection and prompt intervention. It also aids patient education because images can be viewed, shared, and adjusted on a monitor.
• Friendly for your family, our family and the planet – No film and the products associated with the film-based process means no waste. So, digital X-rays, by their nature are an eco-friendly and sustainable alternative to conventional diagnostic methods.

Digital radiography is just the tip of the iceberg at Dhir Dentistry; we are privileged to offer a wide array of technologies and modern treatments. All of these state-of-the-art options come together to create the most comfortable, pleasant, precise, and safe experience at our office. Contact us at (858) 358-5801 today to schedule your appointment.