Dr. Kai Liang considers digital dental x-rays safe for most patients.
As a family dentist, Dr. Kai Liang takes the safety of our patients very seriously. Therefore, we only recommend x-rays when it's essential, and if we think it's necessary, we will explain the reason for the x-ray and how it will benefit your oral health.
Why We Use Digital X-Rays
We've seen many dental technology improvements in the last few years. For example, digital x-rays have quickly become one of the most important diagnostic tools used in dentistry today.
Comprehensive visual exams are a valuable tool, but we cannot see deep inside your tooth to detect early signs of decay. Periodic x-rays provide a detailed picture that will help us guide you in important decisions about your dental care. How often we need to take x-rays depends on your condition and dental history.
Patient Safety Is a Top Priority
We aim to use updated technologies like digital x-rays when we know they will benefit you. For example, compared to film-based x-rays, digital radiography exposes you to about 90 percent less radiation.
When considering exposure, you should know that radiation surrounds us in the environment. For example, a two-hour flight exposes you to about the same levels as a set of bitewing dental x-rays, and we found that the diagnostic benefits of x-rays offset the small amount of exposure. But, of course, your safety and comfort are of the utmost importance to us, so all patients must wear a lead-lined apron that provides an extra layer of protection.
Benefits of Modern Digital Dental X-Rays
Digital dental x-rays have many benefits, including:
High-quality imaging – They produce high-resolution, detailed images, allowing us to identify and treat minor problems before they become big problems.
Patient education – They're an educational tool because we can share the images with you so you can see exactly what we see.
Cost-effective – They're cost-effective because they help us to find and treat decay and other issues in the early stages, thus reducing costly and complicated procedures.
Contact Our Alpharetta Dental Office
Please call us if you are looking for a family dentist in Alpharetta, GA, who can provide safe, gentle dentistry. We take your concerns seriously and welcome you to contact us if you want more information about digital x-rays safety at our dental office.