Examining Your Smile With Digital X-Rays

A routine checkup and cleaning can help you maintain optimal oral health and protect the smile from serious disorders, such as cavities or even gum disease. As part of these visits, your Dallas, TX, dentist will implement advanced technology, including digital x-rays. In today’s blog, we’re going to talk about the benefits of these routine visits.

The Digital X-Ray

A digital x-ray uses about 80% less radiation than traditional systems, and doesn’t require lengthy development in harsh chemicals either. Instead, the images will be available instantly chairside, which allows our team to walk you through the diagnostic process and help you gain a better understanding of your oral health and the possible issues we may uncover. The images will be detailed, so we can identify possible areas of trouble in the earliest stages. In addition, the images will be easy to send off to specialists you may be referred to.

Dental Checkups and Cleanings

We offer these as part of your initial checkup, and will take new images about once a year. A checkup is a chance for us to examine your smile and make sure you continue to enjoy optimal oral health. If we do discover trouble, we can create a personalized treatment plan to address the issues before serious complications develop. Our team will also clean your teeth during the visit, removing all plaque and tartar from the teeth. The cleaning process not only brightens teeth and freshens breath, but can also reduce the risk of tooth decay and gum disease.

When to See Our Team

We suggest a routine visit about once every six months. We then monitor your smile and identify oral health concerns in the earliest stages. Otherwise, you should set up a visit if you notice any changes to your smile. If you gums feel sore, look red, or bleed easily, this could mean gingivitis or gum disease. If you have persistent pain or sensitivity in one or more of your teeth, this could mean the presence of tooth decay, dental infections, or perhaps a minor injury, such as a fracture, that has remained invisible to the naked eye. We can then offer treatment with custom restorations, often in as little as one visit in some situations. If you have any questions or if you would like to set up a visit before 2019 ends, then contact our team today to learn more.

Ready for a Preventive Visit?

We would love to help you start 2020 with a healthier smile, and can do just that with preventive dentistry. For more information on our general and preventive treatment options, schedule an appointment by calling Gentle Smiles in Dallas, TX, today at 972-329-7645 (972-329-SMILE).