Digital Radiography

Dr. Rodrigues offers the latest dental techniques and utilizes the latest in dental technology to improve your treatment and reduce your chair time.

Digital X-Ray Technology

Dr. Rodrigues is pleased to provide patients with the benefit of digital x-rays in his practice.

What do digital x-rays mean to you?

• More accurate diagnosis
• Improved communication with specialists
• Lower exposure to x-rays
• No chemicals to pollute the environment
• Indefinite lifespan

The Benefits of Digital Radiography

• a reductions in X-ray exposure by up to 1/3, and the image can be blown up for ease of viewing and increased clarity
• no need to develop film so results are immediate and there are no chemicals to dispose of
• digital x-rays can be processed to reveal information unseen to the naked eye, which can aid in detecting cavities and other conditions
• it also allows easy reproduction and transmission to specialist dentists or insurance companies.

No matter how low the radiation exposure  of digital x-ray is, we strive to keep the number and frequency of x-rays to ‘as low as reasonably achievable and base the decision on an individual basis.  Dental x-rays are now and have always been a safe diagnostic procedure with exposure levels a fraction of medical x-rays or scans.  Our equipment undergoes quality and control reviews yearly to make sure all is functioning properly and meets ministry guidelines.