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Children’s Digital X-Rays – Casper

Quick, Painless, and Safe Imaging

Child getting X-Rays at the dentist

At Casper Children’s Dental Clinic, we want all growing children’s smiles to throve. We are proud to offer the latest dental technology, including digital dental X-rays, to help us monitor your child’s developing mouth and teeth as well as detect and diagnose oral health issues as early as possible. Modern digital dental X-rays are more comfortable and safer than ever before. Here’s how they work and what you can expect!

What Are Digital X-Rays?

Child getting a bitewing X-ray

Digital dental X-rays use electronic sensors to capture images. Instead of film, a small sensor is placed in the mouth to record detailed images of the teeth, jaw, and surrounding structures. These images are then transmitted to a computer. On the computer, they can be viewed, enlarged, and adjusted by your child’s dentist for better clarity.

How Are Digital X-Rays Taken?

Child getting a dental X-ray

For most children, it is recommended that bitewing X-rays are taken every six months. This image shows all of the teeth in the pack of the mouth. Every three years, a full mouth X-ray called a “panoramic” is recommended. This helps your child’s dentist to see how your child’s smile develops.

After placing a lead apron on your child, they will be instructed to gently bite down with their front teeth onto a “bite stick” that helps line them up. They will need to sit still for a few seconds. This process is quick, easy, and gives a lot of essential information to their dentist.

The Benefits of Digital X-Rays

Child smiling at the dentist

Digital X-rays offer numerous advantages compared to the traditional method. Here are just some of them.

  • High-Quality Images: Digital X-rays produce higher quality images to help their dentist diagnose issues and create more accurate treatment plans.
  • Quick: Because these images are captured digitally, the whole process is quick and convenient.
  • Less Invasive: Digital dental X-rays are less invasive than the traditional method. This is especially helpful for those who have sensitive teeth or a strong gag reflex.
  • Easy Sharing: Digital radiographs are easily shared with other dentists and specialists.
  • Environmentally Friendly: Digital dental radiographs don’t require chemical processing and don’t produce hazardous waste.
  • Less Radiation Exposure: The digital sensors require 80-90% less radiation than film.