Digital X-Rays
It’s almost impossible to imagine the practice of dentistry without x-ray technology. Radiographs (x-ray pictures) allow dentists to diagnose and treat problems not yet visible to the naked eye, including early tooth decay, gum disease, abscesses and abnormal growths. There is no question that since x-rays first became available a century ago, this diagnostic tool has prevented untold suffering and saved countless teeth. Now, state-of-the-art digital x-rays have made the technology even safer and more beneficial.
Digital x-ray technology uses a small electronic sensor placed in the mouth to capture an image, which can be called up instantly on a computer screen. When digital x-rays first became available about 20 years ago, they immediately offered a host of advantages over traditional x-ray films, which require chemical processing. Most importantly, they cut the amount of radiation exposure to the dental patient by as much as 90%. While faster x-ray films have been developed over the years that require less exposure, making that difference less dramatic, a digital x-ray still offers the lowest radiation dose possible. Source
Entertainment
Here at Bellbrook Pediatric Dentistry we are proud to offer entertainment for your children For a child, the dentist office can seem daunting, which is why we strive to make your child feel right at home. From games to coloring books, our facility is sure to keep your child entertained and relaxed throughout the entire appointment.
Intraoral Camera
The use of intraoral cameras in daily practice can serve multiple purposes from patient education to attaching images with insurance claims.
Image quality and ease of use of intraoral cameras have improved tremendously over the years. Most are now very slim and ergonomically designed handpieces with a single button for capturing images quickly, while others may require the click on a computer screen’s icon to capture the desired images.
We use the very best technology and prqactices. Intraoral cameras allow our patients an in depth view into what is going on. They can see up close their gingivitis or dental disease. Source