- General Dentistry
- Digital X-rays
Digital X-rays.... why they are important
Bright Star Dental leads the way with dental technology; offering in-house digital radiographs (x-rays). Digital x-rays provide accurate diagnostic images with a very low dose of radiation; assisting us in the planning of your treatment. Dental x-rays aid us in seeing where we cannot normally see (to the naked eye) and ultimately help you maintain your teeth for life.
Digital dental x-rays help to determine:
- the presence of hidden decay or cavities, particularly in the areas that the human eye cannot see
- the presence of any cysts
- the presence of any tumors (benign or malignant)
- whether primary or baby teeth exist and if they need to be removed
- if all permanent teeth are present
- the depth of periodontal pockets
- the presence of abscesses
- potential deterioration of deep fillings
- the condition of root canal filled teeth
- the condition of supporting bone
- the presence of impacted wisdom teeth
- the amount of bone loss due to periodontal disease
- the condition of the supporting bone for insertion of a dental implant
- the presence of foreign bodies
- the presence of fractured roots


