Digital Intraoral X-Rays

We have used digital imaging for over 20 years. Dr. Rubin was an early adopter of this technology, recognizing the direct benefit to his patients. Digital means more consistency, less exposure, and enhanced diagnostic value.

While routine x-rays are a valuable diagnostic tool, our recommendations for you are based on an individualized assessment of your needs at any given point in time. After your initial records are taken, we will often image different areas of the mouth over successive visits. This approach allows us to stay current while minimizing unnecessary films. Someone with a more extensive dental history will need to have a complete picture taken more often than someone with perfect teeth.

Digital x-rays provide a highly detailed view of your teeth, as well as other structures of your mouth. The digital sensor used to take the images mouth may resemble traditional x-ray film, but it's actually linked to a computer.

Since your x-rays are digital, we can view them together as soon as they’re taken. They are available for discussion and ultimately, for a better understanding of anything that we might need to resolve.

When you understand what’s involved, you can make better treatment decisions, which leads to a feeling of trust and confidence in your dental team.

      Intraoral Camera Magnification

Intraoral cameras are a special type of technology developed specifically for use in dentistry. This handheld instrument allows us to show you images of your mouth so you get a clear picture of what’s happening and why treatment is necessary.

An intraoral camera is very small, about the size of a pen. Using this specialized equipment, we can produce highly-detailed, precise images of your teeth and gums. This information helps you see what we see and also allows us to make an accurate diagnosis.

At Northport Family Dental, our philosophy is that, if you can see it, you can understand it. And if you can see it better, you just might understand it better, too. Magnification reveals small details that help us evaluate how well the entire oral environment is or isn’t functioning. It’s easy to see a broken tooth, but it’s more helpful to recognize the underlying forces that cause the tooth to break and develop treatment strategies to prevent future problems.

The intraoral camera is an important motivational tool for children and adolescents, as well as adults. It helps them make the important connection between actions, results, and consequences. You’re also more likely to brush and floss when you understand why you need to. Patients, regardless of their age, will gain valuable insights into the condition of their oral health .