Digital X-Ray Digital x-rays not only expose our patients and staff to 90% less radiation then typical film-type x-rays, they are also more sensitive then traditional dental x-rays. Digital x-rays allow us to clearly see the entire tooth and root structure as well as surrounding bone and tissue. They give us the opportunity to detect and diagnose issues before they are visible to the naked eye, and before they can cause significant damage and pain.
To obtain an x-ray, a small sensor pad that is connected by a line to a computer, is placed in the mouth. A beam is then sent through your teeth to the sensor that records the images. The doctors and staff can immediately pull up the digital x-rays on a computer screen to review the results. No more waiting for x-rays to be developed. We can also share the images with you so you can see what we are explaining about your oral condition.
Vizilite We now know that oral cancer claims one life every hour in the U.S.— more than the number of lives lost to skin cancer, cervical cancer or Hodgkin’s disease, and it is of great concern to our doctors. Especially when oral cancer is one of the most curable diseases when caught early.
Because early detection is the key to successful outcomes, we have incorporated ViziLite, a new, FDA-cleared medical technology for screening of oral cancer, into the standard of care of our patients, to ensure that they receive the most comprehensive oral cancer screening possible.
ViziLite is a simple, painless and non-invasive technology that improves the doctor’s ability to visualize, evaluate and monitor suspicious areas at their earliest stages, before they can progress to something far more serious, and potentially life-threatening. ViziLite helps us see what we can’t see with the unaided eye.
On a patient’s first visit, and at every annual check-up, we will be performing a ViziLite oral cancer screening.