Digital X-Rays

The Purpose of X-Ray Imaging

When a patient visits us for a dental exam, they can expect to have a visual inspection of their teeth, gums, and tongue. Certain things about a person’s dental health can’t be identified with the naked eye—this is where digital x-ray imaging comes into play. We request x-rays for several reasons, including:

Assessing an Injury

If you’re in our office for an emergency visit due to dental trauma or pain, an x-ray may be essential for treatment. Using a digital x-ray, our Etobicoke dentist can determine the extent of damage and how best to resolve it.

Evaluating Development

Young patients tend to need x-rays more often than adults with healthy smiles as their mouths are in a state of development. Your child’s dentist may order an X-ray just to make sure things are on track.

Detecting Cavities

Patients who have sensitivity, a dark spot on their tooth, or dental pain could be dealing with a cavity. Cavities tend to bore into the tooth and require radiographic imaging to see in its entirety.

Planning restorative treatment. x-rays are essential when determining a patient’s options for tooth restoration. Without an x-ray, dental implants, crowns, and bridges are difficult—if not impossible—to plan for and place.

At Lakeshore Dental Implant & Aesthetic Dentistry, we provide our patients with digital x-rays, the latest technology that reduces radiation by up to 90% compared to traditional dental X-rays.

Contact us today to book an appointment for a digital x-ray in Etobicoke and let us help you bring out the smile that you deserve!