Digital Dental X-rays in Santa Ana
Stay ahead of oral health issues at Santa Ana Magic Smile with dental X-rays. We ensure our patients will have a comfortable and safe experience during this essential imaging process.
What Do Dental X-rays Do?
Digital dental X-rays help your dentist better evaluate your oral health. While some cavities can be caught with a physical exam, others are harder to spot. They might sit between your teeth, out of sight. Digital X-rays give us full visualization of your teeth, from crown to root.
The Advantages of Digital X-rays
- Safe and painless
- Provides clear imaging of your teeth
- Over in a matter of moments
- Covered by most insurance plans
How to Get a Digital X-ray
Getting X-rays is painless and quick. The process involves only a couple of steps yet can produce extremely useful imaging for your oral health concerns.
Exam
We usually conduct a physical exam first to provide more information about your oral health.
Removing Decay
We place a special device in your mouth that you bite down on to help produce clearer X-rays. Biting down might feel a little uncomfortable, but it only lasts a few seconds.
Taking the X-ray
We quickly take the X-ray. For most patients, we will take several to get clear images of each section of teeth. You can even look at the results yourself to see what your teeth look like.
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We are open 5 days a week, including Saturday and evening appointments. Same Day appointments available.
Digital Dental X-Rays FAQs
Are digital X-rays safe?
While X-rays do use radiation, the amount is negligible. Having a single set of dental X-rays each year is considered safe. In fact, flying on an international flight can expose you to more radiation than a dental X-ray. The benefits of X-rays far outweigh the minimal exposure to mild radiation.
How often do I need dental X-rays?
Most patients will only need X-rays about once a year. You may need additional X-rays only if they are needed to diagnose new symptoms.
How much does a dental X-ray cost?
Dental X-rays should cost you very little out of pocket. Most dental insurance plans provide coverage for dental X-rays, with many providing full reimbursement for them. We recommend checking with your insurance, as some providers provide reimbursement for X-rays only once a year or every two years.
Book Your Appointment
Call our office to set up your next appointment with a dentist in Santa Ana for a dental exam. Check your smile for any issues with safe, quick digital X-rays Santa Ana Magic Smile.
