Digital X-Rays

Diagnosis of dental issues, whether it’s an infection, treatment planning for extractions or implants, or simply to look for hidden cavities, requires the use of X-rays. Instead of using traditional bitewing x-rays, we use more advanced technology with digital x-rays at our Baytown, TX dental practice. Digital X-rays are fast, effective, and the results are very precise.

 

There are many benefits to our patients when getting digital x-rays, including the following:

 

1. They use up to 80 percent less radiation, making it a safer option.

2. Digital images can be adjusted, rotated, and color coded for proper diagnosing.

3. The process is more comfortable by using a small sensor instead of large, uncomfortably fitting bitewings.

4. They are available instantly instead of needing to go through a processing step.

5. Our dentist Dr. Ivi Sanguinetti can use them as an education tool by showing the patient x-ray images on a computer screen.

 

Digital X-rays provide multiple advantages for the patients and the dentist. We have replaced traditional X-rays with these new, more advanced X-rays and have found it to be a more improved process from beginning to end. If you are in need of x-rays, call Dr. Ivi Sanguinetti at 281-421-5950 for digital X-rays.

Extractions

A tooth extraction is a procedure performed here in our dental practice that removes a tooth for a number of reasons. Tooth extractions are necessary procedures that need to be performed to help improve a patient’s oral health. In some patients, it is from decay or infections, while others have wisdom teeth that are beginning to cause pain or discomfort. Extractions are also done for orthodontic reasons, such as to make room in the mouth prior to getting braces.

There are several reasons our patients need tooth extractions, including the following:

• ·         If the tooth has become infected due to severe decay.


• ·         If a root canal has failed, extraction is necessary.


• ·         Due to overcrowding when a tooth is too big for the patient’s mouth.


• ·         Weakened immune system that is at risk for causing the patient an infection.


• ·         If the tooth has become weakened and loose from gum disease and restorative measures are not an option.

The type of tooth being removed indicates if it is a simple procedure or one that requires general anesthesia. Impacted teeth and wisdom teeth removal are generally a more involved process. With either local anesthesia or general anesthesia, an extraction is virtually pain-free.

If you’ve been told you need a tooth extraction, schedule an appointment with Dr. Ivi Sanguinetti at 281-421-5950.