When you see our team for treatment, or even for a simple checkup and cleaning visit, we will start with a diagnosis. Instead of only conducting a visual exam, we employ advanced digital imaging for greater precision and accuracy. In today’s blog, your Clinton, IA, dentist talks about how we plan your care with digital x-rays and more!
When to See Our Team
When should you see our team for dental care? Obviously, when you experience toothaches, or if a tooth is damaged or lost, you should schedule a visit. But we also recommend a routine visit every six months for a checkup and cleaning. With these regular six months visits, we can monitor your smile and offer care at the first sign of trouble, often before you experience discomfort. If you haven’t had x-rays taken in the last year, then we may recommend a new set be taken. Instead of a traditional x-ray, we offer a more detailed and convenient digital alternative.
Digital X-Rays
With digital x-rays, we use 90% less radiation than traditional systems, and the digital images are available instantly chairside. No need to wait for a lengthy development period, and no need for our office to use harsh chemicals. These digital images can also be transmitted easily to specialists and other offices as needed. We can obtain high-definition images of your smile, so we can plan treatment with greater precision and accuracy. Along with these x-rays, we could use intraoral cameras to detect the first signs of periodontal disease, oral cancer, and even TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding). We even plan more extensive treatments like tooth extraction or dental implant placement.
CBCT Imaging
Our team will also gather cone-beam computed tomography images. The CBCT system offers a 3D view of your smile, so we can provide a more accurate diagnosis and plan treatment with better precision. If you have any questions about how our team will diagnose smiles and plan treatment with advanced digital systems, or if you would like to schedule your first visit of 2025, then contact our team today to learn more. You deserve optimal oral health and a smile that makes you feel confident, and we look forward to helping you!
Schedule a Checkup with Our Team in Dubuque and Clinton IA, and Platteville, WI!
Our team is ready to help you obtain the care you need to smile with confidence, and that starts with an initial checkup visit every six months! To learn more about our checkups and diagnostic systems, contact our team at the Great River Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery by calling our Dubuque location at (563) 557-1440, Clinton at (563) 259-4349, and Platteville at (608) 348-8955.