Digital Dental X-Rays in Lehi, UT
Digital dental X-rays are a valuable diagnostic tool that reveal important details about your child’s teeth, bones, and the supporting tissues of the mouth. At Alpine Kids Dentistry, we use state-of-the-art digital radiography so images can be captured and evaluated within minutes, right here in our office.
Digital X-rays give our pediatric dentist a clear view of areas that can’t be seen during a visual exam, helping us diagnose and treat problems early. At our Lehi, UT practice, your child’s safety and comfort always come first.
What Do Dental X-Rays Reveal?
Digital radiographs help detect tooth decay (dental caries), gum disease, tumors, cysts, and extra teeth. They also let us monitor developing teeth, track the progress of previous dental work, and identify small changes in teeth over time so we can act before issues become serious.
Benefits of Digital X-Rays for Baby Teeth
While traditional X-rays are generally safe, digital technology reduces radiation exposure by more than 90 percent. Digital X-rays also produce instant, high-quality images that can be shared with other doctors when needed, and they are more environmentally friendly because they eliminate film and processing chemicals.
How Often Are X-Rays Needed?
Every child is different, so our pediatric dentist determines the right schedule based on your child’s age, risk for disease, and symptoms. New patients are often advised to have X-rays to establish a baseline and confirm the current health of their teeth.
What to Expect During X-Rays
Before X-rays, a team member covers your child with a protective lead apron. A small image sensor is placed in the mouth, and your child gently bites down so we can capture clear images. The process takes only minutes, is completely pain-free, and results are available immediately so we can discuss findings right away. X-rays often guide treatments like fillings, crowns, and extractions. Explore all our services or call 801-377-5437 to learn more.
Digital Radiographs FAQs
Are digital dental X-rays safe for children?
Yes. Digital X-rays reduce radiation exposure by more than 90 percent compared with traditional film, and we use protective lead aprons and take images only when clinically necessary.
How often will my child need X-rays?
The schedule depends on your child’s age, cavity risk, and symptoms. Our pediatric dentist recommends X-rays only when they provide meaningful diagnostic value.
What can dental X-rays detect that an exam cannot?
X-rays reveal decay between teeth, problems below the gum line, developing teeth, extra teeth, cysts, tumors, and bone health that aren’t visible during a routine visual exam.
Do X-rays hurt?
No. Taking digital X-rays is completely painless. Your child simply bites down gently on a small sensor while images are captured in seconds.
Why does my new patient child need X-rays?
New patient X-rays help us confirm the current health of your child’s teeth and establish a baseline so we can track changes and catch problems early at future visits.
How quickly are results available?
Because the images are digital, they appear instantly. We can review the findings and discuss any recommendations with you during the same appointment.
Will the lead apron protect my child?
Yes. A lead apron shields your child during the brief imaging process, and combined with low-radiation digital technology, it keeps exposure to an absolute minimum.