Digital x-ray have been around for many year and allows the dentist to see inside the tooth. the dentist, who takes an x- ray that appear on a computer screen next to patients chair, can then enlarge or colorize the tooth to enhance problem areas.

The new x ray , are safer than the old method because they emit upto 90 % less radiation. six images of teeth can be taken for the same amount of radiation exposure it takes to process one price of conventional film.

Patients no longer have to wait for the film to develop . the x- rays are easily printed duplicated and sent to insurance companies that demand them.

The technology improves efficiency and improves patient education.