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X-rays are particles of ionizing radiation projected from an X-ray machine. These particles are sent at various energy levels, in the form of an X-ray beam. Only the higher energy levels have sufficient penetrating power to pass through human tissue,
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Digital x-rays use an electronic sensor to capture an image, whereas traditional film-based x-rays use a chemical process. Digital x-rays save time by providing an image on a computer screen in a matter of seconds, instead of a lengthy processing
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An X-ray examination provides our Chandler dentists with important diagnostic information regarding your teeth's health, such as the condition of your teeth, their roots, jaw placement and the overall composition of your facial bones; and as such,
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Answer Hi Dyonna, You've just named off all the forms of radiation on the electromagnetic spectrum. All of those are massless photons traveling at light speed through a vacuum (186,000 miles per second). The only difference is their wavelength/
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Digital radiography (digital x-ray) is the latest technology used to take dental x-rays. This technique uses an electronic sensor (instead of x-ray film) that captures and stores the digital image on a computer. This image can be instantly viewed
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We are taught in school that cervical flexion/extension x-rays were all we needed to rule out ligamentous injury. The truth is, these x-rays are taken during one arc of motion, at end points. This evaluates only 2 of the 22 major ligaments of the
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Li’l Teeth Dentistry uses digital x-ray technology. Digital x-rays reduce radiation exposure by as much as 90% over conventional x-rays. It offers a more detailed diagnostic picture of your child’s mouth. Digital x-rays can be reviewed immediately,
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• Radiation in the amounts used to expose dental X-rays, is very small. In fact, the average American actually receives more radiation from sitting in front of the family television for a period of one year than from routine X-rays taken at the
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Q: What time should I drop-off my pet for MRI or surgery? A: Your pet should be dropped-off on the day of the MRI or surgery on or before 9am. Special accommodations can be made if you a traveling long distances. Q: When should I withhold food and
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No. Though your Hirsch Holistic Family Medicine Membership or Wellness Program clinician can write a prescription for any of your medications, the cost of these prescriptions is not included in your monthly fee. Laboratory fees are not included in
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