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Digital X-Rays
Dental x-rays are one of the most valuable tools we have for identifying problems like cavities and gum disease in their earliest stages. Today, we use safe digital x-rays that reduce your exposure to radiation by as much as 80 percent compared to traditional film x-rays.
We use dental x-rays to show us images of your teeth, soft tissue, and the bones around them. These images help our dentist diagnose issues within your teeth, mouth, and jaw by showing cavities and bone loss that we cannot see during a visual exam.
Finding a small issue like a cavity and treating it right away helps protect your oral health, cut down on dental costs, and spares you emergency trips to the dentist because of a toothache.
Our team shares the digital images with you on your chairside monitor so you can see what he sees. When we show you a cavity or gum disease on an x-ray, you can better understand the need for treatment. Your x-rays are stored securely on our in-house network, so they are readily available when we need them.
Digital Scanner
Remember the last time you had dental impressions taken? You probably had to sit with a large metal tray filled with goopy impression paste clutched between your teeth, waiting patiently for it to set. These impressions were not always accurate and, worse yet, they were often uncomfortable for the patient. Our digital scanner not only eliminates this unpleasant step but also gives us a much more precise representation of your teeth.
Our digital scanner produces a digital map, which Dr. Knuth and Dr. Funke use to create 3-D images of your mouth. As we scan your mouth, you can view the images as they appear on your chairside monitor. Digital scanning technology allows us to produce a highly accurate and detailed model of your teeth that we then use to plan treatment for Invisalign and dental restorations.
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1113 Indianapolis Road
Greencastle, IN 46135
Intraoral Camera
It can be frustrating sometimes to sit in the dental chair during an examination and not know what your dentist sees or is referring to. We believe in including our patients to keep them informed about their own oral health needs, so we use intraoral cameras so you can see what we see.
An intraoral camera is a small handheld device that our team uses to take real-time digital images of your teeth. As we pass the device over your teeth, you will see the images appear instantly on your chairside monitor, making you part of the diagnostic process.
Together, you and our team review the images, and we can point out problem areas like decay and gingivitis and look for signs of dental wear, including broken or cracked teeth. Visualizing the problem makes it much easier to understand why we recommend a particular treatment and how it will benefit you.