Dental x-rays may seem like a hum-drum and boring routine you have to tend to once in a while. Not here! Your general dentist in Bend, Dr. Benjamin De Graff, has invested in some of the most high-tech x-ray tools available. That means that your diagnostics are not only more accurate, they are also more comfortable, convenient, and educational for you too! We use:

• Digital X-Rays – Remember how painful it was to bite down on x-ray films? Remember how long it took for those films to develop? Not anymore! Modern digital x-rays from your Bend general dentist are much faster and more comfortable. What’s more, they significantly reduce the amount of radiation you are exposed to (up to 75% less) and can be saved as digital files directly to our computers. Plus, they are easier to see so you can understand what is happening in your mouth right along with Dr. Prentice.
• Panoramic X-Rays – These x-rays are great for getting an overall view of your entire mouth. Unlike digital bite-wing or other x-rays, the panoramic x-ray machine stays outside of your mouth and moves around your head, taking an image of your entire oral cavity. This is especially helpful when evaluating for dental restorations, checking the position of your wisdom teeth, and looking for other problems such as abscesses, signs of sinus problems, and receding bone levels caused by periodontal disease.
• 3-D Cone Beam Imaging – computed tomography (CT) scanning gives us detailed, 3-D images of bone, dental structures, nerves, and soft tissue for ultra-precise treatment planning. Dr. Prentice uses this especially often when planning implant placement because it allows us to assess your anatomy, evaluate your bone density, and determine where to place your implants for ideal integration – all in 3D!