At Family Dental Group, our patients are at the center of everything we do, which includes the kind of technology we have chosen to use here in our clinic. A lot of our most advanced technology is invisible to you, our patient. We understand that you may not care what kind of servers we run our systems on or how we capture digital radiography, you just want to see what the doctor is seeing and have our team help you understand what you are looking at.

“Co-diagnosis” is simply sharing clear images of your own teeth, x-rays, and/or periodontal charting to allow you to see as much as the dentist sees. Co-diagnosis is also, more importantly, giving you the means to ask questions and share concerns so you can fully understand everything you are seeing, as well as feel the treatment plan is the right one for you. It’s quite empowering when you don’t have to take everything on faith! Here at Family Dental Group, we help provide the best information for you to make good decisions; ultimately, you are the one in control of your dental care. We encourage you to come co-diagnose with us, after all, you are at the center of everything we do.

At Family Dental Group we have digital panoramic radiographs. This type of radiograph allows patients to see a complete detailed image of the entire mouth including the teeth, jaw (upper and lower), sinuses, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ). This radiograph is very important for children and young adults to visualize unerupted teeth.

Our office uses the latest in digital x-ray technology. Digital x-rays offer a detailed image of your entire mouth and also offer up to 80% less radiation than traditional film x-rays.

X-rays play an invaluable role in the diagnosis of dental problems, as well as provide a clear picture for a dentist to accurately diagnose and provide the necessary treatment.

We place a small sensor in your mouth. The sensor is connected to a computer by a thin wire. Next, an x-ray beam is sent through your teeth and into the sensor, which records the image of your teeth and sends it to the computer. The sensor can then be repositioned to image other sections of your teeth.

The digital dental x-ray system is more sensitive than dental x-ray film systems, so your exposure to x-rays is cut by as much as 90 percent. The large and color-enhanced images let you see what your dentist sees, so it's easier for you to understand how your dentist will treat your teeth. Your dental checkups take less time, and it's fun to watch this system work! Most patients are amazed.

We provide our patients with an intra-oral video examination. This allows both the dentist and the patient to see the condition of the mouth at the same time. The patient and the dentist can then discuss treatment options together.