Dr. Kharmouche utilizes the latest digital radiography (X-ray), which gives diagnostic films at a radiation exposure 1/10th that of normal x-rays, he takes x-ray only when it is essential to diagnose your periodontal problems.
Usually, Dr. Kharmouche or your general dentist takes a full set of x-ray films every two to four years unless a patient's disease requires more frequent x-ray studies. X-ray studies are important to disease diagnosis because they allow Dr. Kharmouche and your dentist to see conditions that are not evident on a visual examination, thereby helping him detect periodontal disease in its early stages.
When films are taken at our office, Dr. Kharmouche shares these x-ray series with your general dentist to minimize your exposure to x-rays. However, as good as digital technology is, there are times when traditional films are superior and Dr. Kharmouche will make this determination when requesting diagnostic films.
Dr. Kharmouche utilizes the latest digital radiography (X-ray), which gives diagnostic films at a radiation exposure 1/10th that of normal x-rays, he takes x-ray only when it is essential to diagnose your periodontal problems.
Usually, Dr. Kharmouche or your general dentist takes a full set of x-ray films every two to four years unless a patient's disease requires more frequent x-ray studies. X-ray studies are important to disease diagnosis because they allow Dr. Kharmouche and your dentist to see conditions that are not evident on a visual examination, thereby helping him detect periodontal disease in its early stages.
When films are taken at our office, Dr. Kharmouche shares these x-ray series with your general dentist to minimize your exposure to x-rays. However, as good as digital technology is, there are times when traditional films are superior and Dr. Kharmouche will make this determination when requesting diagnostic films.
