Person holding tablet displaying dental X-ray of teeth and jaw in clinical setting.

Safe, Fast, and Comfortable X-Rays

Our skilled dentists and dental team use digital X-rays to detect and diagnose dental concerns with accuracy and efficiency. Digital radiography provides Dr. Shane T. Cope and Dr. Melinda Bodine with high-quality, instant images that can be enlarged for a more detailed evaluation.

To learn more about digital X-rays at Highland Creek Family Dental East in Lafayette, Indiana, we invite you to call our office today.

Advanced Digital Dental X-Rays

Digital X-rays are one of the advanced diagnostic tools we use to provide you with the best possible care. Digital radiography has changed the way we take dental X-rays by making the process faster, more comfortable and more convenient than ever before. Digital X-rays use a digital sensor to take images of your teeth, unlike traditional X-rays that use film. Digital X-rays use significantly less radiation than conventional film X-rays and require the use of no chemicals for developing the images. Our Dentists can then instantly view the high-quality images on monitors right in the treatment room to provide you with efficient, accurate diagnoses and care. Our team is able to use digital radiography to identify and diagnose several types of dental problems, such as:
  • Decay in between teeth
  • Developmental abnormalities
  • Improper tooth root positioning
  • Cysts and abscesses
  • Fractures in existing fillings
  • Tumors
  • Infection in the tooth nerves
  • Bone loss

Advanced Imaging for Better Dental Care

Digital dental X-rays are used to plan many kinds of dental treatment, such as oral surgery procedures, root canal treatment, dental implants, orthodontics and more. To learn more about digital radiography and how we use X-rays at our office, we welcome you to call or visit us soon.

FAQs About Dental X-Rays

Q. Are dental X-rays safe for children and pregnant individuals?
A. Yes. With digital technology and careful use, X-rays pose minimal risk. Still, we apply extra caution during pregnancy and for younger patients.
Q. Can dental X-rays detect oral health issues before I feel pain?
A. Absolutely. They catch decay, bone loss, and other concerns early—so treatment can be simpler, less invasive, and more effective.
Q. Will I get X-rays at every cleaning?
A. Not always. If your teeth and gums are healthy, you may only need them every few years. But any change in health or new treatment needs may change that schedule.
Q. What’s the difference between digital and traditional X-rays?
A. Digital X-rays are faster, clearer, eco-friendlier, and expose you to much less radiation than film-based methods.

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