Why are digital radiographs better?

Why are digital radiographs better?

Digital radiographs or x-rays are better for you than the traditional form of x-rays for several reasons. Digital x-rays produce a significantly lower level of radiation exposure to the patient. Due to the high speed of computer processing there is a faster diagnostic time which means less waiting for you, the patient. Most often the actual film size is smaller and therefore easier to tolerate in your mouth. Once your records are digital it is easy for your doctor or dentist to be able to provide you a digital copy or send a copy to another provider on your behalf. And of course there are no harmful chemicals used to develop the x-rays and therefore the environmental impact of traditional x-rays is eliminated.

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