Dental Technology

It’s common for problems like cavities and gum disease to develop in areas that our dentist can’t see with a visual examination alone. The areas inside and between teeth and under the gums are all hidden from view, which is why Dr. Lalani recommends dental X-rays.

At Fresh 32 Family Dentistry, we use digital X-rays for several reasons:

• Expose patients to about 80 percent less radiation than a film X-ray
• Show us a detailed view of what’s happening inside the teeth we’re treating
• Make it easy to inform and educate patients about their dental needs
• Help our dentist detect problems early on when they’re easier to treat
• Provide us with a visual record of a problem at a certain point in time
• Can be safely stored in your patient record on our secure in-house network
• Give us easy access when sending to specialists or insurance companies

If you have questions about our digital X-rays or why they’re necessary, please let us know.

At Fresh 32 Family Dentistry, we believe in honesty and transparency, especially related to helping you understand your unique dental needs. One way we get you involved in your own dental care is by using intraoral cameras that make you an active player in your dental exams.

While Dr. Lalani conducts your examination, he uses the intraoral camera to give you an up-close view of your mouth, enabling you to see what he sees as he checks each tooth. The images appear on your chairside monitor, and you can follow along as he looks for cavities and gum disease, points out areas of concern like worn or broken teeth, and evaluates the condition of old dental work.

They say a picture’s worth a thousand words, and it is especially true when it helps inform you and allows you to make confident decisions about your dental treatment. Since we can save the images to your patient record, they are always available for review as needed by Dr. Lalani.

An intraoral scanner helps create detailed digital impressions of the teeth and bite without relying on traditional impression material. This technology supports clearer communication because patients can better understand what the dentist is seeing and why a treatment recommendation may be made.

Digital scans can also support more efficient treatment planning, helping the team explain options in a visual, patient-friendly way.

A panoramic X-ray captures a broad view of the teeth, jaws, and surrounding structures in a single image. This helps the dentist evaluate concerns that may not be visible during a standard visual exam and can support more informed treatment planning.

Panoramic imaging is especially helpful when a wider view is needed to understand the full picture of a patient’s oral health.

Everyone can use a little pleasant distraction during their dental appointments, and we are pleased to offer TVs in all our treatment rooms. Sit back and let us do the work while you relax with your favorite shows.