Importance and benefits of routine Dental Radiographs

Dental radiographs (X-rays) are a very important part of comprehensive dental care as they help provide valuable information, which, may not be seen by the dentist on visual examination of the patients teeth.
Radiographic examination may help the dentist see small areas of early decay between the teeth or below existing fillings - this can be treated at an early stage preventing the need for larger, more invasive procedures.
Radiographs also allow for bone loss due to periodontal disease to be recorded and monitored.
Areas of infection may sometimes be seen as well as other oral conditions.
Digital x rays are used at Absolute Dental. The dentist takes digital images using a small digital sensor that is placed in the mouth to capture the image. Importantly - this reduces the amount of radiation required to produce an x ray as compared with conventional film x rays, also eliminates the risk of film processing errors.
The computerised dental radiographs are immediately displayed on the computer monitor.
Images can be enhanced to provide an optimal radiograph and to detect specific problem areas of a tooth.
The images are stored on the computer in the individual patients’ clinical notes, this allows for comparison with future radiographs possible - to monitor for any changes.

So next time your dentist takes a radiograph be assured it is an important part of your overall dental care.

Why offer a treatment coordinator service?

We feel that our patients deserve the best care possible, and feel that providing the treatment coordinator service will give them just that.

From the initial meeting or telephone enquiry a special relationship will be created, patients can rest assured that they have a personal point of contact and one to one care throughout their treatment.

All new patients to the practice have an initial 20 minute consultation with a treatment coordinator to discuss any concerns and possible treatments, models, testimonials, before and after photographs will be used to help with patient understanding of treatments offered. This will preceed a comprehensive assessment by one of our dentists during a consultation which typically takes 30 minutes.

What's on the horizon for 2010

An exciting year ahead...

January - Welcomes Bill Beare, specialist in Implantology, Periodontology and Advanced Restorative Dentistry to our expanding Award Winning team.

Also sees the launch of our Treatment Coordinator service. All new patients to the practice will routinely have an appointment with one of our treatment coordinators to discuss any concerns, and possible treatment options prior to their initial consultation with their appointed/chosen dentist.

April -sees 3 successful years of Absolute Dental, which, we will be celebrating with an open evening, watch this space for more details.

October - A team of 7 'The Absolute Stars' will be doing the 'Marine Commando Challenge' involving an obstacle course, a lot of water, mud, and a 4K fun run. To raise sponsorship for Devon Air Ambulance.