1479 Ygnacio Valley Rd #203
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Tel: 925.934.1340
Fax: 925.256.7790
A member of the California Dental Association
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A member of the American Dental Association
X-rays taken with the Panoramic X-ray machine differ from other digital X-rays in that they take a “panoramic” picture of the teeth. That is, the machine makes an entire half-circle motion to capture an image of the entire oral cavity.
Like digital X-rays, digital Panoramic X-rays reduce the amount of radiation patients are exposed to with standard X-rays up to 90 percent. Digital Panoramic X-rays are only necessary on initial visits and every few years thereafter.