Dental Technology

It's common for problems like cavities and early gum disease to develop in areas a visual exam alone can't catch — inside and between teeth, and below the gumline. That's why our dentists recommend routine dental X-rays.

At Friendly Dental Care, we use digital X-rays for several reasons:

• Expose patients to significantly less radiation than older film X-rays
• Show a detailed view of what's happening inside the teeth we're treating
• Make it easy to explain and show patients their own dental needs
• Help our dentists catch problems early, when they're easier to treat
• Can be securely stored in your patient record

If you have questions about our digital X-rays, just ask — we're happy to explain.

A panoramic X-ray captures a broad view of the teeth, jaws, and surrounding structures in a single image. This helps our dentists evaluate concerns that aren't visible during a standard exam and supports more informed treatment planning.

Panoramic imaging is especially helpful when a wider view is needed to understand the full picture of your oral health — for example, before a tooth extraction or when planning for dentures.

An intraoral scanner creates detailed digital impressions of your teeth and bite without the messy putty trays of the past. Digital scans support clearer communication, so you can better understand what your dentist sees and why a treatment recommendation may be made.

Friendly Dental Care also uses the iTero digital scanner, which builds a precise 3D digital model of your teeth. It's a fast, comfortable way to capture accurate impressions for crowns, bridges, and other restorative work.