Sensor placement
A small sensor is positioned to capture the area your dentist needs to assess.
LANDMARK DENTAL CARE · SERVICES
Digital Dental X-rays in Truro
Modern diagnostic imaging to support your visit.
Comprehensive Care
Prevention, restoration and ongoing dental support.
All Ages
General dental care for children, adults and seniors.
Clear Guidance
Understand findings and recommended next steps.
Local Care
Serving patients from 125 Queen Street in Truro.
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ABOUT DIGITAL X-RAYS
Clearer information for informed care
Digital X-rays use electronic sensors to create images of teeth, gums and surrounding structures for dental assessment.
At Landmark Dental Care, imaging is recommended when it can add useful information to your examination and care plan.
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HOW IT WORKS
What to Expect
Image capture
The sensor records the requested image using a controlled exposure.
Review and planning
Your dentist reviews the image alongside your examination and explains relevant findings.
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PATIENT BENEFITS
Why Digital X-rays May Help
Useful detail
Images can show areas that are not visible during a routine visual exam.
Efficient review
Digital images are available for the dental team to review during the visit.
Treatment planning
Imaging can support decisions about preventive, restorative or surgical care when indicated.
Comfortable process
The sensor and positioning are explained before images are taken.
Easy comparison
Digital records can support future comparison or consultation when appropriate.
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TYPES & USES
Imaging for Different Questions
Intraoral images
These focus closely on teeth and nearby structures.
Extraoral images
These provide a broader view when the clinical question calls for it.
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SAFETY NOTE
Imaging is recommended for a reason
Your dentist considers your examination, history and clinical needs before recommending an X-ray. Tell the dental team if you are pregnant or may be pregnant so they can discuss the appropriate approach.
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COMMON QUESTIONS
Digital X-ray Questions
They may reveal changes that cannot be seen during a visual examination and can help with diagnosis or planning.
The team will explain positioning and help you understand what to expect.
Frequency depends on your oral health, history and the information needed for your care.
Yes. Tell the dental team if you are pregnant or may be pregnant before imaging.
This information is general education and cannot replace an examination, diagnosis or individualized treatment advice.
PATIENT GUIDES
Digital X-rays guides from our team.
Written and reviewed by the Landmark Dental Care team to answer the questions patients ask us most about digital x-rays.
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