Digital X-rays

Our office utilizes digital photos and x-rays in the orthodontic evaluation. The photos and X -rays are immediately uploaded in the computer and available for you to see. These enable Dr. Light and Dr. Kogod to provide an immediate diagnosis and treatment plan for your child at the initial visit! The use of digital x-rays minimizes the radiation exposure to child and adults.

Panoramic

Panoramic radiographs are commonly used to analyze the underlying developing structures. The panoramic film shows all the upper and lower teeth, sinuses, developing teeth, and joint and jaw relationships. These are 1st taken in our office when the permanent incisors have erupted (between the ages of 6-9). The panoramic film allows us to examine tooth development, and jaw relationships on one film with low dosage of radiation. As your child grows and develops periodic panoramic films will be updated to monitor the proper growth and development of your child's orofacial structures and finally to determine the viability of your child's wisdom teeth.

Cephalometric

A cephalometric X-ray of the head shows the teeth, in relation to the jaws and other bones of the skull. By capturing linear and angular measurements of your child's head, we can determine if their teeth are aligned correctly and even predict the movement of teeth. By examining growth patterns, in relation to your child's facial profile, we can monitor growth and develop a treatment plan that will best correct any abnormalities.