Rest assured, Dr. Sitaram and our team are dedicated to protecting your overall health and safety. Although the traditional “film based” x-rays have evolved over time to emit less and less radiation, the computer-enhanced sensor we use with digital x-rays further minimizes the radiation needed to produce high-quality images. This advanced technology, combined with the lead aprons we provide patients to wear while x-rays are taken, allows us to confidently state that dental x-rays are indeed safe. Many dental health problems can’t be detected during a visual examination by the naked eye, so we think you’re safer with these x-rays than without them!