At Timber Kids Dentistry, your trusted Ashland pediatric dentist, we are committed to providing the best care for your child’s dental health while ensuring safety, comfort, and accuracy. We’ve invested in cutting-edge technology like our handheld MaxRay Portable Dental X-Ray Camera. This low-radiation dental X-ray machine allows us to take high-quality dental images quickly and comfortably with minimal radiation exposure.
We understand that parents often worry about radiation from dental X-rays. Rest assured, dental X-rays for kids are incredibly safe and expose children to very low amounts of radiation. To give you some perspective, eating a single banana exposes you to~0.1 microsieverts (?Sv) of radiation. A single dental X-ray emits approximately 0.2 ?Sv, which is the same as one day’s worth of natural background radiation. Even a full-mouth dental X-ray is significantly less radiation than you would experience on a flight from New York to Los Angeles.
At Timber Kids Dentistry, we follow the ALARA principle, which stands for “As Low As Reasonably Achievable.” We are committed to using the lowest radiation dose possible to get the clearest image while keeping you and your child safe. Thanks to our portable MaxRay machine, we can take X-rays quickly and efficiently, reducing the time your child is exposed and helping make their visit as smooth and stress-free as possible.
The Importance of Digital X-rays for Kids
For kids, early detection of cavities is key to preventing bigger dental issues in the future. Digital X-rays allow us to see beneath the surface of the tooth, check for cavities between teeth, monitor adult teeth development, and ensure everything is growing as it should. With the help of digital dental imaging, we can catch problems early, making treatment easier and less invasive. Many dental issues are invisible to the naked eye until they become painful or more serious. With the help of digital X-rays, we can catch problems early, when they’re easiest to treat.
We’re proud to provide a safe, kid-friendly experience for every patient. One parent, Stacy B., recently shared her experience with us: “Timber Kids in Ashland is the absolute best! They are kind, friendly, and so patient, especially when it comes to one of my little ones that has a bit of dentist anxiety. Highly recommend!”
At Timber Kids Dentistry, your child’s health and safety come first. Our advanced technology, combined with our gentle approach, ensures they receive the best care possible while keeping exposure to a minimum. If you have questions about our safe dental X-ray technology or your child’s oral health, we’re here to help.
Schedule an appointment today with your trusted Ashland kids’ dentist and experience the Timber Kids difference! Call us at (541)787-6880 or book online at www.TimberKidsDentistry.com. Let us help your child’s smile shine bright!
